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In This Issue…
- Service Oklahoma holding biweekly calls on electronic liens and titles
- OBA to host Bank Fraud Investigators Group on March 31
- FBI issues warning on increasing robbery risks to ATM technicians
- Emerging Leaders socials set for OKC, Ardmore and Tulsa
- Bankers’ Night Out programs continue across the state
- Join your banking peers in D.C. this fall!
- OBA education corner …
Service Oklahoma holding biweekly calls on electronic liens and titles
On July 1, 2025, Oklahoma will fully transition to electronic liens and titles (ELT). Standard paper titles will no longer be printed. Lienholders will use electronic records, and dealers will have the option to use electronic bills of sale for title transactions. Service Oklahoma will host a Teams call every other week beginning March 24 and ending Sept. 1. These calls will show how the new system works and provide an opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to be added to these calls, please email Adrian Beverage (adrian@oba.com) and he’ll make sure you get the calendar invite. There is no limit on how many employees from each bank can participate.
OBA to host Bank Fraud Investigators Group on March 31
The Oklahoma Bankers Association Fraud Division will host the Bank Fraud Investigators Group (BFIG) meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31 in the Harris Event Center.
This quarterly meeting is for financial institutions and law enforcement in the state of Oklahoma to discuss electronic transaction crimes: card fraud, wire/ACH fraud, internet scams, crypto scams, business e-mail compromises, ATM fraud/jackpotting, etc. Registration is not required.
We encourage you to come with information to share. If you know of a financial institution or law enforcement agency that may be interested in attending, please invite them. We hope to see you there!
Monday, March 31 – 9:30 a.m.
Oklahoma Banker’s Association
643 NE 41st St
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
FBI issues warning on increasing robbery risks to ATM technicians
The FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, in coordination with the Office of Private Sector (OPS), prepared this Liaison Information Report (LIR) to warn companies in the financial services sector about new ATM robbery tactics and the increased safety risks to ATM technicians. Due to improved ATM security, technology and placement, some criminals may be shifting to new ATM robbery tactics, whereby the technician inadvertently does the most difficult part of the theft: opening the machine.
Emerging Leaders socials set for OKC, Ardmore and Tulsa
Join your banking peers for an Emerging Leaders social!
There is no registration fee, but please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there. Questions? Email Megan McGuire.
Oklahoma City: Click here to RSVP. The Oklahoma City Emerging Leaders social is sponsored by Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Date: Tuesday, March 25
Time: 5-5:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites OKC Downtown, 741 N. Phillips Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Ardmore: Click here to RSVP. The Ardmore Emerging Leaders social is sponsored by SW Graduate School of Banking.
Date: Thursday, March 27
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Dornick Hills Country Club, 519 Country Club Rd, Ardmore, OK 73401
Tulsa: Click here to RSVP.
Date: Tuesday, April 1
Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa, OK 74015
These socials will be held at the Bankers’ Night Out locations in Oklahoma City, Ardmore and Tulsa. If you plan to attend the BNO after the social, please register accordingly.
Bankers’ Night Out programs continue across the state
The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. In addition to state and federal legislative updates, the program will include a discussion on the recent developments in your industry.
As in the past, the schedule for each of these meetings is:
5:30 p.m. – Drinks
6:15 p.m. – Program
7 p.m. – Dinner
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The cost is $60 per person. Click here for a registration form.
Locations and dates for this year’s events are:
- Oklahoma City, March 25.
- Ardmore, March 27.
- Tulsa, April 1.
- Enid, April 10.
- Krebs, April 30
Additionally, a special lunch edition of the Bankers Night Out events will be held on April 30 at Shangri-La, in Afton. It will start at 11:30 a.m. and the cost is $50 per person.
Please contact Thi Pham (thi@oba.com) for sponsorship questions.
Join your banking peers in D.C. this fall!
The OBA’s Annual Washington Visit has been scheduled for Sept. 21-23 and the hotel will be The Mayflower Hotel.
Click here to view the brochure. If you have any questions, contact Megan McGuire at the OBA.
We are still finalizing the detailed schedule, which will include meetings with regulatory agencies and the Oklahoma delegation.
Login to register online or submit the registration form available in the brochure.
In 2024, Oklahoma had the most bankers of any state travel to D.C. to advocate for our industry, and we are aiming to repeat in 2025!
OBA education corner …
Later sunsets paired with March Madness … Rejoice! Spring is upon us! After you fill out your brackets, take a look at our upcoming continuing education opportunities!
- Basic Bankruptcy 101, March 26, webinar — Every financial institution employee should have a fundamental understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and your institution’s rights and obligations under this code.
- Opening Business Accounts, March 26-Oklahoma City; March 27-Enid — In this evening seminar, participants gain confidence and a clear understanding of the regulatory, compliance, documentation and state law requirements for opening business accounts.
- Safe Deposit Boxes: Opening, Managing and Avoiding Potential Legal Issues, April 2, webinar — This session is ideal for new accounts staff, branch managers, compliance officers, and anyone that uses safe deposit boxes.
- Fair Lending Workshop for Community Banks, April 2, webinar — Join us for this special 2-hour class and workshop for community bankers to explore the requirements and the environment for Fair Lending standards.
Additionally, GSB-Colorado, in partnership with the OBA, has unveiled its new Bold Leaders Scholarship, which will replace the previous Bolder Bankers Scholarship. This scholarship will be given to an individual who has completed either the OBA Intermediate School or the OBA Emerging Leaders Academy.
- GSB-Colorado/OBA Bold Bankers Scholarship: — Deadline April 18.