Bank OZK News & Insights

  The 2020 holiday shopping season was the biggest ever recorded, and experts are already predicting the 2021 season will beat last year’s record by a significant margin. According to data from the National Retail Federation*, holiday retail sales grew by 8.2% over the previous year and are expected to grow by 8.5% – 10.5% […]

Bank OZK is delighted to share that George G. Gleason, Chairman and CEO, has been named by the Sam M. Walton College of Business and the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame* Board to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame class of 2022. Mr. Gleason will be inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame and […]

Bank OZK is pleased to announce the hiring of Jim Lyons as Managing Director, Equipment Finance and Capital Solutions Group. In this new position, Lyons will lead the group’s trajectory and help to provide a full array of equipment-oriented solutions, including equipment finance and lease structures. Prior to Bank OZK, Lyons worked for several prominent […]

It can happen right under your nose. Bit by bit, a fraudster could be assuming your identity and chipping away at your bank accounts, applying charges that don’t raise an alarm. Then, suddenly, you notice that your balance is significantly smaller than expected. You’ve been scammed! Online scammers may be vicious, but they’re not dummies. […]

Two members of our Board of Directors, Paula Cholmondeley and Beverly Cole have been named as Savoy’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. As the leading business magazine reporting on African American success and achievement, Savoy’s Most Influential Black Corporate directory is a prestigious listing of executives, influencers, and achievers active on the boards of the […]

Bank OZK is pleased to report third quarter 2021 net income of $130.3 million and diluted earnings per common share of $1.00. Highlights of the quarter include: Strong Net Income. Our $130.3 million of net income and our $1.00 of diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended were among our best quarterly […]

Bank OZK is committed to a strong future for our customers—and for the world. That’s why we are proud to lead the industry by investing in sustainability initiatives. We recently broke ground on a 11,000-panel solar power plant in Arkansas, which will supply 100 percent of the electricity needed for our corporate headquarters and up […]

Bank OZK is pleased to report record second quarter 2021 earnings. Highlights of the quarter are as follows: Record Net Income. Our $150.5 million of net income and our $1.16 of diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended were both our best quarterly results ever. Record Net Interest Income and Improvement in Core […]

It was an unpleasant way to start the day. Melanie received a call from a number that appeared to be Bank OZK.  She knew phone calls, texts, and emails are an easy way for scammers to get information, so she cautiously answered the phone.  The person introduced themselves as “Bank OZK Fraud” and alerted Melanie […]

Bank OZK is pleased to share our 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report outlining Bank OZK’s history and core values; our response to the COVID-19 pandemic; how we ensure strong corporate governance; our investments in our employees, customers and communities; and our focus on the environment. 2020 was a year like no other for […]

Commercial Observer, a leading commercial real estate publication, has recognized four Bank OZK executives among the most important commercial real estate finance professionals in the U.S. This marks the fifth consecutive year Commercial Observer has named Bank OZK leaders to their Power Finance roll. Chairman and CEO George Gleason, Real Estate Specialties Group (RESG) President and […]

For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named Bank OZK to the World’s Best Banks. Banks around the globe were rated on key attributes including financial advice, trustworthiness, customer service, digital services, and terms and conditions. 2021 marks the third year Forbes has published the list of best banks in the world, and we’ve earned a […]