Mark M. Spiegel, senior policy adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, shared views on the current economy and the outlook from the Economic Research Department as of February 26, 2026. Despite the fourth quarter slowdown in growth, which was driven in part by the federal government shutdown, the U.S. economy continues to…
Criminals are targeting Alaska businesses by calling and texting to fraudulently “verify” ACH transactions. They are impersonating First National employees by spoofing the bank’s phone numbers, 907-777-4362 and 800-856-4362, and other caller IDs associated with the bank and sending links to collect funds. Stay vigilant – never share sensitive information, such as a bank password,…
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska (QTCQX:FBAK) reached a significant milestone on Feb. 26, 2026, surpassing a $1 billion market capitalization for the first time in the bank’s history. Common shares traded in a daily range of $311.70 to $328.45, closing at $322.50 per share. The bank’s 3,166,885 outstanding shares reflected a record-high total…
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska’s Board of Directors announced several appointments and promotions on Jan. 24, at their annual Dinner Dance. The event recognizes and celebrates notable bank achievements. Key appointments and promotions to the bank’s leadership include: “The promotion of these key leaders is a result of First National’s steady growth over…
Fourth-quarter contributions of $574,711 pushed the total given to Alaska communities by First National Bank Alaska and its employees to more than $1 million in 2025. Total contributions include charitable gifts, activity sponsorships and in-kind donations of time and talent during the past year. “Our great communities are at the heart of what makes Alaska…
ANCHORAGE – Forbes named First National Bank Alaska as the second-ranked bank in the United States on its 17th annual America’s Best Banks list. First National is the only bank in Alaska to make the list. The global media company ranks the 100 strongest banks by 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability, efficiency ratio…