Oklahoma Bankers Association We make bankers better!
The 2022 OBA Convention and Trade Show will make its return this month when it will be held on May 18-20 at the Omni Hotel in Oklahoma City. This year’s theme is centered around that decade of decadence, the 1980s, hence our convention name of “The OB80s” Attendees can expect a fun atmosphere, highlighted by the Throwback Thursday fun on …
May 2022
-
May 24, 2022
Week of May 23
In This Issue… FDIC: Banking environment improved last year Did you miss our convention? OBA education corner … FDIC: Banking environment improved last year The FDIC released its annual risk review late last week, and pointed out the banking environment improved in 2021 as the economy recovered from a period of economic hardship the year prior. The agency noted financial …
-
May 24, 2022
OBA hosts candidate forum
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Bankers Association hosted 16 candidates who will be on statewide ballots in November, including three gubernatorial opponents, at a forum during its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The forum, which took place in the OBA’s Harris Event Center in Oklahoma City, was highlighted by the appearance of Gov. Kevin Stitt, and his Democratic …
-
May 24, 2022
Check out our 2022 OBA Convention opening video!
Did you miss our 2022 OBA Convention last week? Well, if so, we missed YOU! We had a grand time celebrating that decade of decadence, the 1980s – or, as we coined it, the OB80s! Here’s a little sneak peek at some of the fun we had — our convention opening video. Look closely, and you’ll see the video features: …
-
May 17, 2022
Week of May 16
In This Issue… Powell enters second term as Fed chairman Agencies release updated flood insurance guidance OBA education corner … Powell enters second term as Fed chairman The Senate confirmed Jerome Powell to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve last week, by a 80-19 vote. Powell has led the Fed board since 2018. The Senate last week …
-
May 12, 2022
Fed: Banking system remains strong
The banking system remained strong overall, with robust capital and liquidity and improved asset quality in the second half of 2021, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest supervision and regulation report released in early May. The Fed said that risk monitoring will continue for potential effects of the pandemic and new geopolitical risks, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The banking …
-
May 10, 2022
Week of May 9
In This Issue… Fed: Banking system remains strong OBA offering raffle for PGA Championship passes Golfers needed! OBA education corner … Fed: Banking system remains strong The banking system remained strong overall, with robust capital and liquidity and improved asset quality in the second half of 2021, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest supervision and regulation report released late last …
-
May 3, 2022
Week of May 2
In This Issue… CFPB report focuses on financial products Earlybird registration nearing for OBA convention! Contact OBA legal department by phone – email currently down OBA education corner … CFPB report focuses on financial products The CFPB issued a “Supervisory Highlights” report on Monday that focused on recent examiner observations of several financial products. Among other things, examiners flagged issues …
April 2022
-
April 29, 2022
ABA president/CEO calls CFPB “regulator going rogue”
A recent American Banker op-ed by ABA president and CEO Rob Nichols criticized CFPB director Rohit Chopra’s controversial practices that have failed to put consumer interests at the forefront of the bureau’s actions. In the op-ed, Nichols addressed the way Chopra lumps certain consumer fees and how it has updated its exam manual in a way that elevates decision-making to …