OptimumBank to Host Inaugural Virtual Banking Conference on September 12, 2024, via Live Webcast

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OptimumBank (Nasdaq: OPHC), announced today that in collaboration with and , it will hold its upcoming milestone event, OptimumBank’s Virtual Banking Conference, slated for Thursday, September 12, 2024. The conference will be streamed live on the web, setting the stage as a premier gathering within the finance industry. Top-tier market experts will discuss the current US budget deficit, the direction of interest rates, inflationary and deflationary trends, bank balance sheet risks, and the concerns surrounding geopolitical headwinds. Interested participants can find detailed information and registration on the .

Opening remarks will be delivered by renowned public figure , former Governor of Ohio, and distinguished U.S. Congressman. Kasich’s extensive career includes 18 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he notably chaired the House Budget Committee during a historic era of U.S. budget surplus—a milestone unmatched in over 50 years. His insights promise to illuminate critical perspectives on national fiscal policies and governance.

The conference will feature two dynamic panels:

The first, Global Economic Trends: Risks, Opportunities, and Insights with industry luminaries , Chief Economist for ; , author and Chief Economist for ; former Chief Economist for and CEO of ; and Chief Market Strategist at

The second, Inflation’s Impact: Aligning Monetary Policy with Investment Strategies with leading figures President of ; Global Head of Forecasting at , Chaired Professor of Finance at and , Chief Macro Strategist at

Closing remarks will be delivered by former Chair of the and recognized among Forbes Magazine's most powerful women globally. Her tenure at the FDIC during the financial crisis of 2006-2011 offers unparalleled insights into today’s banking challenges and opportunities.

This event is free and open to all who register, however, access is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis for the live webcast. The event will start promptly at 9:00 AM and is expected to conclude before noon. For more information and to secure your spot, visit .

Media inquiries, questions for the speakers, or questions about OptimumBank can be sent to Seth Denison at .

About OptimumBank Holdings, Inc.

 was founded in 2000 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The bank focuses on traditional in-person banking with businesses and consumers residing in South Florida. Our customers found a bank that isn’t charging the exorbitant fees they were experiencing at the larger financial institutions, a bank having unmatched expertise in real estate and commercial lending. OptimumBank has seen explosive growth this decade, and we look to capitalize on our momentum in the coming months and years ahead. The Company is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “OPHC”.

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Contact: Seth Denison

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