OBA News

Hiring up, unemployment down in January jobs report Posted: Feb 3, 2012
ABA chairman/Bristow banker Kelly urges enactment of exam relief bill Posted: Feb 2, 2012
K.C. Fed President speaks on economy, monetary policy in 2012 Posted: Jan 30, 2012
CFPB to consider exemptions for smaller banks Posted: Jan 26, 2012
Sign up for the OBA's Contact Banker program Posted: Jan 20, 2012
Oklahoma Tax Commission to issue tax refunds on debit cards Posted: Jan 19, 2012
Equias Alliance sponsoring free BOLI webinar Posted: Jan 17, 2012
Poll: Difference seen between state's banks, Wall Street Posted: Jan 12, 2012
OBA launches mobile website Posted: Jan 10, 2012
Cordray installed as CFPB head without Senate approval Posted: Jan 5, 2012
Oklahoma continues strong pace of economic growth Posted: Jan 3, 2012
OBA's 2012 Economic Forum scheduled for Jan. 27 Posted: Dec 28, 2011
Agencies extend comment period on Volcker Rule proposal Posted: Dec 27, 2011
Agencies release annual CRA asset-size threshold adjustments Posted: Dec 21, 2011
Opinion: What's wrong with Cordray nomination Posted: Dec 19, 2011
FDIC publication focuses on real estate valuation Posted: Dec 15, 2011
Keating explains ABA's opposition to CFPB director Posted: Dec 13, 2011
Opinion: Republicans should not back down on Cordray nomination Posted: Dec 9, 2011
Credit unions revise number of new members gained last month Posted: Dec 7, 2011
Credit card use increasing Posted: Dec 5, 2011
Credit card complaints to CFPB fairly limited in first three months Posted: Dec 1, 2011
Rep. Frank will not seek re-election Posted: Nov 29, 2011
The Hill column lauds banks' help for small business Posted: Nov 28, 2011
Across-the-board improvement continues in banking sector with latest FDIC report Posted: Nov 22, 2011
Acting comptroller discusses financial regulation in speech Posted: Nov 21, 2011
Retail sales increase for fifth straight month Posted: Nov 15, 2011
New Fraud Alert concerning bogus Equifax emails Posted: Nov 10, 2011
Google+ opens usage to businesses Posted: Nov 9, 2011
Keep customers aware of new phishing scams Posted: Nov 7, 2011
CFPB to review 'unnecessary' regulations Posted: Nov 3, 2011
Community banks stuck under TARP? Posted: Oct 28, 2011
Oklahoma banker elected chairman of ABA Posted: Oct 26, 2011
Ada banker thanks local law enforcement Posted: Oct 25, 2011
Best practices for financial institutions on Facebook Posted: Oct 25, 2011
Hoenig nominated as FDIC vice chairman Posted: Oct 21, 2011
Four ways social media is transforming banking Posted: Oct 18, 2011
Kelly testifies against upping credit unions' business-lending cap Posted: Oct 13, 2011
Online banks booming as big bank customers flee fees Posted: Oct 10, 2011
Top 400 banks on Twitter: Is your bank here? Posted: Oct 4, 2011
Mortgage delinquencies rose during second quarter of 2011 Posted: Sep 30, 2011
ABC News features story on increasing bank fees Posted: Sep 28, 2011
Banking CEOs gather at ABA annual convention in San Antonio Posted: Sep 23, 2011
OBA looking for participants in salary survey Posted: Sep 20, 2011
OBA golf tournament canceled Posted: Sep 16, 2011
New president, CEO named for Kansas City Fed Posted: Sep 15, 2011
KC Fed launches consumer credit reports for Tenth District Posted: Sep 14, 2011
Major increase in popularity of online banking Posted: Sep 12, 2011
Survey: Most bank customers avoid all fees Posted: Sep 8, 2011
Upcoming OBA seminar canceled Posted: Sep 7, 2011
Gallup poll: banking image gains ground Posted: Aug 31, 2011
Non-deductible portion of dues calculated Posted: Aug 28, 2011
ABA asks agencies to avoid new overdraft requirements Posted: Aug 26, 2011
Good news in latest FDIC Quarterly Banking Profile Posted: Aug 24, 2011
Lower Federal Housing Administration loan limits take effect Oct. 1 Posted: Aug 19, 2011
Deputy Comptroller testifies on community bank supervision Posted: Aug 18, 2011
ABA white paper: banking industry recovering Posted: Aug 16, 2011
OBA Annual Golf tournament set Posted: Aug 12, 2011
FDIC to hold Community Development Investment Forum Posted: Aug 9, 2011
Economy weakens in low-to-moderate-income communities Posted: Aug 4, 2011
Spending drops for first time in almost two years Posted: Aug 2, 2011
AP poll shows average credit card debt drop Posted: Jul 26, 2011
Oklahoma banker: Replace CFPB director position with board Posted: Jul 21, 2011
Kelly: Replace CFPB director position with board Posted: Jul 20, 2011
Former Ohio attorney general nominated for CFPB top spot Posted: Jul 18, 2011
OBA Services Company endorses Equias Posted: Jul 18, 2011
Five legal considerations for your social media campaign Posted: Jul 13, 2011
FDIC study: Congress should not amend, repeal brokered deposit reg Posted: Jul 12, 2011
Regulatory Feedback Initiative helps give bankers hard data on examinations Posted: Jul 8, 2011
Register for the annual Washington visit Posted: Jul 5, 2011
No one's happy about Fed's interchange rule Posted: Jun 30, 2011
Credit unions push expansion of commercial lending authority Posted: Jun 23, 2011
OCC reports first quarter trading revenue of $7.4 billion Posted: Jun 20, 2011
ABA committee foresees improved economy Posted: Jun 14, 2011
American Bankers Association committee foresees improved economy Posted: Jun 14, 2011
Successor picked for Bair as FDIC chairman Posted: Jun 13, 2011
Please call senators to urge support for Tester/Corker amendment Posted: Jun 7, 2011
ABA warns bankers about fraudulent e-mail Posted: Jun 7, 2011
Elaine Dodd featured in The Oklahoman Posted: May 31, 2011
Haskin inducted as OBA chairman Posted: May 26, 2011
OCC: New mortgage-lending rules could be damaging Posted: May 20, 2011
CFPB announces initiative to combine mortgage loan disclosures Posted: May 19, 2011
Flags to fly at half-staff on May 15 Posted: May 13, 2011
ABA, other trade groups refute claim interchange rule won't hurt small banks Posted: May 11, 2011
BSA Staff Training seminars in Oklahoma City, McAlester canceled Posted: May 9, 2011
ABA president: CFPB authority should be limited Posted: May 5, 2011
U.S. Treasury to retire paper checks on May 1 Posted: Apr 29, 2011
Keating explains interchange facts in letter to Sen. Durbin Posted: Apr 26, 2011
Customer satisfaction with retail banks increase from past year Posted: Apr 25, 2011
Reminder: Garnishment changes coming May 1 Posted: Apr 18, 2011
Tulsa seminar site change Posted: Apr 18, 2011
OBA convention sets down May 23-24 in Norman Posted: Apr 14, 2011
Turn your lemons into lemonade and support the OBA! Posted: Apr 13, 2011
Stay lifted; comp provisions take effect Posted: Apr 7, 2011
Court stays implementation of Reg Z provisions on loan officer compensation Posted: Apr 2, 2011
Jobs gain, unemployment falls in March Posted: Apr 1, 2011
Fed to miss interchange rule's April 21 deadline Posted: Mar 30, 2011
Bill introduced to 'stay' Fed proposal on interchange; we need your help! Posted: Mar 24, 2011
GSB scholarships deadline nearing! Posted: Mar 22, 2011
Sens. Tester, Corker introduce bill to stop interchange rule Posted: Mar 15, 2011
Farmland values soar during fourth quarter of 2010 Posted: Mar 11, 2011
2011 senior management conference readied for Las Vegas Posted: Mar 9, 2011
Spring Bankers Night Out programs set Posted: Mar 8, 2011
Bristow banker testifies on Dodd-Frank impact Posted: Mar 2, 2011
Acting comptroller testifies on Dodd-Frank initiatives Posted: Feb 28, 2011
Oklahoma banks show spike in income, deposits during fourth quarter of 2010 Posted: Feb 24, 2011
ABA, major financial trade groups urge rewrite to interchange proposal Posted: Feb 23, 2011
OBA's own fraudbuster recently featured on TV piece investing Iraqi Dinars Posted: Feb 21, 2011
SNL Financial: Regulators pressed on Durbin Amendment Posted: Feb 17, 2011
Tulsa Loan Doc seminar postponed until March Posted: Feb 16, 2011
Interchange: facts, myths surrounding topic Posted: Feb 16, 2011
Oklahoma consumers: My money is safe in an Oklahoma bank! Posted: Feb 16, 2011
Obama budget includes large-bank tax Posted: Feb 15, 2011
OBA submits comment on municipal advisors proposal Posted: Feb 11, 2011
OBA: Delay debit card interchange rule Posted: Feb 11, 2011
FDIC proposes rule to improve public awareness of deposit insurance limits Posted: Feb 10, 2011
Tulsa Compliance Roundups postponed Posted: Jan 31, 2011
Pardon our construction! Posted: Jan 27, 2011
Compliance Roundups moved to new location! Posted: Jan 26, 2011
Interchange proposal update supported by Frank Posted: Jan 21, 2011
Mary Beth is back! Posted: Jan 19, 2011
Bachus: Regulatory over-management is hurting lending Posted: Jan 14, 2011
ABA economist discusses consumer delinquencies on CNBC Posted: Jan 12, 2011
Credit delinquency rate's positive momentum slows Posted: Jan 11, 2011
ABA hosting free telephone conference on Small Business Lending Fund Posted: Jan 7, 2011
OCC, OTS report shows mortgage performance steady in third quarter of 2010 Posted: Jan 4, 2011
Americans earning more, spending more Posted: Dec 27, 2010
Jan 1, 2011, big day for banks, from compliance perspective! Posted: Dec 23, 2010
Agencies release annual CRA asset-size threshold for small, intermediate institutions Posted: Dec 22, 2010
Free Webinar scheduled on counterfeit detection Posted: Dec 21, 2010
Fed issues price-control proposal on card interchange fees Posted: Dec 16, 2010
FDIC sets DIF's long-term designated reserve ratio at 2 percent Posted: Dec 15, 2010
Fed to show interchange proposal meeting via Webcast Posted: Dec 13, 2010
Senators want consumers, small banks protected in interchange fee rule Posted: Dec 10, 2010
Bachus tabbed as House Financial Services Panel Chair Posted: Dec 8, 2010
Take the OBA communications survey! Posted: Dec 7, 2010
Final guidance issued by FDIC for overdraft programs Posted: Dec 1, 2010
Farmland values climb according to recent Fed survey Posted: Nov 29, 2010
Oklahoma banks report gains during third quarter Posted: Nov 24, 2010
Former Oklahoma governor Keating selected to lead ABA Posted: Nov 23, 2010
Acting comptroller testifies on foreclosure problems, OCC actions Posted: Nov 22, 2010
FDIC chairman discusses financial crisis, regulatory reform at conference Posted: Nov 19, 2010
ABA launches Dodd-Frank Tracker Posted: Nov 18, 2010
Oklahoma Prosperity Project Web site helpful for election matters Posted: Oct 19, 2010
Foreclosure issue demands patience, not politics Posted: Oct 14, 2010
Percentage of non-deductible dues calculated Posted: Oct 12, 2010
ABA National Conference for Community Bankers scheduled Posted: Oct 11, 2010
SQ 744 equals bad news for Oklahoma Posted: Sep 14, 2010
Women in Banking Conference set for Sept. 28 Posted: Aug 31, 2010
Bankers' Night Out events set for fall Posted: Aug 6, 2010
Fraud ... times four! Posted: Aug 4, 2010
Summary of Conference Report on H.R. 4173 Posted: Jul 16, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Posted: Jun 27, 2010
OBA staff blog bubbling with info! Posted: Jun 23, 2010
FASB piles on; what's next Posted: May 27, 2010
Senate financial reform bill: Needed reform gone bad Posted: May 21, 2010
A Democrat's take on the Durbin amendment Posted: May 17, 2010
IRS makes tax centers available on Web site Posted: May 7, 2010
Holton recognized by Legislature Posted: May 4, 2010
President Obama pushes for financial reform Posted: Apr 22, 2010
Former OBA employee passes Posted: Apr 16, 2010
Financial reform: It's about traditional banks � the good guys Posted: Apr 14, 2010
FDIC extends TAG program through 2010 Posted: Apr 14, 2010
Comptroller Dugan: Poor credit underwriting key to financial crisis Posted: Apr 9, 2010
Bankers standing together � make a difference! Posted: Apr 8, 2010
Joint letter opposing credit union expansion sent to Geithner Posted: Mar 31, 2010
Senate Banking Committee release is misleading Posted: Mar 30, 2010
Ghost Busters - Who ya gonna call (to fund enforcement) Posted: Mar 25, 2010
What kind of financial reform does the OBA support? Posted: Mar 25, 2010
Administration working to expand credit union commercial lending Posted: Mar 24, 2010
Summary of Dodd Bill Posted: Mar 16, 2010
ACH fraud: seven tips for secure transactions Posted: Mar 10, 2010
Get in your bank's 50-Year Club nominations! Posted: Mar 9, 2010
OBA senior management conference set! Posted: Feb 24, 2010
Traditional community banks are the good guys; Elizabeth Warren is wrong Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Sen. Corker: Consumer Protection Agency may have to wait Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Please update information for upcoming directory Posted: Feb 8, 2010
OBA backs iB Web service Posted: Feb 2, 2010
2010 graduate banking schools scholarships available Posted: Jan 22, 2010
Summary of H.R. 4173 Posted: Dec 18, 2009
'Corporate account takeover' is latest cyber-crime Posted: Dec 17, 2009
Letter in opposition to H.R. 4173 Posted: Dec 8, 2009
Creating massive consumer regulatory bureaucracy is bad idea Posted: Nov 25, 2009
FDIC approves 13-quarter DIF prepayment plan Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Fed adopts final overdraft protection rule for effect July 1, 2010 Posted: Nov 12, 2009
Dodd submits 1,136-page financial reform Posted: Nov 11, 2009
Reg Z changes clarified re: balloon mortgage notes Posted: Nov 11, 2009
Prochnow Foundation study: Credit union tax exemption should be changed Posted: Nov 11, 2009
Loan conditions remain tight in latest senior lending officer survey Posted: Nov 10, 2009
120 bank closings in 2009 as five shuttered Nov. 6 Posted: Nov 9, 2009
Consumer Credit Continues to Contract: Sept Fed G.19 Posted: Nov 6, 2009
Dodd introduces Overdraft Bill; (PS: You�re gonna love this one) Posted: Oct 22, 2009
2008 ABA comments on Reg Z, Reg C Posted: Oct 12, 2009
ABA: Consumers Pay Nothing For Monthly Bank Services Posted: Oct 9, 2009
The OBA's position on H.R. 2897 and why Posted: Oct 8, 2009
Oklahoma bankers give treasury an earful Posted: Sep 16, 2009
Timeline of events Posted: Sep 10, 2009
Alzheimer�s Association teaming up with banks Posted: Sep 3, 2009
ACH batch fraud increasing Posted: Aug 26, 2009
Regulation Z changes effective Aug. 20, 2009 Posted: Aug 7, 2009
ABA provides alternative solution to Taylor, Bean suspension Posted: Aug 7, 2009
CFPA � wrong solution to wrong problem at wrong time Posted: Aug 5, 2009
Yingling testifies before House Financial Services Committee on consumer protection agency Posted: Jul 15, 2009
Obama's consumer protection agency � the new nightmare Posted: Jul 3, 2009
Should Transaction Account Guarantee Program Be Continued? Posted: Jul 3, 2009
Washington Visit 2009 Posted: Jul 2, 2009
Yingling testifies on proposed consumer protection agency Posted: Jun 25, 2009
GMAC leader proclaims 'new marketplace' Posted: Jun 4, 2009
Oklahoma banks turn healthy First Quarter profits Posted: May 27, 2009
Target Fed funds rate likely to remain zero Posted: May 25, 2009
No changes to interchange! Posted: May 24, 2009
President signs credit card bill Posted: May 23, 2009
FDIC cuts special assessment to five basis points! Posted: May 22, 2009
A banker's guide to financial acronyms (2007-present) Posted: Apr 7, 2009
Craigslist, Mystery Shopper frauds surfacing Posted: Apr 2, 2009
PPIP and PPIF: Info on Legacy Loan Program Posted: Mar 27, 2009
FDIC to impose 20 basis point assessment Posted: Feb 27, 2009
Yingling to President Obama: Be careful with saying 'bank' Posted: Feb 26, 2009
Oklahoma banks remain profitable despite national trend Posted: Feb 26, 2009
How the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan should work Posted: Feb 18, 2009
President announces Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Posted: Feb 18, 2009
State treasurer says TLGP is functional equivalent of FDIC Insurance Posted: Feb 5, 2009
Banking analyst praises community bank model Posted: Feb 4, 2009
OBA endorses DeluxeCard Visa Gift Card Program, extends Deluxe Check Program Posted: Jan 20, 2009
Economic problems continue to plague banking industry Posted: Jan 17, 2009
GAO: Financial regulatory system needs overhaul Posted: Jan 9, 2009
Talking points on TARP Posted: Jan 8, 2009
Sweeping New Rules to be Costly for Credit Card Industry Posted: Dec 18, 2008
Fed reduces target rate to historic low Posted: Dec 16, 2008
Transaction Account Guarantee Program notice texts for banks Posted: Nov 26, 2008
FDIC finalizes Temporary Liquidity Guarantee rules Posted: Nov 23, 2008
Non-deductible portion of dues calculated Posted: Oct 10, 2008
First of two OBA commercials produced Posted: Oct 10, 2008
FDIC to Increase Deposit Insurance premiums Posted: Oct 9, 2008
SEC Announces Fair Value Accounting Changes for Sept. 30, 2008 Posted: Sep 30, 2008
OBA releases information to aid banks with media, customers Posted: Sep 22, 2008
What happened ... where we stand today Posted: Sep 21, 2008
Examination survey results released Posted: Sep 19, 2008
Q&A in the wake of Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, AIG Posted: Sep 18, 2008
Q&A on Fannie, Freddie Takeover Posted: Sep 12, 2008
Welcome to the NEW OBA.com! Posted: Sep 4, 2008
Nothing's safer than money in the bank Posted: Aug 10, 2008
Farm Credit System Trying to Back-Door Congress Posted: Aug 7, 2008
Beverage to A.M. Best: �Nothing�s safer than money in the bank� Posted: Aug 5, 2008
Oklahoma banks are well capitalized, strong Posted: Jul 16, 2008
Former OBA Chairman named as state auditor Posted: Jul 11, 2008
Help your employees register to vote! Posted: Jun 25, 2008
Credit Union Compromise Reached With Chairman Frank Posted: Jun 22, 2008
What Does Senate Housing Bill Mean? Answer Still Uncertain for Bankers Posted: Jun 18, 2008
Successful Legislative Session Posted: Jun 16, 2008
Credit Unions Continue to Push for Expansion Posted: Jun 16, 2008
Bankruptcy filings increase Posted: Jun 16, 2008
New Web site Coming Posted: Jun 16, 2008
What Are You Doing About Generation Text? Posted: Jun 16, 2008
New identity theft program for professional members Posted: May 8, 2008
Helping a community bank succeed Posted: Apr 17, 2008
Treasury Releases Regulatory Restructuring Proposal Posted: Apr 4, 2008
Oklahoma Bankers teach the importance of saving on National Teach Children to Save Day! Posted: Mar 28, 2008
OBA releases economic impact report Posted: Mar 25, 2008
U.S. Senate to consider bankruptcy changes Posted: Feb 28, 2008
Protect mortgage credit � oppose H.R. 3609 Posted: Feb 14, 2008
OBA Centennial Business Hall of Fame video clips available to preview! Posted: Feb 7, 2008
Bankers Night Out Posted: Feb 7, 2008
Professional Member Scholarship Posted: Jan 25, 2008
Calendar Photo Contest Deadline Feb. 28th Posted: Jan 2, 2008
New fraud tools for banks Posted: Nov 13, 2007
Non-deductible portion of member dues calculated Posted: Nov 13, 2007
Leadership & Management Development Program Posted: Nov 2, 2007
Take Action: Keep Farm Credit on the farm! Posted: Oct 30, 2007
Get Smart About Credit Day a huge success; Sign-up open until Nov. 16 Posted: Oct 10, 2007
Contact Sen. Inhofe concerning FCS expansion! Posted: Sep 5, 2007
OBA Employee Benefit Program Posted: Jul 16, 2007
Farm Credit language info Posted: Jul 12, 2007
Order your 2008 Scenes of Oklahoma calendar today! Posted: May 9, 2007
Arvest sends 32 bankers to the classroom Posted: Apr 19, 2007
OBA kicks off inaugural banking Leadership Program Posted: Apr 19, 2007
Credit union issue webcast Posted: Feb 15, 2007
Do not call policy Posted: Jun 28, 2006
Question and Answers: Banks vs. Credit Unions Posted: Aug 1, 2005
Download FBI fraud awareness poster Posted: Jul 19, 2005
Fraud-Net Posted: May 29, 2005