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The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2023 Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 2-4 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. One of the key benefits in the conference will be talking with your peers. Attendees at the OBA 2022 Senior Management Conference will be surrounded by those with similar titles, similar workloads, similar problems and likely solutions to issues that can be …
March 2023
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March 7, 2023
Week of March 6
In This Issue… OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Survey finds bank customers want more financial education for youth Welcome, new strategic members! OBA education corner … OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in …
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March 3, 2023
FinCEN posts alert on check fraud through postal service
In light of a nationwide surge in check fraud schemes targeting the U.S. Mail, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an alert on Monday to financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting such activity. This alert provided an overview of a recent surge in mail theft-related check fraud, highlighted select redflags to assist financial institutions in identifying and reporting suspicious activity and remindedfinancial …
February 2023
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February 28, 2023
Week of Feb. 27
In This Issue… Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma FinCEN posts alert on check fraud through postal service Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2023 Contact Banker Program OBA education corner … Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma The U. S. Secret Service has shared information that counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds are being fraudulently negotiated in financial …
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February 27, 2023
Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma
SSA Lantz Stuart, with the U. S. Secret Service, one of our federal partners, has shared information that counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds are being fraudulently negotiated in financial institutions across Oklahoma. He has notified us that losses were large ($176,000) for the impacted banks in Nevada where it originated and nationwide losses are estimated at over $50 million. This activity …
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February 27, 2023
Contact state legislature about firearms bill
We need your help! HB 2218 is on the agenda in the House Banking Committee for Monday afternoon. This bill prohibits governmental entities from contracting with financial institutions that discriminate against firearm and firearm accessory manufacturers. We are opposed to this bill for the following reasons: . There are NO banks in Oklahoma discriminating against the firearms industry. . The …
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February 22, 2023
OBA Fraud department examining transition during upcoming year
As the calendar turned to 2023, it became evident the Oklahoma Bankers Association was going to celebrate an important milestone anniversary this year for one of its employees. Elaine Dodd, the OBA’s resident fraud expert, will have her 20th anniversary at the beginning of October. Hired in 2003, Dodd’s work has surpassed all hopes and expectations the OBA leadership …
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February 22, 2023
Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma
SSA Lantz Stuart, with the U. S. Secret Service, one of our federal partners, has shared information that counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds are being fraudulently negotiated in financial institutions across Oklahoma. He has notified us that losses were large ($176,000) for the impacted banks in Nevada where it originated and nationwide losses are estimated at over $50 million. This activity …
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February 21, 2023
Week of Feb. 21
In This Issue… ABA launches website highlighting programs to improve capital access for underserved small businesses Send us your promotions, hires! OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Participate in our director compensation survey OBA education corner … ABA launches website highlighting programs to improve capital access for underserved small businesses The American Bankers Association today launched a new …
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February 15, 2023
OBA scholarship available for incoming Oklahoma college students
Each year, the OBA 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 winning applicant. …