by - July 27, 2022 6:08 pm
A day after a Talk Business & Politics report that state finance officials told lawmakers the state could be facing an $800 million clawback provision of federal funds, a new…
by - July 26, 2022 6:46 pm
Inflation is here, and some analysts say a recession is coming next. Which is more concerning? Some of Arkansas’ top bank executives were candid in responses to that question when…
by - July 25, 2022 5:39 pm
Sales and use tax collections in Jonesboro and Craighead County continued at a blistering pace in July. Northeast Arkansas’ largest city collected $2.047 million during July, a 4.3% ($83,935) increase…
by - July 21, 2022 3:40 pm
Little Rock-based Bank OZK, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a publicly traded company, announced lower profits on Thursday (July 21) versus a year ago, primarily due to an…
by - July 21, 2022 10:19 am
It costs a lot to buy a big bank, and even if it’s a “Happy” acquisition, the move can take a toll. Home BancShares, parent company of Centennial Bank, reported…
by - July 21, 2022 9:39 am
Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $27.5 million Thursday (July 21) compared to $74.9 million one year ago. Diluted earnings per share were 21 cents for…
by - July 21, 2022 7:08 am
Arvest Bank is working with Google’s cloud computing division to overhaul its current IT architecture and systems, including migrating its data centers to Google Cloud. In a news release Thursday…
by - July 18, 2022 1:21 pm
Year-to-date numbers through the year’s first six months in Northwest Arkansas show a continued increase in home prices. Real estate agents combined to sell 5,610 residential properties in Benton and…
by - July 18, 2022 9:27 am
Donny Story, president and CEO of Arvest Bank’s Fayetteville market, will retire after an almost four-decade career with the company, according to a memo sent to employees on June 29….
by - July 13, 2022 1:45 pm
Erving Ridge Consulting & Development LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County, from May 15 through June 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - July 13, 2022 10:48 am
Little Rock-based Southern Bancorp Inc. said Wednesday (July 13) that LaTricia Hill Chandler of Rogers is the company’s new chief diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officer. “We are thrilled to welcome LaTricia…
by - July 12, 2022 5:37 pm
The board of directors of Farmers & Merchants Bank has appointed Randy Bearce as market president for its Jonesboro operations. In his new role, Bearce will oversee the retail and…
by - July 11, 2022 11:42 am
The Arkansas Bankers Association (ABA) and the University of Arkansas’ Walton College Executive Education division are partnering to develop the inaugural Leadership in Banking Academy. Organizers say the program aims…
by - July 10, 2022 10:20 am
State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Beebe, says he’s comfortable accelerating tax cuts the governor wants to speed up with a $1.6 billion surplus on hand and money in a state rainy…
by - July 7, 2022 3:12 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank announced Thursday (July 7) it has expanded into the Boulder, Colorado market. Gary Geis will serve as executive vice president and Boulder market president. “We are…
by - July 7, 2022 2:58 pm
Allen Williams, a veteran employee of First Community Bank, has been named executive vice president and market president for the Jonesboro region. “Allen has been an instrumental leader in our…
by - July 5, 2022 11:57 am
A transition to more digital offerings was already on the horizon for banks. However, the pandemic amplified digital demand, forcing the industry to begin an evolution that was likely five…
by - July 5, 2022 10:00 am
Batesville-chartered First Community Bank is planning an expansion into Northwest Arkansas. The company said Tuesday (July 5) that it will soon open a loan production office (LPO) in Rogers and, pending regulatory…
by - July 4, 2022 6:26 pm
Little Rock-based Encore Bank launched a new business line, Association Banking by Encore, with the appointment of 25-year community association executive and banking veteran Patti DuBuque. As executive vice president…
by - July 4, 2022 6:20 pm
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2022 class of inductees. Five new inductees will be honored at the 2022 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at…
