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Bank Combo Builds Assets to $539M

The pending merger of two northeast Arkansas lenders will create the state’s 35th-largest bank, with total assets of $539 million.

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Academy Bank Plans On Entering Rogers

The addition of Academy will expand the competitive field of banks in Rogers to 24, of which six hold at least a 5% share of deposits in the market.

Grand Savings Grows Footprint in Northwest Arkansas

Grand Savings Bank is expanding its Benton County footprint to seven locations with the addition of a Centerton branch.

Red Ink Follows 2 Banks Into 2024

Bank of England headquarters at the Main and Fordyce streets. Since 2002, the bank has developed a billion-dollar mortgage origination business.

Little Rock’s Encore Bank posted a $1.6 million loss in the first quarter, while Bank of England recorded a $1.5 million loss.

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Cushman & Wakefield Sage Partners Announces New Hires (Movers & Shakers)

Brad Freeman has been hired as managing director of property management and Sara Whitlock has been hired as director of lease administration. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Investments

Jeff Teague Talks Cybersecurity & Banking Success at Citizens Bank

Jeff Teague is chairman & CEO of Citizens Bank of Batesville. An automobile dealer by first love and career, he entered banking by accident. read more >

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Bank of England headquarters at the Main and Fordyce streets. Since 2002, the bank has developed a billion-dollar mortgage origination business.
Banking & Finance / Construction / Industry

Red Ink Follows 2 Banks Into 2024

Little Rock’s Encore Bank posted a $1.6 million loss in the first quarter, while Bank of England recorded a $1.5 million loss. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Industry

Consolidation: 2 Banks Form $246M Lender

Sister banks owned by Smith Associated Banking Corp. of Hot Springs are merging operations to create a $246 million-asset lender. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Industry

Bank Combo Yields Assets of $365M

The pending merger of Monticello’s Commercial Bank & Trust and Warren’s First State Bank will create a financial institution that will rank No. 41 among Arkansas-based banks based on total assets. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Investments

RiverBank Buys Into Paragould

RiverBank of Pocahontas is adding a third northeast Arkansas market to its footprint. read more >

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