by - June 3, 2014 3:59 pm
First Federal Bancshares Becomes Bear State Financial
Bear State Financial is now using the NASDAQ ticker symbol of BSF.
Tag: Banking & Finance
by - May 26, 2014 12:00 am
Banks Using Social Media to Foster Deeper Connections
Arkansas-chartered Arvest Bank and First Security Bank made Financial Brand lists for most social-media-savvy banks.
by - May 23, 2014 12:38 pm
Cornerstone Bank Planning Expansion Into Madison County
Cornerstone Bank president and chief executive officer Charlie Cross said Friday the bank has purchased 1.4 acres in Madison County with plans to construct a full-service facility.
by - May 16, 2014 2:45 pm
Two NWA Companies Win BBB Ethics Awards
Arvest Bank of Fayetteville and Bud Anderson Heating and Cooling of Lowell recently were chosen by the Better Business Bureau of Arkansas as honorees for the 2014 Torch Awards for Ethics.
by - May 12, 2014 12:00 am
Arvest-Fort Smith Opens Business Resource Center
The center is intended to focus on small business and organizations, according to Arvest.
by - May 2, 2014 3:28 pm
Smiley: Deposit Stock Funds in Court Account
Embattled former Arvest Bank executive Dennis Smiley has asked the Benton County Circuit Court to deposit stock funds in an account, and has asked the court to dismiss a claim against him by the Bank of Fayetteville.
by - May 1, 2014 11:40 am
Arvest Tabs Missouri Executive to Lead Fort Smith Market
Arvest Bank announced Thursday that Rodney Shepard, president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Springfield, Missouri, has been named the president and CEO of Arvest Bank of Fort Smith, effective June 1.
by - April 25, 2014 10:32 am
Smiley Responds to Delta Suit: Dads Signature Might be Bogus
Former Arvest Bank executive Dennis Smiley responded to the suit against him by Delta Trust & Bank and says his fathers signature may not be the actual signature of Smiley Sr.
by - April 24, 2014 1:27 pm
Walmart Money Transfer Service Now Available
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. debuted its Walmart-2-Walmart Money Transfer Service on Thursday.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Start of a New Day
First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas has renamed itself Todays Bank, and is now looking to expand its footprint from here south to the River Valley.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Allison: Smiley Situation Shocking and Very, Very Sad
Although Dennis Smiley might have made a great salary at Arvest, sources say that still wasnt enough to bankroll the lavish life he craved.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Arvest Equipment Finance Fares Well In Thriving Industry
The Fort-Smith-based company made last years top 100 equipment finance firms, is growing annually and has more than doubled the value of its loans and leases in three years.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Hamilton Enjoying Retirement, Reflects on Career
Howard Hamilton, a banker with nearly three decades of institutional knowledge in Northwest Arkansas, was pushed into sudden retirement during the recent merger between Home Bancshares Inc. of Conway and Jonesboro-based Liberty Bancshares Inc.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Local Banks Deem Risk Management a High Priority
The looming prospect of setting off another financial collapse, coupled with the real threat of repercussions from the government for not meeting new standards, has banks shifting more of their focus from returns to risk.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Downtowns Remain Hubs for Community Identity, Business (OPINION)
Northwest Arkansas boasts several vibrant, unique city centers that are important to residents way of life.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Cincinnati Creek Completes Property Deal for $3.75M
A total of 32 single-family homes in Centeron and Springdale now belong to Springdale businessman Rob Kimbel.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Cable Still Having a Grand Time on NWA Bank Scene
In the years since he was honored as a member of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals 1998 Forty Under 40 class, Guy Cable has had a grand time as a local lender.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
First Security Bank Still At Top of ROA, ROE Lists
For the fourth straight year, the Searcy-based bank topped both of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journals annual lists measuring bank performance.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Longtime Arvest Executive Moves From Fayetteville to Benton County
Payne Brewer will serve as senior vice president and commercial banker.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Mobile Banking a Growing Demand for Customers
Sixty percent of smartphone and tablet users who switched banks in the fourth quarter of 2013 cited mobile capabilities as an important or extremely important factor in their decision.