Earlier this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion stemming from a recent case that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional. The Court’s decision came in a case involving Community Financial Services Association of America. Still pending, however, is the American Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association’s Sec. 1071 Final Rule suit that both …
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OBA installs Sovereign Bank COO as chair; honors others at annual convention
OKLAHOMA CITY — Alicia Wade, chief operating officer of Sovereign Bank, in Shawnee, was inducted as chair of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 127th Convention on May 15 at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Wade joined Sovereign Bank earlier this year, and has been a part of the banking industry for 27 years. She also serves on …
Read More »Mobile website available for OBA convention attendees
Be sure to bookmark our dedicated mobile web page for convention, which includes information on the golf tournament, the overall convention schedule, exhibit floor plan, sponsors and more at www.oba.com/convention. Those using iPhones can save the page on their home screen like an app by simply hitting the share button at the bottom of the screen (icon at center that …
Read More »Mobile website available for OBA Convention attendees
Be sure to bookmark our dedicated mobile web page for convention, which includes the schedule, exhibit floor plan, sponsors and more at www.oba.com/convention. Those using iPhones can save the page on their home screen like an app by simply hitting the share button at the bottom of the screen (icon at center that looks like a square with an arrow …
Read More »Week of May 6
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies release third-party risk management guide for community banks Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! Salary survey now open; welcome new strategic member, endorsed vendor OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of …
Read More »Week of April 29
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC appoints Oklahoma banker to subcommittee Report: Small businesses opposed government mandates to credit card networks Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! 2024 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase Survey reports available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …
Read More »Week of April 22
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Bankers associations urge Congress for independent review of recent agency rulemakings Public comments being taken on FDIC evaluations of bank merger applications OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week! • …
Read More »OBA board nominees selected for consideration by membership
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5.4 of the By Laws of the OBA, notice is hereby given of the slate of nominees that have been selected by each of the Board’s nominating committees to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The slate of nominees will be considered by the membership on May 14 at the annual meeting …
Read More »Week of April 15
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoma City banker elected as OBA Emerging Leaders chair Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! 2024 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase Free webinar upcoming on AI for community banks OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might …
Read More »Executive News: Candidate filing period is interesting time in politics
It’s almost 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and I’m anxiously sitting at my computer constantly hitting the refresh button. Now I know what its like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets. Every refresh, you look for any changes and, frankly at this point, if there were changes I probably wouldn’t even notice. No, I’m not looking for concert tickets …
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