NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global
securities, today announced First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX: FBAK), Alaska's largest locally owned
community bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. First National Bank Alaska upgraded to OTCQX from the
Pink® market.
First National Bank Alaska begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "FBAK." U.S. investors can find current
financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
"We are pleased to welcome First National Bank Alaska as the 20th community bank to join OTCQX this year and as the first bank
from Alaska," said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of
Corporate Services, OTC Markets Group. "First National Bank Alaska will trade alongside investor-focused community banks on OTCQX
that are distinguished by the integrity of their operations and diligence with which they convey their qualifications."
"For nearly 100 years, our Alaskan-owned and –operated bank has earned sustained success by providing high quality banking
services to friends and neighbors, to their businesses, and to their employees," said Betsy Lawer,
First National Board Chair and CEO. "We think that's a story worth telling on a national stage. By joining the OTCQX Best Market
on Alaska Day, October 18, it is our intent to generate broader recognition by investors and
highlight First National's long-term commitment to the Great Land. By doing so, we expect to enhance share value to all
shareholders."
First National Bank Alaska was sponsored for OTCQX by Raymond James & Associates, Inc., a
qualified third-party firm responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and recommending membership.
About First National Bank Alaska
Alaskan-owned and -operated since 1922, First National proudly meets the financial needs of Alaskans with ATMs and
branches in 18 communities throughout the state. This year Alaska Business readers voted the bank the "Best of Alaska Business"
in the Best Place to Work category for the third year in a row and as best Corporate Citizen for the second. Also in 2018,
Microsoft News named First National the most admired company in the state and American Banker chose First National as a "Best
Bank to Work For."
About OTC Markets Group Inc.
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