Banking & Finance
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The four largest American banks hold 40 percent of the U.S. customer deposits, according to the Federal Deposits Insurance Corp. (FDIC).
Future 50 companies are bullish
The five fastest-growing companies of the Future 50 in 2012 are understandably bullish about the future.
Investors flock to financial planners ahead of fiscal cliff
The United States appears to be heading toward a so-called “fiscal cliff” at year-end, a conglomeration of new taxes and tax break expirations that would result in one of the largest tax increases in American history.
BizTimes Money: Landmark to acquire Hartford Savings Bank
New Berlin-based Landmark Credit Union plans to acquire Hartford-based Hartford Savings Bank.
HUD grants to help workforce
Wisconsin has received $720,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds are aimed at helping public and assisted housing residents obtain education, training and jobs.
Landmark to acquire Hartford Savings Bank
New Berlin-based Landmark Credit Union plans to acquire Hartford-based Hartford Savings Bank.
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Banks deploy Fiserv mobile apps
Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc., a global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that more than 1,100 financial institutions have selected mobile banking solutions from the company.
Society for Financial Service Professionals accepting ethics awards nominations
The Society for Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), Milwaukee Chapter, is seeking nominations for the Wisconsin Business Ethics Award (WBEA) until Friday, Oct. 19. In its second year, the award praises companies for their ethical business practices, quality in their product and service offerings, and their community support and outreach initiatives.
Theater revenues dip for Marcus Corp.
The Marcus Corp. has reported that record revenues and improved operating income of its hotel business were not enough to compensate for lagging revenues from its theater business in the fiscal first quarter.
Cousins provides more incentives for franchisees
To spark franchise growth and introduce a tempting opportunity to potential business owners, Menomonee Falls-based Cousins Subs has announced a new Founders Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees who invest in three to five Cousins Subs properties.