(NECN) - Mark Thompson, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company President and CEO gives us his take on the state of the national and New England economies.

"Rather than worrying ... We're positive on the investment environment. You take a look at the returns over the past year and even on a three year time frame, they've been very active returns for investors in the equity markets," he says.

Thompson also talks about what he hopes to see as Dodd-Frank rules continue to be finalized.

Watch the attached video for more.