Finance & Banking

First Horizon National Corp. and IBERIABANK have completed their “merger of equals.” First announced on Nov. 4, 2019, the two corporations agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a new entity with $79 billion in assets, $60 billion in…

Arvest Bank has appointed a new mortgage loan manager for the Central and South Arkansas territory. Josh Neal has been promoted to the role, in which he will oversee Arvest Bank’s mortgage lending teams in Little Rock, Saline County and…

Ten fintech companies have been selected to participate in the 2020 FIS Fintech Accelerator program. Now in its fifth edition, the FIS Fintech Accelerator provides early-stage fintech companies with mentorship, training and access to both capital and financial institutions. Traditionally,…

An Arkansas financial services executive has been named one of the top advisors in a national publication. Sarah Catherine Gutierrez has been named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list – the first Arkansan to receive the distinction. Guiterrez is the…

Arvest Bank has made two changes to its Northeast Arkansas team. The bank has promoted Deania Vanhoozer to vice president, community and business relationship advisor while hiring Selena Barber as a marketing specialist. Both individuals are based in Jonesboro. Vanhoozer…

First Community Bank is planning to expand into Brookland in northeast Arkansas. The Batesville-headquartered bank has bought property along Highway 49 in Brookland and is planning to construct its 28th location there. The site is located at 8101 Hwy. 49. Currently,…

Earth is closed today and though we believe there is a light ahead, we are not sure when it would reopen. When it does, I am sure it will be a new beginning for every species on the planet. A…

Personal finances play a huge role in everyone’s life. Arkansas Money & Politics recognizes the valuable services financial advisors offer, and we will be featuring the 25 best financial advisors in the state in our September issue.  Financial advisors provide…

The coronavirus outbreak has many uncertainties, including when the pandemic will be over. But one certainty is that it will permanently change the way many people do their banking business. “People have had to become a lot more comfortable with…

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas will be introducing a new master’s degree in fall 2020. Applications are currently being accepted for the college’s new Master of Science degree in finance. This degree program…