First National Bank Alaska named top ten bank in America by Forbes
First National Bank Alaska (FBAK) has been ranked sixth among America's Best Banks by Forbes, standing as the only Alaskan bank to make the prestigious top ten list. The ranking, announced on February 10, 2025, evaluated banks across 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability, and stock performance.
The bank, serving Alaska since 1922, operates 28 locations across 19 communities statewide. In 2024, FBAK received multiple accolades, including 'Best of Alaska Business' awards for Best Place to Work (ninth consecutive year), Best Bank/Credit Union (fourth consecutive year), and Best Customer Service. The bank also maintained its Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act rating for the eighth consecutive reporting period over 24 years.
As a Minority Depository Institution due to its majority women ownership, FBAK employs over 600 local staff and continues its century-long commitment to supporting Alaskan communities.
First National Bank Alaska (FBAK) è stato classificato al sesto posto tra i Migliori Banche d'America da Forbes, rappresentando l'unico istituto bancario dell'Alaska ad entrare nella prestigiosa lista delle prime dieci. La classifica, annunciata il 10 febbraio 2025, ha valutato le banche attraverso 11 metriche, tra cui crescita, qualità del credito, redditività e performance azionaria.
La banca, che serve l'Alaska dal 1922, gestisce 28 filiali in 19 comunità in tutto lo stato. Nel 2024, FBAK ha ricevuto diversi riconoscimenti, tra cui premi 'Best of Alaska Business' per il Miglior Posto di Lavoro (nono anno consecutivo), Miglior Banca/Unione di Credito (quarto anno consecutivo) e Miglior Servizio Clienti. La banca ha mantenuto anche il suo rating Eccellente per la Legge sulla Riconversione delle Comunità per l'ottavo periodo di report consecutivo in 24 anni.
In quanto Istituzione di Deposito per Minoranza grazie alla sua maggioranza di proprietà femminile, FBAK impiega oltre 600 membri del personale locale e continua il suo impegno secolare a supportare le comunità alaskane.
First National Bank Alaska (FBAK) ha sido clasificado en sexto lugar entre los Mejores Bancos de América por Forbes, siendo el único banco de Alaska en entrar en la prestigiosa lista de los diez primeros. La clasificación, anunciada el 10 de febrero de 2025, evaluó a los bancos en 11 métricas, incluyendo crecimiento, calidad crediticia, rentabilidad y rendimiento de acciones.
El banco, que ha estado sirviendo a Alaska desde 1922, opera 28 sucursales en 19 comunidades a nivel estatal. En 2024, FBAK recibió múltiples reconocimientos, incluyendo premios 'Best of Alaska Business' por Mejor Lugar para Trabajar (noveno año consecutivo), Mejor Banco/Unión de Crédito (cuarto año consecutivo) y Mejor Servicio al Cliente. El banco también mantuvo su calificación Sobresaliente bajo la Ley de Reinversión Comunitaria durante el octavo período de informes consecutivo en 24 años.
Como Institución de Depósito para Minorías debido a su propiedad mayoritaria por mujeres, FBAK emplea a más de 600 trabajadores locales y continúa su compromiso centenario de apoyar a las comunidades de Alaska.
퍼스트 내셔널 은행 알래스카(FBAK)는 포브스에 의해 미국 최고의 은행 중 여섯 번째로 선정되었으며, 알래스카 주에서 유일하게 이 prestigioso 상위 10위 리스트에 올랐습니다. 이 순위는 2025년 2월 10일에 발표되었으며, 성장, 신용 품질, 수익성 및 주식 성과를 포함한 11가지 지표를 평가했습니다.
1922년 이후 알래스카를 서비스해온 이 은행은 주 전역의 19개 지역에 28개의 지점을 운영하고 있습니다. 2024년, FBAK는 '알래스카 비즈니스 최고' 상에서 '일하기 좋은 장소' (아홉 번 연속), '최고의 은행/신용 조합' (네 번 연속), '최고의 고객 서비스'로 수상하는 등 여러 개의 상을 수상했습니다. 또한 지역 사회 재투자법에서 '우수' 등급을 24년 동안 8회 연속으로 유지했습니다.
대부분 여성 소유로 인해 소수자 예치 기관으로 인정받는 FBAK는 600명 이상의 현지 직원을 고용하며 알래스카 커뮤니티 지원에 대한 100년간의 헌신을 이어가고 있습니다.
First National Bank Alaska (FBAK) a été classée sixième parmi les Meilleures Banques d'Amérique par Forbes, étant la seule banque de l'Alaska à figurer dans cette prestigieuse liste des dix premiers. Le classement, annoncé le 10 février 2025, a évalué les banques selon 11 critères, notamment la croissance, la qualité du crédit, la rentabilité et la performance boursière.
La banque, qui sert l'Alaska depuis 1922, opère 28 agences dans 19 collectivités à travers l'État. En 2024, FBAK a reçu plusieurs distinctions, y compris des prix 'Best of Alaska Business' pour le Meilleur Lieu de Travail (neuvième année consécutive), Meilleure Banque/Coopérative de Crédit (quatrième année consécutive) et Meilleur Service Client. La banque a également maintenu son classement exceptionnel selon la Loi sur la Réinvestissement Communautaire pour la huitième période de rapport consécutive sur 24 ans.
En tant qu'Institution de Dépôt de Minorité en raison de sa majorité de propriété féminine, FBAK emploie plus de 600 employés locaux et continue son engagement centenaire envers le soutien des communautés alaskaines.
First National Bank Alaska (FBAK) wurde von Forbes als sechster unter Amerikas besten Banken eingestuft und ist die einzige Bank aus Alaska, die in die prestigeträchtige Top-10-Liste aufgenommen wurde. Das Ranking, das am 10. Februar 2025 bekannt gegeben wurde, bewertete Banken anhand von 11 Metriken, darunter Wachstum, Kreditqualität, Rentabilität und Aktienperformance.
Die Bank, die Alaska seit 1922 dient, betreibt 28 Standorte in 19 Gemeinden im gesamten Bundesstaat. Im Jahr 2024 erhielt FBAK mehrere Auszeichnungen, darunter die Auszeichnung 'Best of Alaska Business' für den besten Arbeitsplatz (neun Jahre in Folge), beste Bank/Kreditgenossenschaft (vier Jahre in Folge) und besten Kundenservice. Die Bank hielt auch ihre ausgezeichnete Bewertung im Rahmen des Community Reinvestment Act über den achten Berichtszeitraum hinweg in 24 Jahren aufrecht.
Als Minderheiten-Depotinstitution, aufgrund der Mehrheitsbesitz von Frauen, beschäftigt FBAK über 600 lokale Mitarbeiter und setzt sein jahrhundertelanges Engagement zur Unterstützung der alaskaischen Gemeinden fort.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forbes selected Alaska’s largest community bank, First National Bank Alaska, as one of the top ten banks in the country for their annual list America’s Best Banks. First National ranked sixth in the nation and was the only bank in Alaska to make the list.
The global media company evaluates 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability and stock performance.
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said First National Board Chair and CEO/President Betsy Lawer. “I want to extend my gratitude to our customers and congratulate the more than 600 local employees who provide excellent customer service every day. Being ranked as one of the top ten banks in America by Forbes is a reflection of employee dedication to helping fellow Alaskans succeed.”
Alaska’s community bank since 1922, First National Bank Alaska proudly meets the financial needs of Alaskans with ATMs and 28 locations in 19 communities throughout the state, and by providing banking services to meet their needs across the nation and around the world.
In 2024, Alaska Business readers voted First National “Best of Alaska Business” in the Best Place to Work category for the ninth year in a row, Best Bank/Credit Union for the fourth time running, and Best Customer Service. The bank was also voted “Best of Alaska” in 2024 in the Anchorage Daily News awards, ranking as one of the top three in the Bank/Financial category for the sixth year in a row. American Banker again recognized First National as a “Best Bank to Work For” in 2024, for the seventh consecutive year.
For more than a century, the bank has been committed to supporting the communities it serves. In 2024, for the eighth consecutive reporting period, over a span of twenty-four years, First National received an Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act performance rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Our dedicated team strives to provide exceptional customer service to meet the banking needs of our fellow Alaskans to help shape a brighter tomorrow.
First National Bank Alaska is a Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, and recognized as a Minority Depository Institution by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, as it is majority-owned by women.
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