Bank OZK News & Insights Blog

Arkansas Money & Politics magazine has named Bank OZK Chairman and CEO George Gleason one of Arkansas’ top influencers in 2020. The publication named 25 individuals, who “are changing the face of our state in the decisions they make, the roles they take on and the inspiration they provide,” to its first edition of Arkansas […]

Bank OZK has made an investment in the future by donating $3.5 million to Step Up For Students, a nonprofit scholarship funding organization in Florida. The gift will provide 503 schoolchildren in Florida the option to go to the K-12 school that best meets their academic needs. The funds have been allocated to 10 counties […]

Bank OZK today announced record full year 2019 earnings. Chairman and CEO George Gleason commented, “We are very pleased to have achieved record net income of $425.9 million in 2019 and a 1.87% return on average assets. Our strong credit culture and consistent discipline have been important ingredients in our long-term success, and we are […]

Members of Bank OZK’s North Georgia market helped The Place of Forsyth County Holiday House provide toys, gifts, and more to 2,000 less fortunate children in their community. The Place’s Holiday House assists families by providing presents for children who otherwise might go without gifts. The community donates toys, bicycles and other gifts, and parents […]

When you apply strong values with innovation and extraordinary customer care, the nation tends to notice. For its annual Best Bank rankings, MONEY® reviewed more than 235 financial institutions in search of banks offering the perfect mix of personal and online services. The renowned finance influencer graded each bank on competitive checking and savings account […]

Bank OZK is going solar, in a big way! We are investing in a new solar power plant to supply 100 percent of the electricity to be consumed at our new corporate headquarters and up to 40 other Arkansas banking locations. We are pleased to be at the forefront of our industry as we make […]

Bank OZK is looking forward to helping another community succeed as it expands its footprint in Greater Atlanta with a newly constructed branch in East Point. The 4,102-square-foot, full-service facility has four offices, two lobby teller stations, two drive-through lanes, a drive-through ATM, and safe deposit boxes. The branch features special environmental elements, including LED […]

On November 21, team members from our Winder, Ga., branches gave away 30,000 pounds of Thanksgiving treats and fixings to those in need in their community. It’s a show of gratitude that has occurred for the past 11 years. In 2008, eight team members joined forces to personally sponsor the Barrow County Cooperative Benevolence Ministries’ […]

The Commercial Observer, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate publications, has named Richard Smith, Managing Director of Originations for Bank OZK’s Real Estate Specialties Group (RESG) New York Office, one of the 20 most influential lenders in New York City in its inaugural Lenders Issue. In the story, Smith spoke to RESG’s competitive […]

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Laptops, tablets, and smart phones provide the convenience of accessing the internet right in the palm of the hand. One of the major benefits of this technology allows banking on the go, including: checking balances, transferring funds, paying bills and making mobile deposits. Bank OZK uses the latest industry technology and has substantial security measures […]

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects and restricts access to a computer until a ransom is paid. Although there are other methods of delivery, ransomware is frequently delivered through phishing or business email compromise (BEC) scams. According to the FBI, the scam typically starts with a spoofed email or text from a […]