Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Hires Aileen Wilkins as Chief People Officer
She brings more than 30 years of human resource experience across various industries.
Consumer prices rose 2.8% in November from a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Thursday, up from a 2.7% annual pace in October.
Members will attend six sessions for the program, which is designed to build practical skills, foster collaboration and strengthen leadership capacity across the region.
The 191-nation lending organization expects that global growth will come in at 3.3% this year, same as in 2025.
Arvest Bank Hires Aileen Wilkins as Chief People Officer
She brings more than 30 years of human resource experience across various industries. read more >
Simmons Tops Wall Street Forecasts With 62% Jump in Q4 Profit
Results were lifted by sharply lower interest expense and rising interest income. read more >
Bank OZK Reports Sliding Q4 Profit as Charge-Offs Climb
CEO George Gleason attributed rising credit stress to a late-cycle commercial real estate shakeout. Investors pushed shares lower. read more >
Supreme Court Takes Up Politically Charged Case With Independence of the Federal Reserve at Stake
The court is hearing arguments Wednesday over Trump's effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook based on allegations she committed mortgage fraud, which she denies. read more >
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As Trump’s Deadline for a Cap On Credit Card Rates Looms, Banks Have Only Questions and No Answers
So far, the White House has not provided any detail about what will happen to credit card companies that don’t lower card rates. read more >
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AFCU, Sissy’s Log Cabin, Conway Corp. Announce Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
Banking, education, health care and utilities all share the spotlight in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
Encore Bank Names Kris Wolf as Jonesboro Market President
Wolf joined the Encore Bank in 2019. He has 27 years of banking experience. read more >
Home BancShares Reports Rising Q4 Income on Loan Growth, Lower Interest Expense
For the full year of 2025, the Conway lender posted record net income of $475.4 million, up 18.2% from 2024. read more >
St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >
📈 Interactive Data Briefing: Projected US Business Formations Rise
Projected business formations (within four quarters), adjusted for seasonal variation, totaled 31,434 in November, an increase of 6.2% compared with October, the U.S. Census Bureau reported last month. read more >
Big Banks Report Soaring Profits Amid Tensions With Trump Over Credit Card Interest Rates
Bank executives told reporters they weren’t seeing much evidence of a “K-Shaped” economy, where the rich get richer and the bottom half do less well. read more >
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Top Central Bankers Express ‘Full Solidarity’ With Fed Chair Powell in Clash With Trump
Powell “has served with integrity, focused on his mandate and an unwavering commitment to the public interest," read the statement signed by nine national central bank heads. read more >
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Arvest Expands Spanish-Language Banking With New Branch Initiative
The initiative reflects a broader push to reach fast-growing Hispanic and Latino communities. read more >
Jeremy Loftin Named COO of Southern Bancorp
The move comes after Southern Bancorp's acquisition of a $1.9 billion-asset Missouri lender. read more >
3 Appointed to St. Louis Fed Little Rock Branch Board of Directors
The appointees include executives from Riceland Foods and the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County. read more >
Arkansas Banks and Retailers Prepare for a Penny-Free Future
The farewell to the penny may be saving money at the U.S. Mint, but consumers and retailers will face challenges in order to adjust to the change. read more >
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Rebekah Guiltner Named Executive Vice President & COO of FNBC Bank of Ash Flat (Super Mover)
Rebekah Guiltner will be guiding FNBC Bank of Ash Flat with her new position as Executive VP & COO. read more >
Porsche Dealership Brings $16.4M Price (Real Deals)
The property sale of Arkansas' only Porsche dealership is the highlight of this week's Real Deals. read more >
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New Programs Seek to Close Gap in Arkansas Startup Funding
Early-stage investment in the state plunged 62% in 2024. But behind the grim numbers, a quiet push is underway to change the trajectory. read more >
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Stone Bank, Washington Regional, UAMS Announce Hires & Promotions (Movers & Shakers)
A new year is here and new hires and promotions have been announced for banking, food & beverage and real estate in this week's Movers & Shakers. read more >
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