3 min read March 2024 — Lee Fite, regional president at Fifth Third Bank, talked to Invest: about the growth the bank has experienced in North and South Carolina, its investments in developing a branch network, and hiring talent in the Research Triangle. Fite also discussed the importance of employing
3 min read February 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Stewart Patch, regional president of Dogwood State Bank, discussed the challenges that the failure of some banks at the beginning of 2023 has caused in the banking industry. He also talked about the impact of rising interest rates on
4 min read February 2024 — Open banking is the direction in which Mary Willis, president and CEO of Fidelity Bank, sees the financial world heading. She sat down with Invest: to discuss Fidelity’s recent accomplishments, the biggest challenges facing the banking sector, and how the bank is supporting the
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 3 min read November 2023 — Collaboration, the impact of technology, and providing top-tier client service were key areas of focus for Paul Allen, Sean Simpson, and Damon Moorer at the recent Invest: Tampa Bay 2023 leadership summit. The second panel, ‘Financially Sound: Evaluating how the last
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read July 2023 — Regional leaders in the banking and finance industry continue to strive to make their mark on the region, not only through investment, but also services such as business loans and financing. Carlos Munguia, president of the Dallas region for Amegy Bank,
3 min read June 2023 — Uncertainty is the word that defines the near future, Michael Affuso, president and CEO of the New Jersey Bankers Association, told Invest:. “I think we just have to wait and see where the economy is headed because there are these externalities that are well
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: Vittorio Parravano 2 min read December 2022 — Besides celebrating 20 years as an artistic staple in the City of Miami, Art Week has further cemented itself as an international art hub spearheaded by NFTs. This year’s Art Week Miami Beach was the largest installation to date, featuring 282
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read November 2022 — Consultants and advisors in wealth and investment management are evolving in response to changing economic conditions and business needs. Invest: spoke with sector leaders in Jacksonville about how their firms are adapting to technological advancement, talent pool challenges and mindset shifts
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read November 2022 — As the economy experiences change and national issues, like inflation and rising interest rates, persist, leaders in the banking sector continue to adapt to the shifting landscape. Lloyd Devaux, president and CEO of Sunstate Bank, and Brian Hagan, Florida market president
