SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oriental Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: OFG) today announced that José Rafael Fernández, Vice Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. 2010 Community Bank Investor Conference on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 2:30 PM ET, in New York City. KBW plans to webcast the live presentation at http://www.kbw.com/news/conferenceCommunity2010_Webcast.html.

About Oriental Financial Group

Oriental Financial Group Inc. is a diversified financial holding company operating under U.S. and Puerto Rico banking laws and regulations. Now in its 46^th year in business, Oriental provides a full range of mortgage, commercial and consumer banking services through more than 40 Oriental Group financial centers in Puerto Rico, as well as financial planning, trust, insurance, investment brokerage and investment banking services. Investor information about Oriental can be found at www.orientalfg.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect management's beliefs and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties inherent to the Group's business, including, without limitation, the effect of economic and market conditions, the level and volatility of interest rates, and other risks and considerations detailed in the Group’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These or other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements. The Group also disclaims any obligations to update information contained in this news release because of developments occurring after the date of issuance.

Source: Oriental Financial Group Inc.

Puerto Rico Contact:

Oriental Financial Group Inc.

Marilyn Santiago-Colón, 787-993-4648

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U.S. Contact:

Anreder & Company

Steven Anreder and Gary Fishman, 212-532-3232