The OBA is proud to announce the group of inductees for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame, with the ceremony set for Dec. 8 in Oklahoma City. Dr. Sinclair Armstrong Jr., chairman of the board at Armstrong Bank in Muskogee; Shirley Barber, former president and CEO of Security State Bank in Cheyenne and the first female member of the Oklahoma …

As this issue of Oklahoma Banker goes to press, the Republican Party remained dominant in statewide Oklahoma races. Gov. Kevin Stitt retained his seat as governor, as he defeated Joy Hofmeister, while Markwayne Mullin defeated Kendra Horn for the unfilled term of Sen. Jim Inhofe’s seat. In the other U.S. Senate race, incumbent James Lankford easily defeated Madison Horn. In …

In This Issue… Ag lender survey: Interest rate volatility is top concern in 2023 OBA Golf Tournament rescheduled for Nov. 14, registration back open! OBA holiday signs ready for purchase; welcome new strategic members OBA education corner … Ag lender survey: Interest rate volatility is top concern in 2023 The top concern facing agricultural lenders going into 2023 is interest …

The Federal Open Market Committee today announced it would raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 3.75 to 4% – the sixth rate increase this year and the fourth time the Fed has raised the rate by 75 basis points. FOMC also reiterated that it believes ongoing increases will be necessary to help return inflation closer to …

In This Issue… Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame unveils 2022 inductees Bank commercials with college athletes? Why not! OBA education corner … Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame unveils 2022 inductees The OBA is proud to announce the group of inductees for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame, with the ceremony set for Dec. 8 in Oklahoma City. Dr. Sinclair Armstrong …

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the third quarter Energy Survey last week, which revealed Tenth District energy activity grew solidly, while expectations for future activity eased somewhat. “Despite the pace of growth slowing slightly, District drilling and business activity remained solid in Q3,” said Chad Wilkerson, Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist. “Firms reported lower growth in …

In This Issue… OBA Golf Tournament reschduled for Nov. 14; registration re-opened! Agencies announce threshold for smaller-loan exemption CFPB issues guidance to address junk data in credit reports OBA education corner … OBA Golf Tournament rescheduled for Nov. 14; registration re-opened! Due to adverse weather conditions, the OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament (previously set for Monday, Oct. 24) has been rescheduled …

Mark your calendars now! Join us for the first-ever OBA Election Recap Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Oklahoma City at The Capitol View Event Center. Catch up with your peers, enjoy a beverage and hear from Adrian Beverage. Less than 24 hours after the polls close, the OBA president and CEO will give his full election results breakdown and …

In This Issue… Energy activity grows, albeit slower, in Fed’s Tenth District OCC releases interest rate statistics report OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament tees off next week OBA education corner … Energy activity grows, albeit slower, in Fed’s Tenth District The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the third quarter Energy Survey last week, which revealed Tenth District energy activity …

Due to adverse weather conditions, the OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament (previously set for Oct. 24) has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 14.  Show off your golfing skills or simply join your banking peers as a social registrant at the 2022 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament on Nov. 14 at River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond. The tournament fee is $150 and …