Banking & Finance
Wisconsin angel investing rises, but venture capital falls
Wisconsin firms raised more than $152 million in early stage funding in 2011, reflecting a record year for angel investments, but a decline in venture capital financing from 2010 totals, according to a report by the Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN).
Baird assigns “Outperform” rating for Roundy’s
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. initiated coverage of the common stock of Roundy's Inc. with a rating of “Outperform” and set a $12 price target for the stock.
First Bank Financial Centre to acquire Equitable Bank branches
Oconomowoc-based First Bank Financial Centre (FBFC) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking branches of Equitable Bank SSB located in Mequon and Brookfield and the deposits associated with those branches, totaling approximately $53.7 million.
Wisconsin banks performed above average in 4Q
The state's FDIC-insured banks outperformed national averages in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to recent data from the FDIC.
Foreign bank accounts and assets add to tax controversy
Foreign bank accounts are much more common in today’s world. Such accounts may be legally opened and used by persons at all income levels who live, work, conduct business, own real estate, study or play abroad (not just alleged “tax cheats”) – especially in a culturally diverse area like Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha counties. Nevertheless, a new reporting requirement that takes effect this tax season and a number of recent local, high-profile criminal prosecutions serve as timely reminders of the high priority that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has placed on the timely and proper reporting of foreign bank accounts and assets.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Wisconsin angel investing grows, but much work remains
Wisconsin firms raised more than $152 million in early stage funding in 2011, reflecting a record year for angel investments but a decline in venture capital financing from 2010 totals.
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Baird assigns “Outperform” rating for Roundy’s
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. today initiated coverage of the common stock of Roundy's Inc. with a rating of “Outperform” and set a $12 price target for the stock.
Wisconsin angel investing grows, but much work remains
Lisa Johnson, the Madison entrepreneur who is vice president of innovation for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., had a front row seat at a recent gathering of angel investors from across the United States and beyond.
Wisconsin angel investing rises, but venture capital falls
Wisconsin firms raised more than $152 million in early stage funding in 2011, reflecting a record year for angel investments, but a decline in venture capital financing from 2010 totals, according to a report by the Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN).
Northwestern Mutual grants promote job training
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced nearly $700,000 in grants to 14 Milwaukee-area nonprofits that provide job training, business development and access to crucial community resources.
