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October 2023

  • October 24, 2023

    Week of Oct. 23

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … New real estate ownership laws go into effect Nov. 1 – OBA to host Zoom meeting with attorney general’s office Banking agencies release CRA regulation changes OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of …

  • October 23, 2023

    Executive News: Annual Washington Visit went smoothly, successfully

    In late September, the OBA made its annual trek to the nation’s capital for the Annual Washington Visit. It was a record-setting trip as there were 100 individuals registered for the visit. This is a record for us and is one of the largest crowds for any state banking association ever. While there were lots of laughs, fellow ship and …

  • October 23, 2023

    Inductees selected for Bankers Hall of Fame

    The 2023 induction class for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame was unveiled in September. Nevyle Cable, Jim Hamby, Harry Leonard and Ted McGuire will make up the 2023 class and officially be inducted on Dec. 7 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Nevyle Cable is the longtime president and CEO of First National Bank and Trust Co., …

  • October 23, 2023

    SAFER Banking Act, FinCEN provide nice news for banks

    The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs passed the SAFER Banking Act late last month, which protects financial institutions that provide banking and financial services to cannabis-related businesses. The vote marked the first time the Senate, in any form, has voted in favor of either the SAFER Banking Act, or its predecessor, the SAFE Banking Act. While …

  • October 20, 2023

    Emerging Leaders Committee

    2024-2025 Chair Amy Biggs AVP/CD Clerk Seiling State Bank, Seiling Members Troy Avant Market President Liberty National Bank, Chickasha Karley Briggs VP/Regional Manager City National Bank, Lawton Tanner Burton Consumer Loan Officer Exchange Bank, Stillwater Tina Finch Branch Ops Officer/Trainer City National Bank, Lawton Riley Hall Consumer Loan Officer Exchange Bank, Stillwater Raynie Harrison Loan Review Supervisor First Enterprise Bank, …

  • October 19, 2023

    National ABA Survey: credit unions, banks should have equal standards

    According to a national survey conducted by Morning Consult for the American Bankers Association, U.S. consumers do not realize the distinctions between banks and credit unions and think the two should have equal standards. Most consumers responded that any business providing bank-like services should have the same rules and regulations as banks. Likewise, 18% of Americans understand that credit unions …

  • October 17, 2023

    Publicize your promotions, hires!

    The OBA runs a monthly “Oklahoma Bankers” feature in its newspaper where promotions and hires from member banks are highlighted. While the submissions seem to come in giant clumps during parts of year, forcing some to be pushed back a couple or even three months to be published, we appear to be between said “giant clumps.” Now is the time …

  • October 17, 2023

    Week of Oct. 16

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Organizations recommend study into proposed capital requirements Publicize your promotions, hires OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament 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! •        •         • …

  • October 13, 2023

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    We are the creators of Lending Leads, a relationship-based, lead generation and competitive intelligence platform built for bank leaders, lenders and compliance officers.  Lending Leads provides actionable data to help banks execute their growth strategies, compete in their markets, and identify prospects and customers to align with their CRA, fair lending and compliance strategies. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Jennifer Carlisle or …

  • October 11, 2023

    September 2023 OBA Legal Briefs

    OK Legislation 2023 By Pauli D. Loeffler Oklahoma Uniform Consumer Credit Code Title 14A Sec. 1-106 of the Oklahoma Uniform Consumer Credit Code  in Title 14A (the “U3C”) is the section that determines when and how much dollar limits under Title 14A are subject to change. These changes are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage …