The OBA and the American Bankers Association will host a free webinar on Jan. 30, exclusively for Oklahoma bankers, to discuss the upcoming changes and opportunities presented at both the state and federal levels for the banking industry. New leadership coming to Washington presents many opportunities for the industry, and 2025 is certain to be a year of significant policy …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, state bankers associations ask Trump to halt current regulatory actions Unauthorized tap-to-pay fraud increasing CFPB drops proposed ban on NSF fees for instant transactions Regional Housing Forums series scheduled Review your bank’s info for upcoming Directory of Banks; participate in director compensation survey OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … …

Several scholarships are now available to bankers from OBA-member banks for various graduate schools of banking. Applications (other than for GSB-Colorado) should be submitted to the OBA’s Janis Reeser by email (janis@oba.com), regular mail (643 N.E. 41st St., OKC, 73105) or fax (405-424-4518). Click on the links below for more specific information about each scholarship: GSB-Madison HR School Scholarship: $700 …

Various association, including the American Bankers Association, The Bank Policy Institute, Ohio Bankers League filed litigation in late December against the Federal Reserve, challenging aspects of the stress testing framework the Fed uses to establish certain bank capital requirements. The lawsuit is focused on the lack of transparency in the current stress testing process, with the groups challenging the “opaque …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed’s vice chairman for supervision announces retirement National Day of Mourning on Thursday; Fed closed, banks to remain open OBA, ABA to host webinar on national, state legislative issues OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association, today, mourns the death – but celebrates the life – of prominent banker and Oklahoman Gene Rainbolt. Rainbolt was a leader and legend within the Oklahoma banking community, and truly among ALL Oklahomans as well. He was an inaugural inductee of the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame in 2018, a chair of the OBA in 1970-71 …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Deepfake technology to impact bank fraud in coming year Associations file suit challenging Fed’s stress-testing framework OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our bankers this week! •        •         • …

The January deadline for covered businesses to register their beneficial ownership information is on hold following a order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Dec. 26. On Dec. 23, the Fifth Circuit lifted a nationwide injunction issued by the district court judge earlier this month in a Texas lawsuit challenging the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires covered businesses …

The January deadline for covered businesses to register their beneficial ownership information is on hold following a order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday. On Monday, the Fifth Circuit lifted a nationwide injunction issued by the district court judge earlier this month in a Texas lawsuit challenging the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires covered businesses to report …

On Dec. 5, the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted four new members. This year’s class included four outstanding bankers who have been – and still are – pillars in the banking industry, their communities and the state of Oklahoma. This group of bankers falls right in line with previous inductees with their storied history and contributions still being made …