The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2024 Convention is set for May 13-15 in Oklahoma City, with the Skirvin Hiton hotel as the host locale. This year’s convention theme is focused on the phrase “Better Together”, which has been a mantra of sorts for OBA Chair Bryan Cain during his year at the head of the Association. Things will start in typical …

A preliminary injunction that blocks the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s credit card late fee rule from taking effect was issued earlier today. A federal judge in Texas issued the injunction, which stops the CFPB’s rule from starting as planned on Tuesday. The ruling came in the case brought by the American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! Select your OBA Emerging Leaders chair FDIC releases new financial inclusion strategic plan 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! •        …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA other state associations ask CFPB to stop overdraft proposal Preliminary injunction issued against new CRA rules Publicize your promotions/hires! Welcome new strategic members, endorsed vendor OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our …

We have finally reached our first deadline at the state legislature, and it couldn’t come fast enough. We started off the session tracking 678 bills, and after the deadline dust settled, we are down to 211 bills. All of the bills we have introduced made it past the deadline and are still alive. We will spend the next couple of …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2024 Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 7-9 at the Waldorf Astoria in Las Vegas. This year’s conference features an exciting lineup of speakers on a range of topics, including fraud trends, secrets of high-performing banks, strategic planning for community banks, emerging cybersecurity threats and risks, the after-effects of the COVID pandemic and the changing …

The American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Independent Community Bankers of America, Texas Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, among others, filed a lawsuit in February in the Northern District of Texas against the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC for exceeding their statutory authority and acting arbitrarily and capriciously with their recent amendments to the Community Reinvestment …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Deadline to apply is March 31! State ag liens website updated FFIEC makes changes to Uniform Bank Performance Report OBA fraud department looking for photo assistance Bankers at state Capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA seeks general counsel; current legal staff still on duty to assist bankers! Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring OBA welcomes 50-Year Club nominations 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 …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, U.S. Chamber of Commerce file suit against CFPB’s late fees rule Senior Management Conference registration deadline this week! 2024 Compensation Trends & Employee Benefits Survey open for participation OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that …