OBA News Archive

Women in Banking Conference set for Sept. 28 Posted: Aug 31, 2010
HB 2347 may cost banks more health insurance money Posted: Aug 11, 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
Nondeductible portion of dues calculated Posted: Aug 28, 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
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
test imbed Posted: Aug 21, 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
Credit union issue webcast Posted: Feb 15, 2007
Webcast for Mary Fallin's office Posted: Feb 8, 2007
Banks can lower their health insurance premiums! Posted: Sep 1, 2006
Evidence of Insurability Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Definition of Disability Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit While Partially Disabled and Working Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Cost of Living Adjustments Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Waiver of Premium Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit Period Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Eligibility Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Three Plans Available Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Integration with Other Benefits Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit While Disabled and Not Working Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Enrollment Requirements Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Disabilities with a Limited Pay Period Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Exclusions Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Pre-Existing Condition Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Coverage Termination Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit Administrator Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Insurance Company Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Eligibility Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Coverage Posted: Aug 24, 2006
The Benefits � Accidental Death and Dismemberment Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Special Education Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Extended Dependent Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Seat Belt Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Monthly Coma Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Day Care Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Felonious Assault Benefit Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit Reduction Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Exclusions Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Employee Only Plan Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Family Plan Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Benefit Selection and Cost Posted: Aug 24, 2006
To Apply Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Effective Date Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Conversion Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Termination Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Policy and Certificates Posted: Aug 24, 2006
Eligible Employee Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Eligible Dependents for Dependent Life Insurance Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Dependent Life Insurance Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Age Reduction for Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Accelerated Benefit Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Exclusions Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Waiver of Premium for Group Term Life Insurance Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Waiver of Premium for Dependent Life Insurance Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Coverage Termination Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Conversion to Individual Policy Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Extension to Dependent Life in the Event of Employee's Death Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Benefits Underwritten by Posted: Aug 23, 2006
Coverage Amounts Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Age Reduction Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Guarantee Issue Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Eligible Employees Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Waiver of Premium Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Extension to Dependent Life in the Event of the Employee's Death Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Waiver of Premium For Dependent Life Insurance Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Accelerated Benefit Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Voluntary Life Exclusion Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Coverage Termination Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Conversion to Individual Policy Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Portability Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Benefits Underwritten by Posted: Aug 18, 2006
OBA Employee Voluntary Term Life and Supplemental Dependent Life Insurance Posted: Aug 18, 2006
Do not call policy Posted: Jun 28, 2006
Offering Medicare Part D at your bank Posted: Dec 1, 2005
Why an HSA? Posted: Sep 15, 2005
Question and Answers: Banks vs. Credit Unions Posted: Aug 1, 2005
Download FBI fraud awareness poster Posted: Jul 19, 2005