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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 …
January 2024
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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 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
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.
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January 11, 2024
Oklahoma Department of Commerce to host virtual meeting for input from bankers
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce will hold a virtual meeting on Jan. 17 to gain input from banks and lenders on a future solicitation to restructure its State Energy Office energy efficiency loan program. ODOC is hosting the meeting as part of the earlier Request for Information it made. The Department wants to share the importance of energy audits, and how …
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January 10, 2024
Bridge Business Credit
Bridge Business Credit, formed in 2002, provides financing which allows companies to regain financial stability and return to conventional financing as soon as possible. We focus on companies with potential, that are currently unable to obtain or maintain bank financing, by structuring financing packages that meet their immediate needs. Recapitalized in 2020, Bridge Business Credit now offers the widest and …