VenCent Fintech Summit

The VenCent Fintech Summit is underway in Little Rock for a second day; Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will speak about digital asset regulations. read more >

Using behavioral economics, Southern Bancorp is studying how it could help grow the bank’s geographic footprint without opening more brick-and-mortar locations. read more >

Two efforts in Arkansas, one around fintech and another around EVs, aim to fill desirable niches. read more >

Susi Barakat founded eGiftify to bring the technology that big brands use to her family’s small business, The Terrace restaurant in Little Rock. read more >

The expansion comes after the inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit last month, which attracted hundreds in the industry to Little Rock. read more >

The bank decided to focus on using technology to eliminate manual processes not only for its staff, but for its clients. read more >

The move would bring 50 new jobs to Little Rock over the next three years, almost all of which would pay six-figure salaries. read more >

The conference, hosted by the Venture Center of Little Rock, aims to be a networking opportunity and a place for Arkansas fintech companies to showcase their products. read more >

Keynote speakers now include Arvest Bank’s new transformation executive and executives with ICBA Bancard as well as TCM Bank. Tina Giorgio (keynote), president and CEO of ICBA Bancard; Damon Moorer (keynote), president and CEO of TCM Bank; read more >

Ron Shevlin, chief research officer for Cornerstone Advisors and a senior Forbes contributor, will headline the event. read more >