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As we turn the corner to 2024, it’s always good to look back at the previous year and see what was accomplished and to set a road map for the next year. It was an interesting year – like many years in this industry it was an absolute roller coaster. Along the way, we had victories, frustrations, great events and …
January 2024
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January 24, 2024
Agencies update CRA asset-size thresholds
The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced in late December the 2024 updated asset-size thresholds used to define “small bank” and “intermediate small bank” under their current Community Reinvestment Act regulations. The CRA regulations establish the framework and criteria by which the relevant agencies assess a financial institution’s record of helping to meet the credit needs …
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January 24, 2024
Benchmark Operations
Bank consulting in the areas of operations, policy development, risk management and finance. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Sandy Bracken 11213 Springhollow Ct. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Phone: (405) 823-8542 Email: sandyb@benchmarkops.com Website: www.benchmarkops.com
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January 23, 2024
Week of Jan. 22
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators: Banks responsible for law-abiding artificial intelligence use OBA updating employee handbook – assistance from banks welcome OBA Emerging Leaders to host happy hour Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & …
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January 23, 2024
Ambler Architects
Ambler|Architects is a full-service Architecture and Interior Design company serving clients in many industries across the country since 1956. The team specializes in cost-conscious creative solutions that meet our client’s needs. Ambler has completed hundreds of thousands of square feet of banking and bank-related projects. It can help you with any issue at your facility, whether it be minor updates …
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January 19, 2024
OBA scholarship available for high school students
Each year, the Oklahoma Bankers Association awards a $1,000 scholarship to an incoming freshman who has a parent, grandparent, sibling or spouse who is a Professional Member of the Association. The student must enroll in an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education. The applicant must also be graduating from an Oklahoma high school. A panel of bankers will select the …
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January 18, 2024
Review your bank’s information for OBA Directory
The Oklahoma Bankers Association Directory of Banks is again being produced this year by NFR Communications. To best serve you, we want to include the most up-to-date and accurate information about your bank, your branches and your staff. However, we need your help. To ensure we are using the most accurate information, please follow the instructions provided in the letter …
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January 16, 2024
Strunk, LLC
Strunk’s newest Loan and Deposit Pricing Solution will help your bank win more deals while meeting your target profitability goals. On average a bank will see their net interest margin increase by 25-50 bp. Strunk has been providing income strategies to community banks since 1993. Our Overdraft Privilege program is being used by over 1,800 banks across the country including …
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January 16, 2024
Week of Jan. 15
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, OBA, state associations decry capital standards in letter to banking agencies OBA scholarship available for high school students OBA Emerging Leaders to host happy hour Review your bank’s information for OBA Directory OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that …
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January 15, 2024
GSB-Colorado sets upcoming program schedule
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado has its list of some of its 2025 programs available here.