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Kathy Kraninger, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has joined the speaker lineup for the upcoming 2019 OBA Convention, May 20-22 at the Edmond Convention Center. Kraninger, along with Oklahoma State Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson and OBA Chairperson Sandy Werner, will meet up for a “fireside chat” during the Lunch & Business Meeting, which begins at noon on …
May 2019
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May 2, 2019
Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame taking nominations
The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame has been created by the OBA Board of Directors to honor individual bankers for their contributions to the banking industry and the State of Oklahoma. In addition, the Hall of Fame is intended to recognize bankers’ achievements on behalf of the Association’s member banks. Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame overview. Oklahoma Bankers Hall of …
April 2019
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April 29, 2019
Week of April 29
In This Issue… Sandy’s salutations Ag bank relief bill introduced Crooks continue to target banks Hearing held on small-dollar loans OBA Emerging Leaders Mix & Mingles scheduled with OSCPA 2019 OBA Convention ready for registrations OBA Financial Privacy Seminar canceled OBA education corner …
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April 23, 2019
Week of April 23
In This Issue… Department of Labor proposes calculation of ‘regular’ rate of pay OBA Emerging Leaders Mix & Mingles scheduled with OSCPA 2019 OBA Convention ready for registrations White House to review reg relief proposals OBA Professional Member scholarship available OBA education corner …
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April 18, 2019
2019 OBA Convention ready for registrations!
Check out the Adobe Spark-rendered page below to learn more about the upcoming OBA Convention and to get registered! (No time for fancy webpages and simply want to get to the registration page and brochure? No problem: click here!)
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April 17, 2019
April 2019 OBA Legal Briefs
Complaints MLA SNAFU Convenience fees on loan payments Complaints By Andy Zavoina “We just don’t get complaints, we pride ourselves on customer service.” That may be true at some bank, perhaps one with a unicorn as a mascot, but I’ll wager most banks have customers who are unhappy about NSF and other account fees, being denied a loan, or a …
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April 17, 2019
R&T Deposit Solutions
Founded in 1974, R&T Deposit Solutions provides deposit funding, liquidity management and securities-based lending programs to the financial services industry. Through its tech-enabled services, R&T helps banks, credit unions, broker-dealers, trust companies and wealth managers meet their unique cash sweep, deposit funding, and securities-based lending needs. As a recognized leader in the administration of deposit networks, the Demand Deposit Marketplace® …
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April 10, 2019
Executive News: Frustrated
Earlier this month, some 20 Oklahoma bankers joined me at the ABA Summit in Washington. This year’s summit was the largest Summit ever for ABA – more than 1,300 bankers and state association folks gathered to discuss some of the pressing issues of the day. We heard from the chairpersons of the respective committees that have jurisdiction over your business …
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April 10, 2019
Real time payments: Does Fed have a role?
As technological advancements have been introduced into the mainstream of commerce, more and more consumers are asking for development of a faster payments system, one that responds in “real time.” It’s the new norm of consumer expectations and bankers across the country are engaging with each other to determine the best course of action. Today there is only one provider …
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April 10, 2019
OBA Convention set for next month in Edmond
One of the soldiers responsible for the capture of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, as well as a noted entrepreneur, businessman and CEO are slated as bookend keynote speakers at this year’s OBA Convention and Trade Show. The 2019 OBA Convention and Trade Show will feature former U.S. Army Delta Force member Eric Maddox as the opening keynote speaker, and Clifton …