Tagged: First Arkansas Bank & Trust

Bank OZK Spends Less to Make a Dollar

Bank OZK Spends Less to Make a Dollar

Banking & Finance

“Most banks with a good efficiency ratio focus relentlessly on controlling costs,” said George Gleason, chairman and CEO of the $27.6 billion-asset lender. “We take a different approach. read more >

Bankers, Fintech to Connect at August Summit

Bankers, Fintech to Connect at August Summit

Banking & FinanceTechnology & Telecom

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 >

FAB&T Banks on Devo

FAB&T Banks on Devo

WhispersBanking & Finance

University of Arkansas basketball standout Davonte “Devo” Davis has been busy with his name, image and likeness sponsorships. read more >

Community Bankers Tap Accelerator for New Tech

Community Bankers Tap Accelerator for New Tech

Banking & FinanceTechnology & TelecomCover Story

Community banks lack the financial and human capital of their larger counterparts to invest in research and development, but they need new technologies all the same. Partnerships with financial technology startups are a practical way to address this need, four of the state’s community bankers told Arkansas Business. read more >

John Rogers’ New Tale: Forgeries Hit $1 Billion

John Rogers’ New Tale: Forgeries Hit $1 Billion

LegalCover Story

From prison, John Rogers has told one of his victims that the street value of his crimes total almost a billion dollars, a boastful figure in keeping with a blustery scam artist’s penchant for ditching the truth for lies and his felonious fondness for big and often inflated numbers. read more >