Tagged: Bear State Bank

In 2022, Going to the Bank Is Still a Thing

In 2022, Going to the Bank Is Still a Thing

Banking & FinanceTechnology & TelecomCover Story

The COVID-19 pandemic has proved the importance of digital technology in the business community, but that doesn’t mean the old-fashioned, in-store experience is necessarily going the way of the dinosaur. read more >

Simmons Bank Names EVP

Simmons Bank Names EVP

Banking & Finance

Simmons Bank has named Chad Rawls executive vice president and executive director of credit and loan operations. read more >

Bear State Financial 3Q Earnings Up 8 Percent

Bear State Financial 3Q Earnings Up 8 Percent

Banking & Finance

Bear State Financial Inc. of Little Rock, which is selling Bear State Bank to Arvest Bank of Fayetteville, reports third-quarter earnings of $5.1 million, up 8 percent from the same quarter last year. read more >

Hill, McHenry: CHOICE Act Will Help Community Banks, Fintech Startups

Hill, McHenry: CHOICE Act Will Help Community Banks, Fintech Startups

Banking & FinanceTechnology & Telecom

The priorities of two congressmen supporting the Financial CHOICE Act are to offer community banks on “off ramp” from Dodd-Frank regulations, better define systemically important banks and bring accountability as well as transparency to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. read more >