Peter Ho to Retire as Bank of Hawai‘i CEO
He will be succeeded by bank President James Polk. Ray Vara to take leading role on the bank's board.
Finance
Four Paths to Consider Before Exiting A Business
Hawaiʻi is known for, and is rightly proud of, its entrepreneurial spirit. But like so many other parts of the country, Hawaiʻi is facing economic headwinds that could cause significant change. These include rising insurance costs, affordable housing, a shortage…
Financial Planning Guide 2025
Hear what our experts on the following pages have to offer in regard to your financial plans.
Picking Through Pearls of Wisdom Offered at Hawaii Business’s Wahine Forum
You're going to fail. The question is: will you show up the next day? Hawaii's top women leaders delivered unfiltered wisdom on resilience and success at the state's largest business conference.
A Year of Calm, With Uncertainty Ahead
Hawai‘i companies and nonprofits reported revenue gains in 2024 – a stable year before tariffs and federal funding cuts created a more volatile economic situation
Today Show Veteran Jean Chatzky to Headline Money Matters Financial Conference on November 22
Presented by Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
Peter Ho, CEO of Bank of Hawai‘i
"It is the best job in the world," Ho says about his role as CEO of Bank of Hawaii. In a far-ranging interview, he told Hawaii Business about his thoughts on the growth trajectory of Hawaii's economy, the future of Bank of Hawaii and the role of technology and AI.
Matson Tops Our Most Profitable List, But Hawaiian Electric Posted Outsized Loss
In our annual Hawaii Business ranking of most profitable companies, Matson took the crown for a fourth year. But the bigger story was the huge loss by Hawaiian Electric, linked to the Maui fires settlement.
Commentary: Why Managing Household Budgets and Corporate Finances Aren’t So Different
Financial lessons from Hawaiian Airlines that apply to everyday challenges, from setting goals to assessing risk.
