Nancy Lavin
Citizens, Bank of America recognized for largest dividend increases in...
PROVIDENCE – It was a good year to be an investor in Citizens Bank and Bank of America Corp.
The two banks were among the...
Five Questions With: Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien
Donald R. Grebien | Mayor, Pawtucket
1. With the Pawtucket Red Sox leaving in 2021, do you feel the $400 million Tidewater Landing development...
A lack of insurers hard on cannabis industry
Theft is never a good thing, but most businesses at least have some insurance to cover the loss.
Medici Products and Solutions Inc. did not.
After...
Renewable energy developer to seek $285M in damages against Exeter, Coventry
NORTH KINGSTOWN – One of the state’s largest renewable energy developers Thursday announced plans to sue the towns of Coventry and Exeter for allegedly...
New report names blue economy as major economic opportunity
PROVIDENCE - “The Ocean State” can be more than just a nickname for Rhode Island.
It also represents a key part of the state’s future...
Bank Rhode Island parent company reports $87.7 million profit in 2019
PROVIDENCE – Brookline Bancorp Inc., the Boston-based parent company of Bank Rhode Island, reported Wednesday a record $87.7 million profit in 2019.
Year-end earnings increased...
State representative revives effort to cap interest on payday loans
PROVIDENCE – Rep. John J. Lombardi, D-Providence, has once again submitted legislation proposing to cap annual interest rates on payday loans.
The bill submitted to...
Five Questions With: Donald M. Hartley
Donald M. Hartley is a financial adviser with LPL Financial* who was recently named an employee of a new subsidiary of BankNewport known as...
Magaziner pulls pension fund investment from assault weapon manufacturers, private-prison operators
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s pension system will no longer invest in companies that manufacture assault-style weapons for civilian use or operate private, for-profit prisons,...
Analyst offers positive 2020 predictions for Citizens Financial Group
PROVIDENCE – California-based financial services firm Wedbush has increased its earnings-per-share estimates for Citizens Financial Group Inc., the parent company for Citizens Bank, according...