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Arkansas State Bank Department

The mission of ASBD is to maintain a legal and regulatory structure for Arkansas's financial industry. This structure provides the public with convenient, safe and competitive banking, which fosters economic development within this State. Our mission is accomplished through efficient allocation of available human and other resources existing in our Examination, Information Technology and Administrative Services Divisions.

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Arkansas Bank Commissioner declared a State of Emergency for the Centennial Bank branch location
Nov 6th, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF
THE BRANCH OF CENTENNIAL BANK
LOCATED IN
FORT LAUDERDALE, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
 
ORDER
 
In accordance with A.C.A. § 23-46-212, the Arkansas Bank Commissioner declared a State of...

Cyber Safety Starts With You: Secure Our World
Oct 23rd, 2024

Help Us Secure Our World this Cybersecurity Awareness Month 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Even amidst large-scale...

Community Bankers’ Outlook is Sunniest in Nearly Three Years
Oct 9th, 2024

Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Sep 3rd, 2024

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board is scheduled for Thursday,

October 17, 2024. The meeting will be held...

Community Banker’s Economic Outlook Hovers Below Neutral
Jul 9th, 2024

Community Banker’s Economic Outlook Hovers Below Neutral

Notice of Cancellation - Regular meeting of the State Banking Board
Jul 1st, 2024

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
 
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room...

CSBS elected new officers for 2024-25 during its annual meeting
May 14th, 2024

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Director Charlie Clark as the new chair of the Board of Directors.

CSBS also elected new officers...

Arkansas receives CSBS Bank reaccreditation
May 7th, 2024

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 7, 2024) — The Arkansas State Bank Department has earned reaccreditation status for bank supervision from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). The reaccreditation certifies that the department maintains top...

Special Meeting of the State Banking Board
Apr 15th, 2024

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the State Banking Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Commerce, 1 Commerce Way,...


The Great Seal of Arkansas

The State Bank Department was created by Act 113 of 1913. The Department is charged with regulating state-chartered commercial banks with main offices in Arkansas. These 71 banks hold assets of over $166 billion as of September 30, 2024. The Department also is charged with supervising the bank holding companies of Arkansas state-chartered banks; state-chartered trust companies; regional and county industrial development corporations; industrial loan institutions; and capital development companies. The Department operates to ensure the safety and soundness of, and public confidence in, these institutions and organizations.


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