by - February 28, 2022 6:34 pm
The Arkansas Securities Department (ASD) said Monday (Feb. 28) that James Rouse has joined the department as Investor Education Director. Rouse has more than 25 years of experience in the…
by - February 25, 2022 8:01 am
The parent company of Centennial Bank is ready to move forward with a merger announced last year. Conway-based Home BancShares has received federal approval for its acquisition of Texas-based Happy Bancshares…
by - February 24, 2022 10:31 am
Bankers Assurance, a regulatory compliance consulting firm based in Little Rock, is joining BKD CPAs & Advisors, effective Feb. 28, 2022. Founded in 2009, Bankers Assurance serves more than 75…
by - February 23, 2022 7:29 pm
Moses Tucker Partners announced Wednesday (Feb. 23) that five new partners have been added across the state as the firm expands. Zack Kifer, Jennifer Lester, Chris Monroe, Eric Nelson and…
by - February 23, 2022 7:11 pm
Veteran banker Bill Yee is joining Citizens Bank as senior vice president and city president for the Little Rock market, the bank announced Wednesday (Feb. 23). “Bill is a perfect…
by - February 23, 2022 6:59 pm
Fayetteville-based Signature Bank of Arkansas has opened a branch in Jonesboro. An initial location has been established on East Jackson Street in downtown Jonesboro to serve the Northeast Arkansas market….
by - February 16, 2022 4:16 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (Feb. 16) that a $54 million Arkansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) portal is open, and homeowners can now apply for assistance. Arkansas is one of…
by - February 16, 2022 1:34 pm
Arvest Wealth Management (AWM), a subsidiary of Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank, had $15.9 billion in assets under management at the end of 2021. That’s up from more than $14.4 billion at…
by - February 9, 2022 8:27 am
Encore Bank of Little Rock has been a quiet regional success story. Its chapters for growth in 2022 and beyond are likely to shine more of a spotlight on the…
by - February 8, 2022 6:35 am
Changing consumer expectations, emerging technologies and new business models are forcing the banking industry to formulate strategies now to prepare for the future. Arkansas’ largest bank has turned to a…
by - February 7, 2022 7:05 pm
Home BancShares completed its purchase of the marine loan portfolio of Utah-based LendingClub Bank. Terms of the transaction totaled $238 million in acquired yacht loans. The portfolio of loans will…
by - February 7, 2022 9:44 am
Lisa Brown is the new president of Fayetteville wealth management firm Greenwood Gearhart Inc. The company announced Brown’s promotion Monday (Feb. 7) in a news release. Brown, previously the firm’s…
by - February 6, 2022 7:52 pm
Late last month, a broad coalition of Arkansas nonprofits and donors coordinated the elimination of $35 million in medical debt for over 23,000 Arkansans. Leaders from two of the organizing…
by - February 6, 2022 9:34 am
Signature Bank of Arkansas recently partnered with Serve2Perform in an initiative to prepare and place eight to 12 Latino members on the bank’s market advisory boards. The LatinXNA Board Placement…
by - February 2, 2022 10:23 am
First Horizon Corp. announced it is giving away $1 million in cash prizes through a “Back to Business” contest designed to recognize businesses in the company’s regional footprint. The contest…
by - February 2, 2022 9:56 am
New York-based fintech SmartAsset recently released a study that shows Benton County residents earn the most investment income in Arkansas based on net capital gains, ordinary dividends and qualified dividends….
by - February 2, 2022 9:44 am
Last year, the number of foreclosure filings in Arkansas reached an all-time low. After officials lifted the federal pandemic protections, the wave of foreclosures some pundits expected did not materialize….
by - January 31, 2022 10:09 am
Southern Bancorp, Inc., announced Monday (Jan. 31) it will acquire FCB Financial Services, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Bank of Arkansas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Southern…
by - January 30, 2022 9:15 am
The Arkansas Rent Relief Program said Friday (Jan. 28) it has paused accepting applications effective immediately to implement changes to how funds are paid so that checks go to both…
by - January 27, 2022 3:41 pm
Little Rock-based financial services firm Stephens Inc. has added to its roster of sponsored professional golfers. The company announced Thursday (Jan. 27) a sponsorship agreement with LPGA Tour rookie and…
