
First Financial Bank earns highest rating for community investment
CINCINNATI — First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) has earned the highest possible rating of Outstanding from the Federal Reserve Board for its performance under the Community Reinvestment Act. The Outstanding rating follows a broad evaluation of First Financial’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with the safe and sound operation of the institution. This is the second consecutive review period in which First Financial has received the highest rating, which is achieved by only a small number of banks.