Spanish bank ABANCA opens in Miami

ABANCA gathered more than 350 guests in Miami to kick off its new office—its first in North America. The bank may be of interest to local businesses since it will

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Rise of the Rest coming to Miami

AOL founder Steve Case and venture capitalist J.D. Vance are bringing their Revolution Rise of the Rest tour to Miami, spotlighting South Florida’s startup ecosystem. Revolution says it is visiting

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Want to buy stock in Virgin Trains USA (Brightline)? Here’s the price

A new SEC filing indicates a price of $17 to $19 a share for the Virgin Trains USA LLC stock offering, which is expected to be listed on NASDAQ under

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The must have economic report for your crystal ball

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want to know what’s up with the economy, circle your calendar for Feb. 1, says economist Mark Vitner of Wells Fargo.

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Bulls on Parade

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The panelists Austin Cook, senior financial adviser for Merrill Lynch. Jason E. Heller, investment specialist and director of advanced markets for

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Austin Cook (left) discusses why emerging markets are a good bet for investment portfolios. Troy Sorel, Kevin Gale, Matthew J. Dernis and Jason E. Heller
Perry Ellis Goes Private

A list of notable names in the financial world helped founder George Feldenkreis take clothier Perry Ellis International private in a $473 million transaction. The transaction was financed through equity

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Major deal on the move

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National Recongition

The American Land Title Association, the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, awarded Florida’s Title Insurance Co. a Title Webby, an awards program recognizing member companies that

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Community bankers put emphasis on technology, relationships

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Powered by: SFBW hosted a breakfast roundtable to augment this month’s community banks list, featuring thought leaders from across the region. Editor-in-Chief

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Community bankers gathered at The SilverLogic for the roundtable discussion
The List: Community banks

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Powered by:    Compiled by Gilberto Medina, Research Director South Florida’s leading community banks are represented on the list that follows. The

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Grove Bank & Trust Miami.
BAC Florida expanding domestic division

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] BAC Florida Bank isn’t resting on its reputation as a five-star bank even as it celebrates 45 years in business. The

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BAC Florida Bank’s headquarters on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables
Art emerges as key component in wealth portfolios

By Sally-Ann O’Dowd Elaborate art collections—long overlooked by financial advisers managing clients’ money—are becoming an integral facet of wealth management, according to a global study presented at Fort Lauderdale’s ArtServe.

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