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The FDIC last week published its 2023 Risk Review. The report summarizes conditions in the U.S. economy, financial markets and banking industry. The 2023 Risk Review provides a comprehensive summary of key developments and risks in the U.S. banking system, as in prior reports, and includes a new section focused on crypto-asset risk. The report focuses on the effects of key …

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 …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should extend a court-ordered stay of its Section 1071 final rule to cover all FDIC-insured banks while the U.S. Supreme Court considers a separate legal challenge concerning the bureau, the OBA and 49 other state bankers associations said last week in a letter to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. A federal judge in Texas last week …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, other state bankers associations urge delay of Section 1071 implentation Hawaii Bankers Association launches wildlife disaster fund Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2023 OBA Emerging Leaders Academy taking applications OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that …

Additional increases in the federal funds rate will likely be needed to lower inflation to the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said in two speeches on Friday and Monday. Speaking at events in Colorado and Georgia, Bowman noted inflation has cooled since last year’s high but remains elevated. Consumer spending is robust, and demand for workers continues …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed governor: Additional rate hikes expected Draft documents for Oklahoma Housing Stability Program undergo changes Have you registered for OBA Washington Visit yet? Here’s some reasons to do so … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of …