3 min read March 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Joseph McLauchlan, managing director of KPMG, shared his perspective on the significant growth in the middle market as private equity drives expansion in San Antonio. He also highlighted the collaborations the firm has with local universities to attract young
2 min read September 2023 — Invest: was joined by Hala Sandridge, shareholder and Tampa office head of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, to discuss how the firm has aligned with South Florida’s growth and how its reputation has led to more diverse opportunities. “Our firm wants to make sure
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2023 — Despite a few bank failures and interest rates dominating the headlines over the course of the year, financial services firms have managed to perform relatively well in the Tampa Bay region thanks to strong population growth, business in-migration and the area’s
2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, William Lowe, chairman, president and CEO of Harmony Bank, talked about why the latest merger for Harmony Bank was a great match, how the constant arrival of people to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has helped North Texas withstand an
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read July 2023 — Hamilton-based First Bank has completed its acquisition of Malvern Bancorp on Monday. The combined stock and cash transaction totalled 129.7 million, while the consolidated assets of the newly combined company now stand at about $3.8 billion. “We are pleased to welcome
4 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Kelly Mulhearn, Partner of Audit & Assurance at EisnerAmper LLP, discussed the firm's significant milestones and achievements in the Philadelphia region, explained how the firm differentiates itself by offering a range of services beyond tax and assurance compliance and
Writer: Esteban Pages 2 min read May 2023 — M&As, future-proofing and competition over talent have been key trends that Greater Boston’s banking and finance industry is grappling with. In the wake of the uncertainty caused by recent bank failures, the financial sector finds itself at an inflection point as
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023— In the latest example of both the competitive nature of the healthcare industry and ongoing consolidation across the landscape, Virtua Health has agreed to acquire Reconstructive Orthopedics. Announced earlier last week, Reconstructive Orthopedics entered into a letter of intent with Virtua Health
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — VyStar Credit Union has done it again, announcing a merger with local 121 Financial Credit Union. The Thursday announcement between Jacksonville's largest and fourth largest credit unions comes in the wake of industry-wide consolidation and fresh off of VyStar’s own recently
3 min read March 2023 — Luis de la Aguilera, president, CEO and director of U.S. Century Bank, spoke with Invest: about the current opportunities in the Florida market, shifts in the bank’s client base and his expectations for growth in the near term. “We are in a really good
