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As technology and industries have made doing business over digital mediums more and more possible, fewer and fewer reasons appear for one to ever need to leave home. You can have food and groceries delivered to your door and download…

To say that Matuschka Lindo Briggs is successful would be an understatement. As Vice President and Regional Executive of the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Briggs has accomplished a phenomenal amount in her career.…

The executives named to Arkansas Money & Politics’ list of 2022 Women in Banking were nominated by readers. In a male-dominated industry, their perseverance, hard work and expertise have propelled them to influential positions in Arkansas banking and finance. We’re…

It all started with a born-and-bred Arkansas native, a dream and a not-so-humble beginning. Gary Head, founder, president and CEO of Signature Bank of Arkansas, began his career at a bank owned by the Walton family, where he was promoted…

Publisher’s Letter: Count Me In   Change was the theme of our August issue of AMP, but this month, we’d like to focus on the things we count on to always stay the same. From hometown banking to the State…

Garcia Wealth Management-Northwestern Mutual, has announced that Annie Beth Wheeler has joined the leading financial security company as Director of Operations. Wheeler has been in this role since June 2022. In her new role, Wheeler oversees the firm’s operations in…

Simmons First National Corporation released results for the second quarter of 2022 on Thursday. Highlights include: A reported net income of $27.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to $65.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and…

Southern Bancorp recently made a new addition to its leadership team as LaTricia Hill-Chandler has been named the new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, according an official press release from the Arkadelphia-based CDFI. “We are thrilled to welcome…

First Security Bank is proud to announce Julie Bristow as the Jonesboro market mortgage lender. “Julie comes to us with over 17 years of banking experience. While her knowledge is an asset, it’s her reputation that truly sets her apart.…

Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In the last five years, Bank of America raised the minimum hourly wage to…