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Former One Bank & Trust CEO and President Layton "Scooter" Stuart (left), who died March 26; Gary Rickenbach (center), former executive vice president and chief loan officer; and Alberto Solaroli (right) of Jacksonville, Fla.
Banking & Finance / Legal / Real Estate

One Bank Juggled Bad Penny Stock Loan

A bad loan in Florida brought former chairman, president and CEO of One Bank & Trust Layton "Scooter" Stuart into deeper controversy when he built a million-dollar manor for his son, Hunter. read more >

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Investments / Legal

State Securities Regulators Settle With Crews & Associates In Bamco Bond Case

Crews & Associates, the Little Rock bond brokerage, reaches a settlement with the Arkansas Securities Department over its role in selling $17 million worth of debentures for a defunct oil and gas exploration company called Bamco Gas LLC. read more >

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