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Outside, independent consulting company providing credit risk management functions such as loan review, credit administration functions, ALLL reviews and analysis, credit analysis and other services. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: David McSwain 818 N Husband St #19 Stillwater, OK 74075 (405) 880-1039 Email: david@mcswainconsulting.net Website: www.mcswainconsulting.net
January 2017
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January 27, 2017
OBA Intern Program looking for banks, bankers
One education program, in particular, to be aware of is the OBA Intern Program. The Intern Program will again be active in 2017 and we’re looking for participating banks! For more information on this IMPORTANT program – important not only to aspiring students, but also to participating banks – contact the OBA education department at (405) 424-5252!
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January 26, 2017
MIDCON Data Shredding
Data storage and document destruction. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Greg Blakely 13431 N. Broadway Ext., Suite 115 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 Phone: (405) 478-1234 Email: gblakely@midcondata.com Website: www.midconshredding.com
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January 23, 2017
Week of Jan. 23
From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman We witnessed a remarkable event noon on Friday in Washington D.C. – the peaceful transition of political power in the United States. Since George Washington handed over the presidency to John Adams some 220 years ago, 23 presidential elections resulted in power transferred to another party. This occurred again Friday, Jan. 20, …
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January 17, 2017
Week of Jan. 17
OCC: Fintech charter has ‘very high bar’; few applicants expected During an ABA member webinar Monday, senior OCC officials provided more details about the agency’s proposed special purpose national bank charter intended for innovative fintech firms. The officials noted the charter is not a different kind of charter; it would be a national bank charter, with all of the privileges and …
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January 10, 2017
Clarification on ADA website compliance problem
Recently, you have read about large law firms sending demand letters to banks and other small businesses alleging that the entity’s website does not conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The violation(s) are that such websites are not accessible by either a visually- or hearing-impaired consumer. “This issue is one about which we are very concerned,” OBA President Roger …
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January 10, 2017
Women In Banking program set for March
Women in senior level or high-potential middle management positions in the banking industry in Oklahoma are invited to attend a forum on March 28 hosted in partnership with the OBA and the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma The forum will address topics critical to bankers today and will provide industry and leadership development knowledge that will enhance their careers and …
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January 9, 2017
Week of Jan. 9
From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman As predicted by many sources, including the ABA, health care reform has quickly taken center stage as the number one domestic political issue. After reading and listening to supporters from both sides of the aisle, I’m reminded of the hot potato game we played as children. If you remember, the objective is …
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January 3, 2017
Week of Jan. 3
From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman The Oklahoman editorial on New Year’s Day listed its wish list for 2017. So, instead of New Year’s resolutions that are usually broken before January has passed, I have a federal legislative wish list. I limit myself to three wishes since I’m hoping a genie will be sure to grant them. Also, …
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January 2, 2017
December 2016 Legal Briefs
DOL’s Overtime Rule Blocked Reg Z, Reg M Thresholds Form W-9 Questions & Answers Who can release a mortgage Must the spouse sign the mortgage secured by commercial real estate? Waiver of homestead Recitation of marital statuts Purchase, non-borrowing spouse not in title Name discrepancy