Scott Blake
State pension fund takes legal action against Google’s parent company
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island pension fund is taking legal action against the parent company of internet giant Google, alleging that company leaders hid...
Five Questions With: Junior Ortega
Junior Ortega is in a unique position with one of the world’s largest banks. He manages one of only two “community bank” financial centers...
Report: Rhode Island has slightly lower credit card debt than nation
PROVIDENCE – When it comes to credit card debt, Rhode Island isn’t doing too bad – at least compared with other states, a new...
Forecast: Consumer credit market poised for growth in 2019
PROVIDENCE – Demand for consumer credit is expected to rise next year, while serious payment delinquency rates will likely decline or remain steady, according...
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank joins Green Bank Network
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has joined the Green Bank Network, a global group of financial institutions dedicated to “mobilizing private investment in...
Price of cleaner bay? Rising sewer bills
If they already haven’t realized it, households and businesses in Greater Providence are paying much of the cost of keeping Narragansett Bay clean.
To comply...
Providence City Council overrides mayor’s veto of zoning change for Hope...
PROVIDENCE – The Providence City Council voted Thursday night to override Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s veto of the zoning variance needed to surpass height...
Fitch affirms ‘AA’ credit rating, ‘stable’ outlook for FM Global
JOHNSTON – FM Global, among the world’s largest commercial and industrial property insurers, has received an “AA” financial strength affirmation from Fitch Ratings, the...
Five Questions With: Marcus Charlemagne
Marcus Charlemagne was recently named assistant vice president and manager for The Washington Trust Co.’s new North Providence branch, set to open at 1588...
Cleanup efforts to continue at 4 R.I. ‘Superfund’ sites after EPA...
PROVIDENCE – The Environmental Protection Agency has completed comprehensive five-year reviews of four sites in Rhode Island that have been designated federal “Superfund” contamination...