In This Issue… ABA urges cannabis banking reform in Senate banking testimony today 2019 Convention Golf Tournament rescheduled – registration deadline on Wednesday! OBA education corner …
July 2019
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July 17, 2019
July 2019 OBA Legal Briefs
How to Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) EGRRCPA Status Update (Part 1) How to Write Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) By Roy L. Adams Introduction. Hello, readers! I am a second-year law student at Oklahoma City University School of Law, and a legal intern working for your OBA’s Legal and Compliance Team. Just based on that sparse information, you are probably …
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July 16, 2019
Week of July 15
In This Issue… Bankers at the Brewery event scheduled in August Action requests vote from ABA member bank CEOs 2019 Convention Golf Tournament rescheduled Answer leadership’s call: OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications Annual Washington Visit scheduled OBA education corner …
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July 12, 2019
Executive News: This guy was a great one!
I’ve never written my column like this before. I’ve never commented in this space about a former OBA chairman who has passed away, and there have been a few. I should have. I should have paid proper tribute to these outstanding leaders. Over the past 31 years, there have been several who have passed on to better things and a …
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July 12, 2019
Report: Credit unions fail serving ‘modest means’
Late last month, a study by Karen Shaw Petrou from Federal Financial Analytics found credit unions are not meeting their statutory mission of serving individuals of “modest means.” The study also confirmed that credit union members are disproportionately from middle- and upper-income households. The report also notes that credit unions’ lack of “mission compliance” deepens economic inequality in the United …
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July 12, 2019
OBA Emerging Leaders Academy taking applications for 2019-20
Take note the OBA 2019-20 Emerging Leaders Academy is currently accepting applications. The OBA extends an invitation to any employee of a bank that is a member of the OBA to apply. A panel of bankers will review the applicants and choose those accepted into the Academy. Participants must attend all sessions to successfully graduate from the program. There are …
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July 12, 2019
Washington Visit set for September
The OBA’s Annual Washington Visit has been scheduled for Sept. 15-17, 2019, and the hotel will be the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. Additionally, NEW this year, we are offering an offsite excursion to Mount Vernon that will include transportation, private tour (of the historic area, mansion & tomb), lunch and free time to explore the grounds. Registration information should …
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July 12, 2019
Answer leadership’s call: OBA Emerging Leaders Academy accepting applications
Take note the OBA 2019-20 Emerging Leaders Academy is currently accepting applications. We’re looking for the best and brightest bankers who seek to sharpen their leadership skills. The Academy will help you reach new heights with powerful speakers offering information leaders need for effectively maneuvering in today’s business climate. Each session helps participants become true leaders by understanding those around …
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July 9, 2019
Annual Washington Visit scheduled
The OBA’s Annual Washington Visit has been scheduled for Sept. 15-17, 2019, and the hotel will be the Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. Additionally, NEW this year, we are offering an offsite excursion to Mount Vernon that will include transportation, private tour (of the historic area, mansion & tomb), lunch and free time to explore the grounds. Registration information should …
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July 9, 2019
Bankers at the Brewery event scheduled in August
Join us from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (come & go) on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and enjoy beers and time with your banking peers at the Enid Brewing Company. The brewery is typically closed on Tuesdays, but they are opening their doors specifically for us. Bankers at the Brewery will provide a unique atmosphere to meet fellow banking leaders. The first …