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Why Do Banks Fail? Arkansas Execs Offer Some Answers
Johnny Allison, CEO of Centennial Bank of Conway, and Randy Dennis, who leads DD&F, share their thoughts. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Pig Butchering (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
A Kansas bank failure reminds me of episodes closer to home. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
White River Bancshares Reports Deposit Growth, Falling Profits in Q4
With interest rates rising, time deposits accounted for the majority of deposit growth year-over-year. read more >
Top Online Stories of 2023: Eatery News, a Lyon College Setback And 27 Marijuana Laws Tossed Out
Readers were hungry for restaurant news on the Arkansas Business website this year. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Today’s Bank Expands to Benton County
The $332 million-asset lender is poised to start doing business through a newly built 2,800-SF full-service branch at 181 Slack St. in Pea Ridge. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arvest, Signature Bank Adopting New Tech
Brick-and-mortar banks aren’t going away, but online resources, digital platforms and mobile connections are the future of banking, Arkansas bank professionals said last week. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Alan Price Promoted to Community President at FNBC of Batesville (Movers & Shakers)
He will oversee the bank’s charter market in Sharp County, which includes Ash Flat, Cherokee Village, Highland and Hardy. read more >
The Peacock Group Hires Amanda Hoelzeman as PR Manager (Movers & Shakers)
Hoelzeman has nearly 20 years of experience in media relations, nonprofit communications, multimedia content strategies and crisis communications. read more >
Regional Bank Shares Sink in Sign Crisis Not Yet Over
Shares of smaller regional lender PacWest Bank plunged nearly 50% Thursday after the company confirmed reports that it was considering "strategic options," that may include the possible sale of the company. read more >
Natasha Swift Promoted to VP of Logistics at Allen Engineering (Movers & Shakers)
Swift, who joined Allen Engineering in 2011, will serve as an officer of the company and will be responsible for the departments of production planning, purchasing and logistics. read more >
Small Business Owners Feel the Credit Crunch
Approval rates of small business loan requests at big banks have fallen for nine consecutive months. read more >
Army of Lobbyists Helped Water Down Banking Regulations
It seemed like a good idea at the time: Red-state Democrats facing grim reelection prospects would join forces with Republicans to slash bank regulations — demonstrating a willingness to work with President Donald Trump while bucking many in their party. read more >
Yellen Says Bank Situation ‘Stabilizing,’ System is ‘Sound’
Yellen, in her prepared remarks, says the government's intervention was necessary to "protect the broader banking system" and more rescue efforts could be necessary. read more >
Teslar Builds on Pandemic Success
The fintech company, which helped simplify the PPP loan forgiveness process during the pandemic, has its sights on new projects. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Banco Sí to Open Second Branch in Springdale
Signature Bank of Arkansas is adding to its Latino- and Hispanic-focused bank offerings a year after opening its first Banco Sí location in downtown Rogers last summer. read more >
Amanda Matthews Named Senior Sales Director at New Nexus Group (Movers & Shakers)
Matthews will serve as the strategic leader in merchandising for the company’s partner brands. read more >
White River Bancshares’ Profit Falls in Q4, Full Year
Expansion expenses hit income, but they also contributed to double-digit percentage gains in loans and deposits. read more >
Francisco Herrero Banks On Growing, Diverse Community
He will lead Signature Bank’s multicultural banking division, Banco Sí, which is set to open later this summer in downtown Rogers. read more >
Signature Bank Picks Name, Site of Latino Bank
A historic building in downtown Rogers has been selected as the site. read more >
Citizens Bank Adds John Carter to Board of Directors (Movers & Shakers)
Carter is chief investment officer at Huffman & Co. of Little Rock. read more >
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