American Bankers Association to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ABAQ Community Bank Index by Ringing Today’s Nasdaq Closing Bell

The American Bankers Association will ring today’s Nasdaq Closing Bell to mark the 20th anniversary of the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index (ABAQ).

Launched in December 2003, the ABAQ is the most broadly representative stock index for community banks and helps raise awareness of this key segment of the financial services sector among analysts and investors.

“We look forward to celebrating ABAQ’s 20th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell later today,” said ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols. “This milestone speaks to the continued health and vitality of our nation’s community banks, and the critical role they play in our economy. The depth and breadth of our banking sector makes us the envy of the world, and community banks play an absolutely essential role in that ecosystem. We want to thank our partners at Nasdaq for their strong support of ABAQ over the years, and we congratulate the more than 250 banks that make up the index on this important achievement.”

Today’s Closing Bell Ceremony can be viewed at https://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/bell-ringing-ceremony beginning at 3:45 p.m. ET.