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May 2023

  • May 2, 2023

    Week of May 1

    In This Issue… One week until OBA Convention! FDIC posits ‘targeted’ coverage might be best option for deposit insurance reform Send in your bank family photos! OBA education corner … One week until OBA Convention! The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family is made up of many members. Nearly 200 banks and …

April 2023

  • April 28, 2023

    OBA, other state associations, ABA tout banking industry to Congress

    The U.S. banking system remains the deepest and most resilient in the world, and the diversity of banks serving communities across the country continues to be a source of strength for the nation’s economy, the OBA, the American Bankers Association and 50 other state bankers associations said last week in a letter to congressional leaders. The groups noted that while the …

  • April 26, 2023

    Goodwin Lewis, P.L.L.C

    Our firm is known for its tenacity, experience and successful representation in the areas of banking, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, engineering and construction, trusts and energy. We provide innovative and cost-effective counsel to financial institutions, including litigation, receiverships, commercial loan documentation and creditor-side bankruptcy representation. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Kyle W. Goodwin or Billy Lewis 420 NW 6th Street, 2nd …

  • April 25, 2023

    Week of April 24

    In This Issue… OBA Convention room cutoff deadline this week! OBA, other state associations, ABA tout banking industry to Congress Send in your bank family photos! OBA education corner … OBA Convention room cutoff deadline this week! The cutoff for reserving a room in the OBA’s room block at convention next month has been extended to Friday, April 28. The …

  • April 21, 2023

    2023 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase

    The 2023 OBA Directory of Banks is now ready to buy! This essential reference includes financial data, important information about all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks and holding companies, key personnel by function and title, answers to rules and regulations, legislators, state and national agencies, courthouses, fast-find index, and much more! Each Directory is $40 per copy for OBA-member bankers, …

  • April 18, 2023

    Week of April 17

    In This Issue… We are family: OBA Convention open for registration SBA issues final rule, stops 7(a) lender moratorium 2023 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase OBA education corner … We are family: OBA Convention open for registration The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family is made up of many members. …

  • April 17, 2023

    Guide for 2023 HMDA reporting now available to download.

    The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s 2023 guide reflects an amendment to the 2020 HMDA rule to make adjustments to loan volume thresholds which are effective Jan. 1, 2023; it is imperative to HMDA reporting. This guide focuses on HDMA data submitted due by March 1, 2024, please click here for more information.

  • April 12, 2023

    SBA issues final rule, stops 7(a) lender moratorium

    The Small Business Administration issued a final rule this week to lift the moratorium on the number of non-depository lenders in the 7(a) program. Through the 7(a) program, banks and other lenders provide loans to underserved small businesses. The number of non-depository institutions in the program has been capped at 14 institutions for decades, but that cap is eliminated under …

  • April 11, 2023

    Week of April 11

    In This Issue… Send it your bank family photos! Upcoming Oklahoma Banker newspaper combines April, May issues Deadline for OBA scholarship approaching OBA partners with ODP Business Solutions for member discounts Welcome, new strategic members OBA education corner … Send in your bank family photos! The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks constitute a family … and the family …

  • April 10, 2023

    Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

    KBW is a full-service investment bank focused on the community banking industry. We advise community banks on a variety of strategic alternatives including M&A and capital raising. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Stephen Gunlock One Montgomery St. Ste, 3700 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 591-5023 Email: gunlocks@kbw.com Website: www.kbw.com