OneAmerica sailed through financial crisis but still learned lessons
An analysis by OneAmerica of 32 major life insurers found that it was the only one that realized a gain on its investment portfolio from 2008-2010.
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Regions Bank names new market executive in central Indiana
Erik Miner succeeds Leslie Carter-Prall, who was recently promoted to leader of private wealth management throughout Regions’ entire 15-state territory.
Powell signals more hikes ahead if U.S. economy stays strong
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the Fed recognizes the need to strike a careful balance between its mandates of maximizing employment and keeping price increases stable.
Fed keeps key rate unchanged while signaling future hikes
In a brief policy statement, the Federal Reserve noted a strengthening labor market, economic activity growing at “a strong rate,” and inflation that’s reached the central bank’s target of 2 percent annual gains.
Lake City coming downtown; other banks also add branches
Lake City, part of Warsaw-based Lakeland Financial Corp., will open an office this fall at 101 W. Ohio St.
Wells Fargo to pay $2.1 billion for role in housing bubble
Wells Fargo is one of the last remaining big banks to settle charges related to its role in the subprime mortgage crisis.
Federal Reserve’s campaign to raise interest rates will help some banks but not all
Experts say variables include what type of loans a bank has on its books, local competition and marketplace demand.
Fed expected to leave rates alone as trade war raises anxiety
The Federal Reserve will meet this week to assess an economy that has just enjoyed a healthy spurt of growth but faces a flurry of trade fights pushed by President Donald Trump that could imperil that growth over time.
Fed leader bullish on U.S. economy, expects rates to keep rising
In his semi-annual testimony to Congress on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave lawmakers an upbeat assessment of the economy.
Fed Chair Powell says economy in ‘good place’ at moment
In an interview Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave an upbeat assessment of the economy, noting that unemployment is at its lowest point in nearly two decades and inflation is rising toward the Fed’s optimal range.
Financial firm moves HQ to Indianapolis, plans to add 225 employees
A national credit-reporting and mortgage-data company founded in San Diego plans to spend nearly $3.6 million to establish its headquarters and operations center downtown in the Landmark Center.
Healthy cash flow curbs businesses’ appetite for financing
A survey released Monday shows that only 30 percent of companies tried to raise outside financing during the previous three months.
Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp plans $21.9M bank acquisition
The acquisition will add three banking offices to Merchants’ subsidiary, Joy State Bank.
Anticipation surrounds Fed’s rate forecasts after next hike
The Federal Reserve is set Wednesday to modestly raise its key short-term interest rate for the second time this year. But attention will be focused on any hints the Fed might accelerate its hikes in the coming months.
Flagstar buying 33 Indiana bank branches from Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Co.’s sale of 52 branches to Flagstar Bancorp Inc. marks a retail-banking exit from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Three area business owners, former bank employee charged in $8M fraud schemes
The U.S. attorney’s office says five central Indiana residents and one man from Detroit took more than $8 million from a bank and an insurance company, in part to pay for a home, a wedding, cars and more.
Fifth Third to acquire Chicago’s MB Financial for $4.7 billion
Fifth Third is paying a premium to gain a bigger foothold in the Chicago market, where MB Financial is among the middle-market banking leaders with 86 retail bank branches.
KeyBank announces new central Indiana market president
Juan Gonzalez, who was promoted from within, stepped into his new role at the bank Monday.
Wells Fargo expected to be fined $1B for lending abuses
The potential $1 billion fine would be largest ever imposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the bank's main national regulator, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal watchdog bureau.
Fed discussed ‘slightly steeper’ future rate hikes in latest meeting
Federal Reserve officials signaled rising confidence last month that a strong economy will lift inflation closer to its 2 percent target and that they may accelerate the Fed's pace of interest rate hikes as a result.