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The quarter saw many issues pressed to the brink – of failure, transition, collapse and default. Given everything that transpired – or almost did – the limited losses in most markets were a remarkable testament to their fortitude.

For the sixth consecutive year, we are ranked among the top U.S. commercial credit card issuers.

Preparing your business and customers for a spike in inflation.

The economy is recovering rapidly but the pandemic and its aftermath are not quite done. This leaves policymakers with the dilemma of how to transition from crisis policies to more normal ones.

The reopening of the economy and the increase in availability of the COVID-19 vaccine has led to a strong recovery for the start of the year. Our banking experts provide a summary and review new developments that have investors optimistic about the economic recovery.

FirstBank & Trust, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc., has been named a “Forbes Best Bank 2021.”

FirstBank & Trust of Texas today announced the retirement of CEO Barry Orr, effective March 31, 2021. Mr. Orr is the organizer and founder of FirstBank & Trust, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.

The development of a COVID-19 vaccine and a shift in US political power propelled the markets to new highs in the fourth quarter. Our banking experts provide a fourth quarter summary and review new developments that have investors optimistic about the economic recovery.

Bank experts give an overview of the markets for the third quarter of 2020.  This market commentary includes a discussion of the COVID government relief efforts to stimulate the economy and stats on how the markets are performing.

FirstBank & Trust supports Tahoka Elementary Campus to honor teachers who are working harder than ever for their students.