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Climate First Bank , the world's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, is taking immediate action to support customers affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles, California. From January 8, 2025, to February 28, 2025, the bank will waive overdraft fees on consumer deposit accounts to provide financial relief to those impacted by the disaster.

Climate First Bank today announced a new partnership with Lake County Pride, a leading organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community in Lake County, Florida. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Climate First Bank's ongoing commitment to fostering inclusivity and supporting diverse communities.

Optus Bank and Climate First Bank are proud to announce that two of their visionary leaders have been recognized with the esteemed Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Awards. Dominik Mjartan, former CEO and current Vice Chairman of Optus Bank and Founding Director of Climate First Bank, has been awarded the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. Ken LaRoe, CEO and Founder of Climate First Bank, has received the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Florida Award.

Climate First Bank, the nation's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, today announced the launch of ethical and compliant cannabis banking services for Florida cannabis-related companies. This new offering aims to support the burgeoning Florida cannabis industry with secure, reliable and affordable financial solutions.

Leadership expansion accelerates growth in specialty finance beginning with factoring and asset-based lending.

Climate First Bank, the world’s first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis today, was recognized as the fastest-growing new bank in the United States since 2009, according to a new analysis of federal banking data.