The OBA has entered a co-branding agreement with Kentucky Bankers Association for a quarterly banking publication called Bank Performance Report. BPR currently has 350 bank subscribers from across the country. This report is in electronic and/or printed format utilizing data from the quarterly FFIEC Call Reports, from which the BPR ranks overall performance of each bank headquartered in that state. …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency meeting set for Sept. 20 Bank Performance Report now available through OBA Applications still being taken for OBA Emerging Leaders Academy — deadline Friday! OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …

A U.S. district judge ruled today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s update to its Supervision and Examination Manual is unlawful. Judge J. Campbell Barker, of the Eastern District of Texas, agreed with plaintiffs and issued a summary judgment stating the CFPB’s March 2022 update to the manual exceeds the Bureau’s statutory authority and is based on unconstitutional funding. The lawsuit …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Report: FDIC needs to improve threat information sharing with banks Agencies propose guidance to enhance resolution planning at large banks, invites comments OBA Washington Visit ready for you to register – deadline Monday! 2024 Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar order deadline approaching OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fraud information … odds and ends Treasury Department, IRS offer digital asset regulations Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations – deadline Thursday! 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! • …

We’ve finally reached Aug. 1 and it means two things: The kids are about ready to go back to school and Congress is headed home for the month. We’ve finally reached the August recess; this is when legislators have the opportunity to spend an entire month back in their districts. We’ll be seeing a lot of town halls over the …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2023 class; additionally, the process of selecting inductees has been updated. First, for those interested in nominating a banker, here are some downloadable forms on OBA.com – please return all nominations to Adrian Beverage (adrian@oba.com) by Aug. 31. Second, there is a new process for selecting the …

A Texas federal judge issued an order on July 31 for an injunction against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule. The injunction, which came at the request of the American Bankers Association, the Texas Bankers Association and McAllen, Texas-based Rio Bank, is ONLY for member banks of the ABA and/or TBA. Although both trade associations asked for …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC publishes 2023 Risk Review OBA Washington Visit ready for you to register Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations – deadline approaching! 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! • …

The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma will host a free program on Wednesday about how bankers can navigate the emissions reporting conversation with their oil and gas customers. The Alliance is currently working on two fronts on ESG requirements: 1) Make sure new and proposed emissions regulations are workable and practicable, instead of unworkable and punitive … or potentially fatal to …