Scale of UMB, CrossFirst deals reflects a shifting banking industry
UMB’s and CrossFirst’s combinations rank among the industry’s top five M&A deals. That rare status reflects the changes afoot as institutions look to unlock greater scale and efficiency by joining...
View ArticleNew KC-area HQ gives Emprise Bank more visibility, room to grow
Wichita-based Emprise Bank is in the process of building a new Kansas City-area headquarters in the Crossroads Arts District, giving it more visibility, room to grow and community presence.
View ArticleElliott Investment's plans after $5B Honeywell investment could affect KC jobs
An activist investor proposed that Honeywell International divest two divisions, including one that operates the Kansas City National Security Campus, which employs about 7,000 people. Elliott...
View ArticleFive-year intrafamily legal dispute restarts with federal lawsuit in KC
A Kansas City man files a third lawsuit against his son arising out of a dispute about missing money. The father claims the son embezzled and then framed the father for the crime. So far, the son has...
View ArticleCompass Minerals posts $158M loss after restating earnings
Compass Minerals' challenges continue as it deals with the fallout from two ventures: a lithium extraction plan and the acquisition of a fire retardant manufacturer.
View ArticleLocal financial planner specializes in helping Americans living or working...
Tapping into a growing trend of Americans living abroad, Stewart Koesten gained unique a global financial planning status and targeted his practice to helping people do it successfully.
View ArticleJury finds Riley Drive Entertainment co-owner guilty on 14 counts of fraud
Scott Anderson, former co-owner of Lenexa-based Riley Drive Entertainment, was found guilty on 14 counts related to false statements, fraud and identity theft and now faces potential federal prison...
View ArticleReports: Compass Minerals is in play, evaluating acquisition by several firms
Compass Minerals is reportedly evaluating interest to acquire the company, and despite posting huge losses, it could be an attractive target.
View ArticleKC entrepreneur will offer luxury garages to auto enthusiasts
KC Auto Club is under development in Overland Park, with plans to offer exotic and antique automobile collectors a place to store their vehicles and socialize with other enthusiasts.
View ArticleHawthorn Bank’s first Johnson County office includes Bob Regnier
The Jefferson City-based bank has executives with ties and name recognition to lead its charge into Johnson County.
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