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A BATS IPO could result in Ratterman swapping titles
BATS Global Markets Inc. appears to be planning its second attempt at an initial public offering, which could mean replacing Joe Ratterman as CEO, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal....
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H&R Block Bank sale: 'It's not a delay'
Call it optimism or maybe a bit of overzealous spin-doctoring, but H&R Block Inc. is refusing to describe its sale of H&R Block Bank to BofI Federal Bank as delayed. In a filing with the...
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Salary cap boost won't spare Chiefs tough personnel decisions
There probably was a bit of rejoicing by Kansas City Chiefs executives after the National Football League announced that the 2015 league salary cap was expected to be about $1.5 million higher than...
View ArticleWhy the Federal Open Market Committee didn't raise interest rates
Despite recent rumblings that it might raise interest rates this year, the Federal Open Market Committee appears content to keep rates at historic lows "for some time." The Federal Open Market...
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Entrepreneur: Death, taxes ... insurance?
If you're a business owner, you can add one thing to the death and taxes list: dealing with insurance. You'll find thousands of options, coverage levels and price points. You could literally acquire so...
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James Dornbrook: H&R Block Bank sale: Hurry up and wait (again)
It had to be disheartening for H&R Block Inc. to announce once again that the sale of H&R Block Bank faces delays. The Kansas City tax preparer has been trying to sell H&R Block Bank to...
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Wells Fargo is first bank to offer real-time tax fraud protection
Wells Fargo is doing its part to help combat cybercriminals who steal identities and file fraudulent tax returns to send refunds to their accounts. Wells Fargo signed a deal with a company called Early...
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UMB adds Janus Capital exec to board
UMB Financial Corp. has appointed Robin Beery to its board, making her the company's second female independent director, joining Nancy Buese. Beery is a 25-year financial services veteran. She spent 20...
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Hendrick gets nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick is one of 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Hendrick is a 14-time car owner champion in NASCAR's three national series, which includes a record 11 car...
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BATS makes it official: Ratterman, Concannon shuffle titles
BATS Global Markets announced that recently hired president Chris Concannon will add the role of CEO to his responsibilities. Effective March 31, Concannon will replace current CEO Joe Ratterman, who...
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Local financial advisers dominate Barron's state rankings
The Kansas City area had 11 financial advisers named in the Barron's magazine list of Top Financial Advisors by State for 2015. Peter Mallouk, president of Leawood-based Creative Planning Inc., was...
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New ACA rules drop average tax refund by 17 percent
H&R Block said tax refunds are down by an average of $530, mainly due to people who owe money after being enrolled in health insurance through state or federal marketplaces. After analyzing six...
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Ford's $1.1B investment in Kansas City nears the finish line
It was October 2011 when Ford Motor Co. announced that it would invest $1.1 billion in upgrades at its Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, and today it's nearly completed with that investment. The...
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Mall terrorism threat should prompt business insurance review
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is taking seriously a recent threat by Islamic militants to initiate terrorist attacks against shopping centers. So what does that mean for your business?...
View ArticleLatest acquisition grows Safe Fleet's firefighting line
Belton-based Safe Fleet announced that it acquired Elkhart Brass, an Indiana-based manufacturer of firefighting and fire protection equipment. Safe Fleet owns 10 brands that provide safety equipment...
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Newsmaker: H&R Block's Collins is devastating at marketing — and Pop-A-Shot
Kathy Collins has been riding quite a winning streak since she became chief marketing officer for H&R Block Inc. in 2013. She's been with H&R Block for nine years and is heading into her second...
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Craft beer in KC: Boulevard says, ‘Yes, we can’
It's a bit surreal to describe canned beer as a new frontier, but that's what it is for Boulevard Brewing Co. Canned beer has been around a long time, introduced 79 years ago by the Gottfried Krueger...
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James Dornbrook: BATS has milestone moment as Ratterman drops title
The news Feb. 24 that Joe Ratterman would hand off the CEO baton at BATS Global Markets and become chairman was a milestone moment for the Lenexa-based electronic stock exchange. Ratterman's impact on...
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Craft beer in KC: City sees an outpouring of breweries
Craft brewing is enjoying a renaissance, serving up styles and flavors that beer lovers haven't experienced in this country for more than a century. There were 3,200 breweries in the United States last...
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James Dornbrook: Ginter sees CommunityAmerica as family
On March 1, CommunityAmerica Credit Union will have a new CEO for the first time in 22 years. Current CEO Dennis Pierce will retire, and COO Lisa Ginter will succeed him. Pierce will stick around...
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