Success story: Sunny Cove Kayaking
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First National Bank Alaska announces leadership transition
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX: FBAK) today announced that Betsy Lawer, who has served as Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer/President since 2015, will transition to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 2, 2027. First National’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Darren Franz to become CEO/President, assuming responsibility for…
Forbes ranks First National Bank Alaska as one of top banks worldwide
ANCHORAGE, AK – Forbes has recognized First National Bank Alaska as one of the top banks in the world, featuring the bank on its World’s Top Performing Banks 2026 list. The global media company evaluated 500 banks across six size categories. First National is the only bank from Alaska to make this prestigious ranking. Among…
FRAUD ALERT – Fraudsters calling and impersonating First National employees
Fraudsters are calling and texting Alaskans, impersonating First National employees and pretending to verify suspicious activity on their accounts. They are spoofing our Contact Center phone number 907-777-4362. During the calls, scammers ask customers to verify their account information. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but so are we. Here’s an important message from First National…
Quarterly Financial Overview Q2 2026
First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $20.8 million, or $6.58 per share. This compares to a net income of $18.4 million, or $5.80 per share, for the same period in 2025. Return on assets increased to 1.65%, an improvement of 19 basis points over June 30, 2025,…
Making It: Alaska Pure Sea Salt
An accidental discovery on a wood stove sparked a thriving Sitka sea salt business. Learn how First National customer Alaska Pure Sea Salt found success in the latest edition of Making It. Read the full story in the Anchorage Daily News.