Calling all fraud fighters – join us on the first Friday of each month! In an attempt to communicate fraud trends to our member banks in all areas of the state, we will start holding monthly “First Friday Fraud Forum” virtual meetings via Zoom. These meetings are for OBA members only. We will cover information on the latest fraud trends …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Talk to your customers about credit unions Court allows Fed governor to remain on board OBA to host Bank Fraud Investigators Group meetings Emerging Leaders helping at food bank OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …

On Aug. 7, President Trump issued the executive order, “Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans.” In Section 1, the president clearly lays out what his thinking is and why this order is necessary. Purpose — Financial institutions have engaged in unacceptable practices to restrict law-abiding individuals’ and businesses’ access to financial services on the basis of political or religious beliefs …

The FDIC announced late last month it had removed all references to disparate impact from its Consumer Compliance Examination Manual. Instead, the agency said it will evaluate potential discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act “only through evidence of disparate treatment.” President Trump issued an executive order in April to eliminate enforcement of disparate-impact liability, which …

Did you know the average federal income tax paid by an Oklahoma resident was $10,589 last year? Did you know the TOTAL income taxes paid by credit unions was $0? As a banker, you probably did, but do your customers know? In a time when the federal deficit is regularly at the forefront of the news, maybe they should know …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OCC issues information on ‘debanking’ FinCEN releases guidance on foreign information sharing Save the date: OBA convention, senior management events set for 2026 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! • …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … SBA orders banks to report on ‘debanking’ actions Disparate impact removed from FDIC exam manual OCC lowers semiannual assessment rates OBA Emerging Leaders Academy taking applications OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of …

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a notice earlier this month urging financial institutions to be vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity involving convertible virtual currency kiosks, also known as crypto ATMs. According to the notice, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 10,956 complaints involving CVC kiosks in 2024, with reported victim losses of approximately $246.7 …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Trump moves to fire Fed board governor Deadline approaching for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame nominations Join your peers on Capitol Hill: 2025 OBA Annual Washington Visit set Earlybird rate for OBA calendars ending OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO …

Show off your golfing skills or simply join your banking peers as a social registrant at the 2025 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament on Oct. 27 at Belmar Golf Club, in Norman. The tournament fee is $175 and the registration deadline is Oct. 20. The tournament will begin with registration and lunch. Immediately following the tournament, we will hold an awards …