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Banking Times acquires The New Fiver

Banking Times

Banking Times has acquired the domain name “The New Fiver” for an undisclosed amount, aiming to expand its online presence for personal finance news.

The site will feature updates on market trends, economic policies, and financial regulations, insights from leading financial analysts and industry experts, and a strong focus on personal finance and retirement planning.

It will also include interactive tools to help readers make informed financial decisions.

“We are thrilled to bring The New Fiver into the Banking Times family,” said Banking Times founder Bert Hofhuis in a statement. “This acquisition allows us to diversify our content and reach a broader audience. Our goal is to make financial news more accessible and engaging for everyone, from seasoned investors to those just beginning their financial journey.”

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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