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November 2018

  • November 20, 2018

    Week of Nov. 19

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Oklahoma banking industry continues record pace • FDIC releases decision on simplified capital requirements • Could your bank take brief survey on armed guards/bank entrances? • Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony set for Dec. 4 • OBA education corner …

  • November 13, 2018

    Week of Nov. 13

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony set for Dec. 4 • OBA education corner …

  • November 13, 2018

    ABA survey: Nearly all Americans enjoy digital banking experience

    Ninety-three percent of Americans rated their bank’s online and mobile app experience as “excellent,” “very good,” or “good,” according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The survey also found that seven in 10 Americans (70 percent) use a mobile device to manage their bank account at least once per month, and …

  • November 8, 2018

    Executive News: Well, now what?

    As this issue of the Oklahoma Banker goes to press, the November elections are over. Sort of. But I still want to see some key numbers and results that will help me have a better understanding of the lay of the (new) political landscape. At the state level, we know most of our key new players – almost all of …

  • November 8, 2018

    Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inaugural class set for induction

    The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame will induct its first-ever class on Dec. 4 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Shawnee banker Larry Briggs, Altus banker Ken Fergeson and Oklahoma City banker Gene Rainbolt will make up the inaugural class. If you are interested in attending the event, please RSVP by Nov. 21 to the OBA’s Nancy McKinnis …

  • November 8, 2018

    Fed needing comments on real-time payments

    The Federal Reserve Board of Governors published a notice on Oct. 3 asking for comment on actions the Fed could take to facilitate real-time interbank settlement of faster payments. The goal, according to the notice filed, is to “achieve ubiquitous, nationwide access to safe and efficient faster payments.” “Technology has changed everything,” said Esther George, president of the Federal Reserve …

  • November 8, 2018

    Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inaugural class set for induction on Dec. 4

    The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame will induct its first-ever class on Dec. 4 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Shawnee banker Larry Briggs, Altus banker Ken Fergeson and Oklahoma City banker Gene Rainbolt will make up the inaugural class. If you are interested in attending the event, please RSVP by Nov. 21 to the OBA’s Nancy McKinnis …

  • November 6, 2018

    Week of Nov. 5

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Could your bank take brief survey on armed guards/bank entrances? • CRA comments still needed • SBA proposes to eliminate poultry loans? • Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony set for Dec. 4 • OBA education corner …

  • November 2, 2018

    Info on ATM Cash-Out schemes

    https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/08/fbi-warns-of-unlimited-atm-cashout-blitz/#more-44642 https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/07/hackers-breached-virginia-bank-twice-in-eight-months-stole-2-4m/ This FBI alert also contains specific recommendations for financial institutions to take action.

  • November 2, 2018

    Public service announcement on business email compromise.

    PSA Video FBI press release