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The calculation representing the nondeductible portion of member dues attributable to lobbying expenditures has been made for the OBA’s year ending April 30, 2023. The source of the information used to determine this percentage included the Association’s general ledger and an estimate of the percentage of time related to applicable personnel’s involvement with lobbying activities by management of the Association. …
November 2023
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November 28, 2023
Week of Nov. 27
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FinCEN raises alert on COVID-19 tax credit fraud schemes Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame fifth class set for induction – still seats available for ceremony! OBA Intern Program ready for 2024 OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random …
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November 24, 2023
Executive News: Conference highlights local importance of agriculture
I’m throwing everyone a bit of a change-up this month as I’ve elected to cede my column space to our OBA chair, Bryan Cain. Bryan attended the American Bankers Association Agricultural Bankers Conference, which was held here in Oklahoma in the early part of November. I, myself, gave some quick opening remarks on behalf of our state hosting, but then …
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November 24, 2023
Section 1071 injunction extended to all banks
A U.S. District Court judge on Oct. 26 broadened a partial injunction, originally issued to the Texas Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association and a Texas-based bank, to now include all banks nationwide subject to the Section 1071 Final Rule. Judge Randy Crane barred the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from implementing and enforcing the Sec. 1071 Final Rule against all …
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November 24, 2023
New real estate laws initiate in November
New real estate ownership laws in Oklahoma went into effect on Nov. 1, specifically concerning alien ownership of Oklahoma real estate. Title 60 O.S. § 121 – Alien ownership of Oklahoma real estate is posted below, with the highlighted section being the part activated at the beginning of this month. No alien or any person who is not a citizen …
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November 22, 2023
State Banking Board approves 60% reduction in 2024 assessments
The Oklahoma State Banking Board voted unanimously at its November meeting to reduce the assessments paid by Oklahoma state-chartered banks. The 2024 assessment rate was discounted 60% for each bank with assets less than $1 billion and 15% for each bank with assets more than $1 billion. During the meeting held Nov. 15, State Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson discussed increased …
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November 21, 2023
GSB-University of Wisconsin Madison releases 2024 schools’ schedule
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has released the dates of its 2024 schools, including the Graduate School of Banking, Human Resource Management School, Bank Technology Management School, and more! For the 2024 schedule, click here.
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November 21, 2023
GSB-OBA offers scholarships to member bankers
The OBA offers scholarship opportunities to member bankers pursuing the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Graduate School of Banking and the GSB Human Resource Management School. For more information regarding scholarships, click here.
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November 21, 2023
GSB-University of Wisconsin Madison announces 2024 session
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has announced its Graduate School of Banking 2024 session, and the application deadline is June 15. For more information, click here.
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November 21, 2023
Week of Nov. 21
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … State Banking Board approves 60% reduction in 2024 assessments Nondeductible portion of OBA dues calculated OBA soliciting CD bids Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame fifth class set for induction OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …