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    June 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Done deal or no?
    • Conference decisions to decide reform outcome
    • Chairman change
    • Letter: AARP off base with recent article 

     

    May 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Making our rationale clear 
    • Senate debate starts on financial reform package
    • Current reform will hurt banks 

     

    April 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: No C.A.V.E. dwellers here 
    • Credit unions pushing for expanded authority 
    • OBA, others, support 'right' financial reform 
    • Credit risk retention requirements in regulatory reform bill

     

    March 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Almost there?
    • Hoenig: Fed's supervisory role should continue 
    • Desert destination
    • SQ 744 – necessary to understand

     

    February 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: State of the union 
    • New Small Business Lending Fund proposed 
    • Economic enlightening 

     

    January 2010


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: 'To be or not to be' 
    • Dodd to retire; Senate taking up reg reform 
    • 2010 Economic Forum
    • Mae, Mac given guarantee gift from Treasury

     

    December 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Into the storm 
    • House takes up massive restructuring bill 
    • Creating massive regulatory bureaucracy is bad idea

     

    November 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Systemic risk, resolution: scourge of community banks 
    • Rep. Frank to banking regulators: back off! 
    • New legislation offers end of 'too-big-to-fail' 
    • Fed declares compensation as safety risk

     

    October 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: What's the cost of opposing CFPA?
    • FDIC fund goes negative; prepaid assessments ordered 
    • BNO programs set during fall at various locales 

     

    September 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: September sentiments – 2009 
    • Edmondson turns his back on state's bankers 
    • Getting word out 
    • Vast majority of Oklahoma banks remain profitable

     

    August 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: 'Banksta' rap
    • Foreclosure issues may lead to bankruptcy cram-down proposal 
    • U.S. House passes bill on compensation 
    • First State Bank of Altus shuts down

     

    July 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Meet Elizabeth Warren 
    • Consumer regulatory proposal submitted 
    • Home sweet office 
    • FDIC proposes to continue TAG component 

     

    June 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Special assessment: example of banker understanding, growth 
    • FDIC special assessment finalized; another coming? 
    • Welcome aboard!
    • Letter: GMAC eyes community bank extinction

     

    May 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Howard Beale inspires bankers 
    • Cram-down amendment defeated in Senate 
    • OBA launches Economic  Update for purchase

     

    April 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Bankers making a difference 
    • Bankers: Traditional banks NOT the problem 
    • Heart of America 
    • Commentary: Will the PPIP go poof? What's at stake?

     

    March 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: ‘NOTHING is over until WE say it is!’
    • FDIC basis point assessment looms large 
    • Economic analyzer 
    • Some questions, answers concering the current economic crisis

     

    February 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Anger management 
    • Mortgage cram-down authority gaining steam 
    • Reaching out 
    • Will package be 'stimulus' for economy? 

     

    January 2009


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: What's your New Year's resolution ... or does it matter? 
    • '09 Senior Management Conference scheduled 
    • Intern Program gearing up for another round 
    • Banks need to fill in information when opting in to program

     

    December 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Have you ever wondered? 
    • Results reveal rising problems outside state 
    • Plan announced to strengthen consumer lending 
    • Oklahoma's Thompson named to task force

     

    November 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Troubled assets, guarantee programs: what's up, what's next
    • Rethinking a medium 
    • TARP program raises questions for bankers 
    • FDIC extends deadline for new Program

     

    October 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Now what? 
    • Working with women 
    • Congress approves economic rescue package
    • OBA affirms money in bank remains safe

     

    September 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: What are we doing to help?
    • Women in Banking Conference returns! 
    • Fannie, Freddie placed into conservatorship 
    • New look unveiled at OBA.com 

     

    August 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive News: Regardless of what's next, nothing's safer than money in the bank
    • Congress adjourns for August recess 
    • Member bank survey about examinations scheduled for launch
    • Info compiled to aid banks with media, customers

     

    July 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Credit union legislation may be OK 
    • Registration fee waived for '08 Washington Visit 
    • Welcoming new faces

     

    June 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Jack Mildren: banker and Oklahoma icon 
    • Solid legislative session comes to close 
    • Brokered deposits causing concerns for regulators 
    • Farm Credit System tries end-run option

     

    May 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Who's watching ... or counting? 
    • 2008 OBA convention ready to hit Tulsa 
    • Bankers roadblock large credit union'  sleight of hand
    • Regulators to look at overdraft charges

     

    April 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: HB 1804: The good, the bad and the ugly 
    • Senate leaders reach tentative housing accord 
    • Bush Administration proposes reorganizing regulatory structure
    • Teach Children to Save Day set for April appearance

     

    March 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: What's going on in Washington?
    • Midwest Housing Equity Group: what they do 
    • Banking on good health
    • Effort to change bankruptcy rules stalled in Senate

     

    February 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Where's the leadership?
    • Oklahoma Legislature cranks up this month 
    • Entertaining ... enjoyable ... USEFUL!
    • FBI involved in sub-prime meltdown issue

     

    January 2008


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Member survey results – what do they mean?
    • Membership survey confirms OBA priorities 
    • Understanding Membership

     

    December 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Merry Christmas! 
    • Treasury plans sub-prime mortgage assistance 
    • Bandwagon lets OBA hear from member banks 
    • Second Leadership & Management Development Program set

     

    November 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Sub-prime meltdown produces Congressional response
    • CU real estate lending exposes today's reality 
    • Bankers take part in Get Smart About Credit Day events
    • SBA announces loan reform plan

     

    October 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Washington Visit ramblings
    • H.R. 946: Overdraft fees in the crosshairs 
    • Jumping on the Bandwagon

     

    September 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Congress is back – just in time?
    • Subprime lending problems bypass banks 
    • First batch of bankers graduate from program

     

    August 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Roy D. Mercer and a win for the good guys 
    • House strips FCS expansion from Farm Bill 
    • OBA Banker Bandwagon program announced
    • OBA insurance offers portfolio of employee benefits 

     

    July 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Blips on the Horizon
    • ABA, ACB organizations plan merger 
    • New faces, new places 

     

    June 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: First Session reflections
    • First Session produces good results for banks 
    • Bainswest, Inc., joins OBAIA marketing efforts 
    • Governor signs financial literacy measure for students

     

    May 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Horizons ahead
    • 2007 annual convention set for June 11-12 
    • Saving for the future 
    • Bankers nominated for First Vice Chairman, other OBA positions
    • Communities First Act introduced in Congress

     

    April 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Dues drafted this month – why bother? 
    • National Teach Children to Save Day this month 
    • Enhancing skills 
    • 2007 Conference ends successful run in Las Vegas

     

    March 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: March winds, credit unions and other happenings 
    • Financial services jurisdiction asserted over FCS 
    • Bankers optimistic about Oklahoma, local economies 
    • Lucas speaks to bankers during OBA meeting

     

    February 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: First session of Congress underway!
    • FDIC extends moratorium on applications
    • Technological advance 
    • TCTSD returning to give banks chance to assist children

     

    January 2007


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Several new initiatives set to begin this year
    • Democrats, bankers ready for 110th Congress
    • Slowing down a quick change artist 
    • OBA Public Affairs Committees set another fundraising record in 2006

     

    December 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Banking Leadership Program to debut in 2007
    • 2007 legislative program of work finalized
    • GAO report confirms credit unions abuse tax exemptions

     

    November 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Now what?
    • FDIC adopts new premium rates for 2007
    • Legislature's task force on banking powers conclude hearings

     

    October 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Where's the pony?
    • Congress passes minimal red tape relief package
    • Annual Washington D.C. Visit draws good crowd
    • Bankers Night Out set for six locations throughout state

     

    September 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: They're back! But 'nothingness' is most likely
    • Oklahoma banks increase income in second quarter
    • Women in Banking Conference set for early October appearance
    • FDIC seeks comments on ILC issues

     

    August 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Estate taxes, red tape relief in D.C.; uncertainty locally
    • Taking the reins
    • Business relationship exemptions in 'Do Not Fax'
    • Walmex banking application filed with regulators

     

    July 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: July potpourri: convention, insurance and politices
    • Do-not-call scam reaches Oklahoma banks
    • Banking agencies issue host state loan-to-deposit ratios

     

    June 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Four negative votes!
    • Oklahoma – Land of Opportunity
    • Legislative sessions ends; banking interests spared
    • Gauging interest in new health insurance alternative underway  

     

    May 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Bankers score victories, one loss in Legislature 
    • Credit unions, NCUA adopt conversion strategy
    • Teaching kids to save 
    • Red tape relief approved, goes to Senate floor

     

    April 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Credit union advocates fight conversion efforts
    • Recent OCC decisions attacked by realtors 
    • Teach Children to Save Day scheduled for April
    • Bankers Night Out begins tour around Oklahoma in April

     

    March 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Election year makes things interesting
    • Real estate guidance may be problematic
    • Oklahoma Equity Fund presents new, exciting, different opportunity
    • HSA@BancInsure: innovative solution

     

    February 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: We're off!
    • U.S. House clears deposit insurance reform
    • Board member sets sights on Senate
    • Second Session convenes; banking issues attacked early

     

    January 2006


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Gearing up for fun in an election year
    • OkBPAC sets another fundraising record
    • Outstanding unveiling
    • Subchapter S changs added in Katrina package
    • Kansas City weighs in on conversion issues

     

    December 2005


    In this issue

    • Executive Update: Merry Christmas and 'Bring it on!'
    • Deposit insurance reforms looking likely
    • Dreams become reality

     

    November 2005


    In this issue

    • Executive Update: Attitude
    • Bernanke nominated as Greenspan successor
    • Due diligence
    • OBA offering plaques to descendants, banks

     

    October 2005


    In this issue

    • Executive Update: Annual Washington visit, the bankers' agenda and Katrina
    • Get Smart About Credit Day planned for Oct. 20
    • Dodd finalist for Journal-Record recognition
    • Bankers Night Out set for eight sites throughout state

     

    September 2005


    In this issue

    • Executive Update: Are we nuts?
    • Banking regulators focus on Katrina aftermath
    • Constructive conference
    • Credit union conversion case settled in Texas
    • Deferred compensation 409A: Why bankers should really care

     

    August 2005


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Credit union battle comes to The Oklahoman
    • DHS, OBA collaborate on elder fraud Public Service Announcements
    • Key measures introduced, actions taken before recess
    • Bankers' anti-fraud weapon


    July 2005


    In this issue:

    • Executive Update: Summertime Potpourri
    • Governor names "Fraud Awareness Week" in Oklahoma
    • Much more than a pretty face
    • Association leaders

     

    June 2005


    In this issue:

    • A.M. Best commends BancInsure
    • Banking leaders of tomorrow begin internships
    • Checking up on Check 21
    • Executive Update: "Community First" and credit union competition
    • Legislative session sees few changes for banks
    • OBA Convention scheduled for June 2006


    May 2005


    In This Issue...

    • IT security and the Lopez case: potential pitfalls
    • Nichols named chairman at OBA Convention
    • Regulators: BSA zero tolerance policy not true
    • Communities First Act introduced by Rep. Ryun
    • Deposit Insurance Reform passes U.S. House vote

     

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