FBI report: Elder fraud surges in 2023
In the Garden State, individuals over 60 filed more than 2,049 complaints, with losses of $104.1 million.
EY names 26 finalists for 2024 NJ Entrepreneur of the Year award
Regional winners will be announced in June, making them eligible for the national recognition later this year. See who's in the running.
Republic First Bank seized by FDIC, sold to Fulton Bank
Republic First Bank was seized by the FDIC and sold to Pennsylvania's Fulton Bank after a long proxy fight involving George Norcross.
Forbes names 19 NJ firms to Best Employers For Diversity list
The ranking included 500 companies from around the nation that are prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Provident Bank shares piece of history with Jersey City
The oldest New Jersey-based financial institution, which was founded in 1839, gifted its original bookkeeping ledgers to the Jersey City Free Public Library.
NJEDA awards initial $2M through Angel Match Program
Under the initiative targetting early-stage tech companies, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority makes an initial capital commitment to be matched by other investors.
FTC bans noncompetes nationwide
“Noncompete clauses keep wages low, suppress new ideas, and rob the American economy of dynamism, including from the more than 8,500 new startups that would be created a year once noncompetes are banned,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said.
First Bank promotions follow strong 2023, coincide with Q1 results
The Hamilton-based community bank announced more than three dozen elevations, including for a quartet of senior leaders.
OPINION: Daniel’s Law updates open opportunity for exploitation
Businesses that maintain personal information for legitimate purposes now face frivolous lawsuits for millions of dollars that could ultimately freeze out individuals from services such as facilitating access to credit, mortgages or auto loans; defending against fraud; or providing background checks.
Moxie Strategies launches with fresh take on traditional agency model
Led by founder and CEO Maggie Moran, the new Asbury Park-headquartered public affairs brings together a group of industry leaders with extensive experience in the public and private sectors.
Cross River releases 2023 Impact Report
Among the highlights: Last year, the Fort Lee-based bank supported nearly 350 organizations financially and through active volunteerism.
TD Bank combines units, promotes Boss to lead U.S. Consumer Banking
The division was split into two groups in 2017. Matthew Boss, who has served as the company's head of Consumer Product Management in the U.S. since 2020, will oversee the reunited business.