Locking the Digital Vault: Cybersecurity to protect banking customers

When it comes to data security, people can be the weakest link. They can also be the strongest and best defense against cyberattacks—if they know how to respond to potential threats. Alaska Business interviewed First National Information Security Officer and Senior Product Manager Mike Mason on how the bank protects customers from fraud and how…

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Unaudited results announced for second quarter 2022

First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) unaudited net income for the second quarter of 2022 was $14.4 million, or $4.54 per share. This compares to a net income of $13.7 million, or $4.33 per share, for the same period in 2021. Unaudited year-to-date net income was $28.2 million, or $8.91 per share, compared to $27.7 million,…

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Senator Sullivan recognizes Betsy Lawer as “Alaskan of the Week”

On July 22, 2002, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) recognized Betsy Lawer, the Board Chair and CEO/President of First National Bank Alaska, which is celebrating 100 years since its founding. Betsy is a member of the storied Cuddy family, which purchased a controlling interest in the bank by the…

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