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Arkansas Bankers Seize a National Moment
George Floyd’s death in May in Minneapolis set off protests against police brutality and racism nationwide, but it had an unforeseen effect on Arkansas banking. read more >
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Southern Bancorp Awarded $2M by Treasury CDFI Fund
Southern Bancorp Inc. is awarded $2 million, the maximum available under the Financial Assistance program of the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund. read more >
Arkansas Capital Corp. Gets CDFI Designation
The exclusive designation as a CDFI was made by the U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. A CDFI is a specialized financial institution working in market niches underserved by traditional financial institutions. read more >
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