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In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA updating member database: needs help from banks! Hints can help customers understand they are affected by fraud ATM scams on uptick in Oklahoma CFPB updates small business lending rule filing instructions OBA Washington Visit nearing – hotel reservation deadline approaching! OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA …
August 2024
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August 16, 2024
Executive News: Association ‘Alliance’ watches bankers’ interests
Last month when I finished my article, I immediately started thinking about my August column because it’s usually a little bit slower and quieter during the summer. While the summer months gives us an opportunity get caught up on projects and ready for the fall when things really start picking up, I always wonder what in the heck am I …
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August 16, 2024
Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2024
The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2024 class; additionally, a reminder the process of selecting inductees was updated for last year going forward. The deadline to submit a nomination is Aug. 31. First, for those interested in nominating a banker, there are some downloadable forms linked on the front page of OBA.com – …
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August 16, 2024
FDIC proposes enlargement of deposit broker definition
The FDIC board voted 3-2 on July 30 to move forward with a proposed rule that would expand the definition of “deposit broker” to capture many deposit placement arrangements that currently do not meet the criteria for enhanced scrutiny under current regulation, such as sweep deposits and those related to financial technology and cryptocurrency. The proposal would amend a 2020 …
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August 16, 2024
The Bankers Solutions
BRIEF STATEMENT Consulting, Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit Solutions Let’s Build a Better Bank The best banking is based on relationships. Knowing your customers, meeting their needs and providing expert financial solutions and support is at the heart of community banking. Good bankers make their customers’ business and personal finances work. But what makes a bank work? The Bankers Solutions …
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August 13, 2024
Recordings of fraud prevention conference available
The second annual Fraud Prevention Conference was held in-person and virtually over three Fridays last month. Hosted by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office, Oklahoma Insurance Department and Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, the Conference was helpful for financial institutions to understand many of the scams targeting their customers, particularly seniors. If you were unable to attend, we were able to …
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August 13, 2024
Week of Aug. 12
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA: CFPB rule could reduce credit availability for consumers Free webinar available on #BanksNeverAsk campaign Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2024 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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August 6, 2024
USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance checks targets of fraudsters
As mentioned in the July 22 Weekly Update, Commercial New Account Fraud Rears Up in Oklahoma, watch for checks from the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to be stolen from the mail system and deposited into new accounts opened for the purpose of committing fraud. The application period for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program ended …
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August 6, 2024
Week of Aug. 5
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance checks targets of fraudsters Recordings of fraud prevention conference available OBA Washington Visit just around corner: Join your peers in D.C. this fall! Second-quarter bank reports now available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might …
July 2024
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July 30, 2024
Week of July 29
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA co-sponsors upcoming financial crimes forum FinCEN issues guidance to bank customers on reporting rules Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2024 Earlybird registration deadline looming for ABA convention OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …