Banking & Finance
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Partnership Takes Aim at Rising Financial Crime
Blue Bell’s Unisys is expanding its role in global financial technology through a new partnership aimed at strengthening banking security and compliance. The company recently announced a collaboration with Worldsys to integrate advanced anti-money laundering capabilities into its core banking platform. The move is designed to help financial institutions better detect fraud, meet evolving regulatory…
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West Chester’s QVC Group to File for Bankruptcy, Plans 90-Day Restructuring
Amid ongoing efforts to manage $6.6 billion in debt, West Chester-based QVC Group has announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company disclosed in a 10-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it intends to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern…
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Guidemark: Paving Success, Together
Guidemark, a Souderton-based pavement contractor, plays a vital role in keeping Eastern Pennsylvania moving by ensuring all roadways have the proper traffic markings. With more than 80 employees and a footprint that stretches across the region, the company is built on precision, reliability, and trust — qualities it also looks for in a financial partner.…
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UBS Taps New Regional Leader, Prepares to Leave Conshohocken Office
A major wealth management firm with a presence in Montgomery County is entering a new chapter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. UBS recently named Patricia Cashin as senior market director for the Greater Philadelphia region. Cashin will oversee five local offices, including one in Conshohocken, and help manage more than $50 billion…
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Citadel Wealth Management’s Impact, Vision Honored by Bank Insurance & Securities Association
Citadel Wealth Management has received the 2026 BISA Impact & Vision Innovator Award from the Bank Insurance & Securities Association, which recognizes organizations that advance financial services through innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking solutions. The national honor highlights Citadel Wealth Management’s continued momentum as a client-focused, growth-oriented wealth management business. The recognition follows the team’s ongoing…
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Ambler’s New Ridge Hall Was Built on Vision — and C&N’s Willingness to Bet on the Unconventional
A once-aging industrial warehouse in Ambler with decades of wear and an uncertain future was recently reimagined as a community gathering place in the likeness of Philadelphia’s famed Reading Terminal Market. A 12,500-square-foot property that houses multiple food and drink vendors and a second-floor event venue, Ridge Hall is now a year-round destination that’s bringing…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Richard Vague, President, Widehall
Richard Vague, President of Widehall LLC and Author, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Texas, moving frequently for his father’s job, working his way through the University of Texas, and shifting his focus from visual arts to banking. Since entering the financial sector, Vague has channeled his curiosity and creative drive into penning…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Award Next Generation of High School Entrepreneurs in Pitch Competition
Five teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia region recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by the Science of Sport, a digital learning platform used by more than 40 teachers in…
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Visualizing Retirement: A New Way to Plan for Life After Work
Retirement planning has long been framed around numbers. Savings targets, withdrawal rates, and portfolio allocations tend to dominate the conversation. While essential, these elements leave out something equally important: how people understand and connect with their plan. That gap inspired Your Retirement Sketchbook: 125 Retirement Planning Lessons from Financial Experts, a new book that takes…
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What Is a Portfolio, Anyway?
When you hear the word “portfolio,” you may picture complicated charts, confusing terms, and lots of numbers. You’re not alone. Investing terms can sound complex, but the basics are often simpler than they seem. At C&N, we believe that understanding investing basics shouldn’t require a finance degree. Let’s break down the key concepts of an…
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Penn Community Bank Expands Leadership Role for Charles Field to Drive Strategic Growth
Penn Community Bank recently shared an evolution in its executive leadership structure designed to strengthen alignment between strategy, operations, and financial performance as the organization continues to grow. Effective Mar. 27, Charles Field will serve as the bank’s President and Chief Financial Officer. In this expanded role, Field will continue to serve as Chief Financial…
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How a Local Healthcare Entrepreneur Built Her Business with Financial Support from C&N
When Dr. Leah Garlan launched her career as a chiropractor at just 23 years old, her ambitions were grounded in something simple: start small, build steadily, and stay focused on patient care. She began in a modest home office, treating patients while quietly laying the foundation for what would become a multi-location healthcare operation spanning…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer, C&N | Banking, Lending, Wealth Management
Alex Balagour, EVP and Chief Information Officer at C&N, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about his globe-hopping childhood as the son of an economist and an electrical engineer from what was then Soviet Ukraine. Balagour immigrated to the U.S. with his parents when he was 16 and spent his youth exploring the offerings of his local…
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PNC Bank to Require Employees to Return to Office Full-Time in May
PNC Bank, the third largest bank in the Greater Philadelphia region, has made the decision to require its employees to return to the office five days a week, effective May 4, 2026, writes Patty Tascarella for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “PNC has always been an in-office company,” PNC CEO Bill Demchak said in the memo. “It’s not…
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Firstrust Bank, Eagles Celebrate the Power of Local Businesses at Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight Event
More than 100 businesses were recently celebrated by Firstrust Bank, the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Eagles through the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses across the Greater Philadelphia area. The celebration took place at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Eagles Stadium, bringing together local…
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Firstrust Bank’s SuperBonus Rewards Employees for Shared Success, Builds a Culture That Spans Generations
At many companies, a bonus is a line item on a paycheck. At Firstrust Bank, it has long represented something much larger: a shared milestone tied to the collective efforts of employees across the organization. This year, that philosophy is once again taking center stage. Firstrust Bank, the largest family-owned bank in the Greater Philadelphia…
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Saint Rocco’s Treats: A Recipe for Success Goes from Small Batch to Big Impact
Saint Rocco’s Treats began in a home kitchen, where two brothers turned a passion for creating high-quality treats for their pup into a growing local brand. What started as small batch recipes and a shared dream quickly evolved into a thriving manufacturing operation with a mission to deliver better food and a bigger impact for…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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