In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA hosts Zoom meeting with attorney general’s office on alien ownership of Oklahoma real estate Federal Reserve proposes new rule on interchange fees Bank Performance Report available for OBA members OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …
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Week of Oct. 23
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … New real estate ownership laws go into effect Nov. 1 – OBA to host Zoom meeting with attorney general’s office Banking agencies release CRA regulation changes 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 »Executive News: Annual Washington Visit went smoothly, successfully
In late September, the OBA made its annual trek to the nation’s capital for the Annual Washington Visit. It was a record-setting trip as there were 100 individuals registered for the visit. This is a record for us and is one of the largest crowds for any state banking association ever. While there were lots of laughs, fellow ship and …
Read More »Inductees selected for Bankers Hall of Fame
The 2023 induction class for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame was unveiled in September. Nevyle Cable, Jim Hamby, Harry Leonard and Ted McGuire will make up the 2023 class and officially be inducted on Dec. 7 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Nevyle Cable is the longtime president and CEO of First National Bank and Trust Co., …
Read More »SAFER Banking Act, FinCEN provide nice news for banks
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs passed the SAFER Banking Act late last month, which protects financial institutions that provide banking and financial services to cannabis-related businesses. The vote marked the first time the Senate, in any form, has voted in favor of either the SAFER Banking Act, or its predecessor, the SAFE Banking Act. While …
Read More »Week of Oct. 16
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Organizations recommend study into proposed capital requirements Publicize your promotions, hires OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament 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! • • • …
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In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Organizations urge Congress to extend New Markets Tax Credit Check out ABA’s Check Fraud Claim Directory OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament 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 »Week of Oct. 2
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Results compiled from OBA’s recent FedNow survey Fed vice chair: Rates might be held restrictive for foreseeable future Bank Performance Report, pre-orders for 2024 holiday signs now available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …
Read More »Week of Sept. 25
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, business groups seek extension on comments for proposed overtime rule OBA joins other banking associations urging rejection of credit card routing mandates Deluxe offers free check security seminar OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …
Read More »Executive News: Budget battles claim focus on Capitol Hill
We have officially entered the best time of year. Fall will eventually bring us cooler weather, but it’s the fact college football has arrived. With the start of September, every college fan base has aspirations of a great season and hope this will be their year. Well, I wish you all the best of luck because my season has already …
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