Tag: Banking & Finance

First Security Bank Maintains Firm Grip on Lists Top Spots

Whether ROA or ROE, Searcy-based lender knows the game.

Is Opportunity Knocking? (OPINION)

Business owners need to know now about temporary provisions.

Henrys Career Move Has Been Right on the Money

Father provided Forty Under 40 honoree with a needed nudge.

Parkway Bank Has Approval to Re-open Branch in Monticello

Application received state department’s approval on April 3.

Arkansas, Kentucky Top District Ranking of 4Q Interest Margin

Number down slightly from same period in 2011.

Feds: Barbers Dreams Morphed Into Schemes

Former Northwest Arkansas developer and four others will appear in federal court in Fayetteville on April 15.

First Federal Bank Names Wewers CEO

Current COO will succeed Dabbs Cavin effective June 30.

Bankshares of Fayetteville Inc. Declares Dividend (Updated)

President and CEO Mary Beth Brooks announced Thursday the first cash dividend in more than four years.

Feds Indict Brandon Barber

Ex-developer, four other men charged with 27 counts of bank fraud, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.

Report: Brandon Barber Arrested in New York

Conner Eldridge, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, and officials from the FBI and IRS have scheduled a 1 p.m. news conference in Fort Smith to discuss the indictments.

Bank Buzz Involves Husong

The search for a new president at FNB of Rogers has ended.

Arkansans in Exclusive Company

Walton family members dot annual list of billionaires.

Arkansas Banks Tops in District for 4Q ROA

Arkansas banks enjoyed 1.18 percent return.

Hendricks & Partners Gets New Name, National Backing

Multifamily sales and research firm now associated with Buffett-backed brand.

Arkansas Banks Reserve 2 Percent in 4Q 2012

Figure represents slight year-over-year decline.

Arvest Sets Date to Complete Acquisition

Purchased Bank of American locations will open as Arvest branches on March 25.

Community Banks Still Have a Long Way To Go with OREO

Current levels are still higher than they were in 2007.

Arvest Mortgage Company Announces Record-Breaking Year

Results in 2012 indicate a surge in purchase loans.

Delinquent Home Mortgages in Arkansas Rise in 3Q 2012

Figures were up 10 basis points in the state.

SBA Activity Down in Northwest Arkansas

7A loans fell by more than 30 percent in 2012.

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

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