by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
LNB To Break Ground on New Benton County Branch April 18
Legacy National Bank of Springdale will begin construction on a new banking center in the growing Pinnacle Heights area of Rogers.
Tag: Banking & Finance
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
States Reserve Ratio Ranks Second in Region
In the fourth quarter of 2014, Arkansas banks collectively had a loan loss reserve ratio of 1.77 percent.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Rausch Coleman Plunks Down $1.8 Million for 39 Residential Acres
The builder looks to develop Morningside subdivision, a 39.1-acre development in Centerton, into 109 residential lots.
by - April 10, 2014 3:45 pm
The Bank of Fayetteville Seeking Nearly $1M from Smiley Interests
The demand for judgment is the first response to an interpleader petition filed by Arvest Bank on April 2.
by - April 8, 2014 3:13 pm
Arvest Names Rivaldo President and CEO of Arvest-Benton County
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that Craig Rivaldo has been named as president and CEO of Arvest-Benton County, thereby succeeding Dennis Smiley, who abruptly resigned from the post in a cloud of controversy on March 13.
by - April 3, 2014 2:20 pm
Arvest Bank Files Interpleader Lawsuit Against Smiley, 19 Creditors
Arvest Bank is hoping to clear itself of any financial liabilities tied to the alleged multi-million dollar loan scam perpetuated by former Arvest Benton County president and CEO Dennis Smiley.
by - April 2, 2014 8:33 am
Ex-Arvest CEO Dennis Smiley, Father Sued Over $245,000 Loan
Delta Trust & Bank filed the complaint March 25 in Benton County Circuit Court.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
First State Bank of Northwest Arkansas Changing Name to Todays Bank
The only bank chartered in Madison County will host an open house at all three of its locations April 4.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Mums the Word
No one will disclose the reason for the abrupt end to Dennis Smileys 25-year career at Arvest Bank.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
United Conversion
United Bank of Springdale has filed an application with the Arkansas State Bank Department to convert from a thrift, or federal savings bank, to a state-chartered bank.
by - March 20, 2014 10:15 am
BOZ Executive Headed to Great Southern Bank
John Summers named NWA market manager for Missouri-based lender.
by - March 19, 2014 9:07 am
Ex-Arvest Executive Cuts Ties With Local Boards
Dennis Smiley, who suddenly resigned last week after 25 years with Arvest Bank, resigned Monday as chairman of the Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation board of directors, and from The Jones Trust board of directors.
by - March 17, 2014 12:04 am
IMWell Health Enters Agreement With Fort Smith Holding Company
IMWell Health of Fort Smith announced March 6 it has established a primary care clinic to serve Fort Smith holding company First Bank Corp.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Arkansas Banks Second in Regional ROA, ROE Rankings
The average return on assets of Arkansas banks was 1.23 percent and the return of average equity was 10.63 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013.
by - March 17, 2014 12:00 am
Bank Buzz
Grand Savings Bank of Grove, Okla., hopes to open its second full-service Arkansas branch in June.
by - March 14, 2014 8:06 am
Dennis Smiley Resigns as President, CEO of Arvest Benton County
Scott Grigsby, a regional executive for Arvest Bank, is serving as the interim president until a new local president is in place.
by - March 13, 2014 1:40 pm
Mike Malone Joins Arvest Board of Directors
Arvest Bank of Fayetteville announced Thursday that Mike Malone, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, has joined the banks board of directors.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Media Buzz
Arvest Bank interviews real customers for upcoming television commercials.
by - February 4, 2014 11:06 am
First Bank Completes Acquisition of Crawford County Lender
Terry Carson is now market president for Crawford County.
by - February 3, 2014 3:07 pm
Legacy National Bank to Build New Banking Center in Rogers
The bank recently bought 1.12 acres on Pauline Whitaker Parkway for $878,169.