Banking & Finance
Walker signs credit union regulation bill
Gov. Scott Walker today signed Senate Bill 520, a package of regulatory changes that apply to credit unions statewide.
Bank earnings solid in 1Q
Earnings released this week for banks with a presence in the Milwaukee market have been generally positive.
Kohl to make ‘major announcement’ about Bucks today
Milwaukee Bucks president and owner Herb Kohl will make a “major announcement” regarding ownership of the Milwaukee Bucks and the future of the franchise at 2:30 p.m. today.
Johnson Controls makes $1.6 billion acquisition
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has agreed to acquire air distribution and ventilation product manufacturer Air Distribution Technologies Inc. for about $1.6 billion.
MBBI event will present buyer’s perspective
Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries-Wisconsin Chapter will host Visions through the Eyes of a Buyer – A Buyer’s Perspective on Tuesday, May 6, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway in Milwaukee.
Cleary Gull completes sale of transportation company
Milwaukee-based private equity firm Cleary Gull Inc. has completed the sale of Van Pool Transportation LLC to Fort Point Capital.
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WBA: Bank customers protected from Heartbleed Bug
The Wisconsin Bankers Association has reassured bank customers that they are protected from unauthorized transactions that could result from a virus called the Heartbleed Bug.
Town Bank acquires Talmer Bank’s 11 Wisconsin branches
Hartland-based Town Bank has acquired Talmer Bancorp.'s 11 Wisconsin Talmer Bank and Trust branches.
Baird to acquire Seattle firm
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. will retain its name and its Milwaukee headquarters when it acquires Seattle-based investment McAdams Wright Ragen Inc.
Joy Global acquires Canadian mining company
Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. has agreed to acquire certain assets of Ontario-based Mining Technologies International Inc. for $46.5 million.