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By Alicia Wade OBA Chair COO, Sovereign Bank, Shawnee In August, the OBA focused on strategic planning as we chart our course for the next 12-18 months. We embrace this process not only within the OBA, but also for our member banks, as it ensures we address the needs of both bankers and the communities we serve. Strategic planning is …

A Federal court on Aug. 27 denied a request for summary judgment in a lawsuit by the American Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association and others challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s small business data collection rule. In his decision, Judge Randy Crane ruled the CFPB did not exceed its authority in issuing the rule, nor did it violate the Administrative …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, other associations seek adjustment in face-to-face requirements for borrowers in default Nondeductible portion of OBA dues calculated OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our …

The calculation representing the nondeductible portion of member dues attributable to lobbying expenditures has been made for the OBA’s year ending April 30, 2024. The source of the information used to determine this percentage included the Association’s general ledger and an estimate of the percentage of time related to applicable personnel’s involvement with lobbying activities by management of the Association. …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoman appointed to CDFI board ‘Thank you’, from the OBA Compliance School Board chair … OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications – deadline approaching Enroll now for OBA Consumer Lending School OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …

The percentage of U.S. bank customers who are financially healthy has remained steady, but their overall concern regarding inflation has fallen – yet still remains high – according to a new survey by J.D. Power. Nearly two-thirds of customers said they are struggling to keep up with the cost of goods, which was the lowest level so far this year. …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Inflation concerns wane somewhat among consumers in survey OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications Washington Visit nearing – hotel reservation deadline this week! 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! • …

A Federal court today denied a request for summary judgment in a lawsuit by the American Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association and others challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s small business data collection rule. In his decision, Judge Randy Crane ruled the CFPB did not exceed its authority in issuing the rule, nor did it violate the Administrative Procedure Act, …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Court rejects challenge to CFPB’s Section 1071 rule Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame nominations deadline this week! 2025 Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendar available for earlybird order OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …

The OBA is about to undergo a strategic initiative to update our database. In the upcoming few days, we will send an email to each OBA-member bank’s  primary contact and their HR personnel. The email will contain a spreadsheet that includes all individuals we show as affiliated with their bank, at all locations. WHAT WE NEED: Please, have someone at …