Banking & Finance
Dalio and Bridgewater
After NBC Sports Group, Bridgewater Associates’ sublease in Wilton was the biggest deal in 2011.
Year-end tally
The biggest deals in Fairfield County and Connecticut promised to transform the local economy – in many cases for the better.
Year-end bonuses expected to shrink
Despite an improving economy, experts expect anemic year-end bonuses for many.
Credit unions top index
Credit unions topped an index assessing customer satisfaction across a range of industries.
Tottering into 2012
After an up-down year, businesses expect more of the same in 2012.
GE gets online deposit platform
GE is acquiring MetLife’s online platform for retail bank deposits.
Congress to mull startup creation
The U.S. Senate is considering a full tax credit on initial profits generated by startups.
Payroll tax cut continued
Employers got a two-month reprieve on a temporary payroll tax cut.
Signature scores on unique approach
For the second consecutive year, Signature Bank was ranked in the top 10 of Forbes annual rankings of U.S. banks.
Bank stock trading move
Provident Bank moves to the New York Stock Exchange.
Moody’s downgrades MBIA despite Morgan Stanley settlement
On Dec. 19, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded MBIA Inc. and several of its subsidiaries, while in separate news, MBIA reached a...
Financial adviser preaches savings, not returns
At Strategies for Wealth in Rye Brook, partner Ronald S. Rosbruch said more financial discipline is needed to counter volatile markets.
Himes debuts IPO bill
U.S. Rep. Jim Himes and House colleagues introduced a bill to make IPOs easier for growth companies.
Taking stock of 2011
A look at how local companies’ stocks performed in 2011.
Finance in brief
Finance news in Fairfield County and Connecticut.
