Banking & Finance

A list of recommendations from the Insurance Information Institute shows what business owners should do if they have been affected by the recent weather. The most important tip is to contact an insurance professional as soon as possible … Read More

Columbia-based Abacus Planning Group announced its merger with Beckwith Financial Advisors in Greenville. Abacus, a wealth management firm, currently serves over 200 clients and manages over $1 billion. … Read More

Rebecca Schauer Robertson joined South State in 2002 as a compliance specialist and was named to her current position of bank secrecy act officer in 2005. … Read More

First Community is acquiring Cornerstone in a cash and stock transaction deal valued at $25.8 million. Regulatory approvals necessary for the merger were obtained from the FDIC and S.C. Board of Financial Institutions. … Read More

Seven years after the adoption of the Dodd-Frank Act, some banks say it has hampered their ability to lend to small businesses. One of Republicans' top priorities has been loosening regulations imposed by Dodd-Frank. … Read More