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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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Special Meeting of the State Banking Board
Nov 6th, 2023

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the State Banking Board is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Commerce, 1 Commerce Way,...

Termination of Order - Simmons Bank - Pine Bluff Branch
Oct 9th, 2023

THE ARKANSAS BANK COMMISSIONER

 

 

 

IN THE MATTER OF

A BRANCH OF SIMMONS BANK

PINE BLUFF, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS LOCATED IN

LITTLE ROCK, PULASKI COUNTY,...

Gov. Sanders Appoints Susannah Marshall as Commissioner of The Arkansas Securities Department
Aug 11th, 2023

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 11, 2023) Emergency Proclamation - Simmons Bank
Apr 10th, 2023

PROCLAMATION

WHERE AS: Severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31, 2023, caused great damage to private property and public facilities in various jurisdictions in Arkansas; and

WHERE AS: Adverse circumstances...

Arkansas Department of Commerce launches tornado response resources webpage
Apr 4th, 2023

The Arkansas Department of Commerce has created a webpage for Arkansans and businesses that have been impacted by the storms that hit the state on March 31, 2023. The new page is available at commerce.arkansas.gov/arkansas-tornado-response.

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The Great Seal of Arkansas

The State Bank Department was created by Act 113 of 1913. The Department is charged with regulating commercial banks with main offices in Arkansas. These 73 banks hold assets of over $158 billion as of September 30, 2023. 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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