Tag: Banking & Finance

Business Forecast Luncheon Scheduled Jan. 30 in Rogers

The 21st annual Sam M. Walton College of Business event will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers.

First National Bank of NWA Enters Washington Co. Market

The 3,100-SF, full-service branch opened in Fayetteville on Dec. 1 in the Paradise Valley Center at 2638 E. Joyce Blvd.

Arvest Bank Opens New Branch Office in Gentry

The Fayetteville-chartered bank invested $1.5 million in the new, upgraded banking office, according to Arvest officials.

Lost License

Longtime Arvest Asset Management executive Jeb Mills lost his broker license recently, possibly in connection with the Dennis Smiley loan fraud scandal.

Rob Brothers Set to Retire Next Year

Rob Brothers joined the Walton Family Foundation in 2009, and during his tenure, helped steward more than $157 million in funding for organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas and Mississippi deltas.

Arkansans Cautious About Adding New Debt

Caution is reflected in increased savings rate among respondents to the Fall 2014 Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

Arkansas Banks Lead Way in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings

In the third quarter of 2014, the average return on assets for Arkansas banks was 1.27 percent, representing a 0.02-percent increase from the third quarter.

Arkansans Optimistic About Future Economic Conditions

Consumers say next six months good for major household purchases in Arvest-backed survey.

Arkansas Sign & Banner Expanding to New Facility

The Bentonville-based company is relocating to a refurbished, 7,680-SF building less than a quarter mile from its current address.

States Consumer Confidence is Up

Arkansas consumer sentiment shows increase among the young and college educated, according to the latest Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey.

Sexton Recognized by State Mortgage Bankers Association

Centennial Bank executive was named the 2014 Mortgage Banker of the Year by the Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas.

Tontitown, Bethel Heights Appetizing for Springdale (OPINION)

With a growing number of property owners wanting to annex into the city, Springdale should go ahead and absorb the two towns and become the largest city in the region.

Legacy Capital Group Merges With RJC Planning

The Little Rock-based wealth management and corporate benefits firm announced the merger with RJC Planning Group Inc. of Fort Smith on Oct. 14.

Anderman Launches Commercial Finance Company

Turning Point Capital provides no-fee, no-obligation consultations to business owners, entrepreneurs and real estate investors.

First National Bank Of NWA Expanding to Bentonville

Construction of the banks fifth location will start early next year at 402 S.W. A St., across the street from the Thrive mixed-use development under construction by ERC Cos.

Breakaway Brokers: Advisers Got in Early on Autonomy Movement

As the financial industry leans more toward independent advisers, transparency, fee compensation and fiduciary responsibility, the owners at WealthPath welcome the changes.

Arvest Banks Market Share Swells in NWA

With $4.6 billion in local deposits, the Fayetteville-chartered bank claimed 38.2 percent of the total deposit market share in the region during the 12-month period that ended June 30.

Decide Now to Save and Invest for the Long Haul (COMMENTARY)

Investors should think of the long-term reward, rather than the short-term risk, when it comes to saving, because the time for could have and should have might be right now.

Advisers Differ on Role of Gender in Financial Planning

Some advisers see differences in men and women as far as investing styles and financial planning needs, while others see no general dissimilarity between the two genders.

Bell Inspired by the Personal Aspect of Financial Planning

James Bell has always had an affinity for the technical side of his job, but over the years has discovered his true passion in improving the lives of his clients.

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO