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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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Notice of Cancellation - Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board - July
Jun 16th, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board scheduled for Thursday, July 17,...

FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief from the Arkansas storms that occurred April 2nd to April 22nd 2025
Jun 2nd, 2025

The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to institutions and facilitate...

FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief from the Arkansas storms that occurred March 14th and 15th 2025
Jun 2nd, 2025

The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to institutions and facilitate...

Maryland Financial Regulation Commissioner Tony Salazar Elected CSBS Chair
May 25th, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation Tony Salazar as the new chair of the CSBS Board...

Notice of Cancellation - Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board - April
Mar 11th, 2025

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
 
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the State Banking Board scheduled for...

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...


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 70 banks hold assets of over $168 billion as of March 31, 2025. 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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