Banks join automakers in inaugurating new dealerships
April 11, 2014
Oriental Auto, a division of Oriental Financial Group, and FirstBank made back-to-back announcements this week of their support of the auto industry, partnering with them to open new dealerships this week.
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Puerto Rican banking veteran González to head FHLBNY
March 21, 2014
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced Thursday that José R. González has been named president and chief executive officer of the FHLBNY effective April 1, 2014.
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Oriental Auto, Mitsubishi unveil contest winners
March 6, 2014
Oriental Auto and Mitsubishi recently joined forces for the “Get on board a Mitsubishi with Oriental Auto” sweepstakes through which customers who bought a new car from the automaker and took out a loan with the financing company had the chance to win a number of prizes.
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Oriental kicks off tax season with diversified growth IRA
February 19, 2014
Oriental Bank is kicking off this year’s tax season, when individuals are seeking money management tools to reduce their obligations with the government, with its Diversified Growth IRA (DGI) campaign, a collective investment fund that has yielded positive growth results over the past decade.
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Banks run special hours for Washington’s Birthday
February 17, 2014
Puerto Rico banks will be operating on a special schedule today in observance of the Washington’s Birthday holiday. Following are the schedules for the major banks.
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Oriental Bank starts 50th year with strong balance sheet
February 5, 2014
Oriental Bank kicked off the start of its 50th anniversary celebration Tuesday by highlighting its strong financial performance, its track record of bringing innovative financial services to Puerto Rico, and its heritage helping build strong communities.
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Oriental reports $85M in ’13 income, $16.6M for 4Q13
February 4, 2014
Oriental Financial Group reported Monday income available to common shareholders amounted to $16.6 million, or $0.35 per share diluted for the fourth quarter of 2013.
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Oriental is 1st local bank to offer mobile check deposit
November 22, 2013
Oriental Bank announced Thursday the launch of “FOTODepósito,” a service that allows clients to deposit checks through their smartphones and tablet devices, becoming the first and only bank in Puerto Rico to offer a mobile deposit solution.
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Oriental records $16.2M profit in 3Q13
October 29, 2013
OFG Bancorp reported Monday its results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, which showed income available to common shareholders of $16.2 million, up 10 percent from the $14.7 million reported in the same year-ago quarter.
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Banks run special hours for Columbus Day holiday
October 14, 2013
While it will be business-as-usual for the government and most private sector businesses, Puerto Rico banks will offer special hours today in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
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Oriental’s González takes Fed. Home Loan Bank NY post
September 24, 2013
José Ramón González has resigned as senior executive vice president of banking and corporate development to accept a position as executive vice president of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Oriental Financial Group announced Monday.
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Oriental Mortgage goes after 1st-time homebuyers
September 17, 2013
Aware that buying a home can be daunting, Oriental Mortgage is launching a campaign to help first-time buyers ward off “Adquidofobia,” or buyer’s phobia of signing on the dotted line.
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Oriental looks to add 25K new accounts, boost deposits
September 12, 2013
Oriental Bank is looking to add 25,000 new customers and boost deposits by 3 percent in the next 12 months by offering to reimburse them for the bank fees they pay for using a competitor’s automated teller machine.
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Oriental Bank CEO to head Bankers Association
September 10, 2013
Oriental Bank President José Rafael Fernández will be chairing the Puerto Rico Bankers Association starting this month, something he described Monday as “a true challenge, but a great opportunity.”
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Banks outline schedules for long holiday weekend
July 25, 2013
While many Puerto Rico residents will kick off a four-day weekend today, commercial banks will be observing the July 25th Constitution Day celebration and Saturday’s José Celso Barbosa holiday with special hours.
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