The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recently released the results from the Second Quarter 2018 national Small Business Lending Survey. The quarterly survey of U.S. banks provides data on lending activity and terms for small businesses, a critical source of employment and economic growth for the country. Key findings include: Outstanding commercial and industrial (C&I) loan balances grew for …
October 2018
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October 17, 2018
Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA
Want to get to know other young banking and finance professionals in your area? Grab a seat with us Nov. 1 and enjoy drinks and networking hosted by the OBA Emerging Leaders in partnership with the OSCPA’s Young Accounting Professionals Committee. These Mix & Mingles are 5-7 p.m., come and go. The November Mix & Mingle will provide a unique …
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October 16, 2018
Week of Oct. 16
In This Issue… • Banker comments still needed • Agencies propose amendments to regulatory capital treatment for HVCRE exposures • StoneCastle seeking immediate opportunity to invest in community bank subordinated debt • Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA • OBA education corner …
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October 11, 2018
Beverage, Thompson testify on banking hurdles with medical marijuana
OBA President and CEO Roger Beverage, along with Oklahoma State Commissioner Mick Thompson, testified on Oct. 10 before the Medical Marijuana Working Group, made up of state lawmakers in the both the House and Senate. Beverage and Thompson discussed the difficulties facing Oklahoma banks in dealing with the burgeoning medical marijuana industry in the state. You can read the NewsOK …
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October 9, 2018
Week of Oct. 8
In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA • Viral hoax messages running rampant through Facebook • OBA education corner …
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October 8, 2018
Executive News: The Kavanaugh effect
I waited a few days after my “deadline” had passed to write this month’s column. The reason for the delay is I wanted to see whethe r the U.S. Senate would confirm or reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The final vote occurred shortly after Texas beat OU …
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October 8, 2018
Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inaugural inductees announced
The OBA is proud to announce the inaugural group of inductees for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame, with the ceremony set for Dec. 4 in Oklahoma City. Larry Briggs, with First National Bank of Shawnee; Ken Fergeson, with NBC Oklahoma in Altus; and Gene Rainbolt, with BancFirst in Oklahoma City, comprise the initial group to be inducted into the …
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October 2, 2018
OBA Technology seminar canceled
The OBA Technology seminar, scheduled for Oct. 25, has been canceled. Full refunds will be given to those who have already registered. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the OBA education department if you need more information.
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October 2, 2018
Week of Oct. 1
In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Special OU football ticket prices available to OBA members! • NewsOK story: New rulings on medical marijuana go against employers • OBA education corner …
September 2018
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September 27, 2018
2018 Washington Visit app available for download
The iPhone app for the 2018 OBA Washington Visit is now available for download. You can download the OBA app, which provides location and times and other information for the event, by clicking here (for iTunes) or here (for Google Play). If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Cowen at the OBA.