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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 …
November 2023
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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
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 …
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November 16, 2023
OBA soliciting CD bids
The OBA will be purchasing several Certificates of Deposit for investment soon. All interested banks are encouraged to contact us. The certificates will range from 90 days to 24 months, and most will be in the amount of $245,000 – to be funded the last week of November. Interested banks should contact Kathryn Donovan in the OBA accounting department: kathryn@oba.com.
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November 14, 2023
Agencies pinpoint 2024 regulatory thresholds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced on Monday the 2024 threshold for whether higher-priced mortgage loans are subject to special appraisal requirements will increase from $31,000 to $32,400. At the same time, the Fed and CFPB announced an increase in the dollar thresholds used to determine whether certain consumer credit and …
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November 14, 2023
Week of Nov. 13
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoma County moves to online sheriff’s sales Agencies pinpoint 2024 regulatory thresholds OBA TikTok Time … 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 to our bankers …
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November 7, 2023
FDIC amends Risk Management Manual
The FDIC has amended its Risk Management Manual of Examination Policies to update and clarify instructions on uninsured deposit and commercial real estate concentrations, found in section 16.1. The manual provides FDIC examiners information relating to examination activities and supervisory practices.
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November 7, 2023
Week of Nov. 6
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC amends Risk Management Manual Fed survey shows lending standards tightening OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week! • • • I’m …
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November 3, 2023
More info on new real estate laws concerning alien ownership …
We wanted to pass along new and updated information from the Oklahoma attorney general’s office in regard to Senate Bill 212, which concerns alien ownership of Oklahoma real estate. After further review, we have updated the interpretation of the new law, in regards to what deeds in which the affidavits are required. The affidavit is only required for deeds transferring …
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November 3, 2023
Treasury Department issues final rule on paying canceled Treasury checks
A final rule will be enforced beginning Dec. 1 regarding financial institutions’ liability for paying canceled Treasury checks without waiting to receive the return information. The Treasury Department’s new processing system will now allow financial institutions to receive the return information quicker, which shares if the checks were canceled. Consequently, the “reasonable efforts” currently protecting these financial institutions will change. …