In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC rescinds notification guidance for crypto activity Upcoming ELT changes: What bankers, lienholders should know OBA Book Club announces next selection Keynote speaker joins OBA convention lineup OBA photo contest set; welcome new strategic member OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random …

The federal bank regulatory agencies today announced, in light of pending litigation, their intent to issue a proposal to both rescind the Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the CRA framework that existed prior to the October 2023 final rule. As of now, this is NOT official, but just stated as the INTENT to EVENTUALLY …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, ICBA, other associations state opposition to Credit Card Competition Act Vehicle titling update: Key changes coming April 7, July 1 Organized ATM jackpotting groups still active, affects insurance coverage for banks Keynote speaker joins OBA convention lineup OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO …

We have finally reached the first deadline at the state legislature and it couldn’t have come fast enough. We started off this session tracking 314 bills and, after the deadline, we are now tracking 70 bills. We will spend the next couple of weeks hearing bills on the floor in the house of origin. While the first couple of weeks …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2025 Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 6-8 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, in Indian Wells, California. As is always the case, this year’s conference features an exciting lineup of speakers on a range of topics, including an economic outlook, election impacts on the Federal Home Loan Bank system, fraud issues, strategic staffing …

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced late last month it will not issue fines or penalties against companies that fail to report their beneficial ownership information by the current deadline. Instead, it plans to issue an interim rule with a new deadline and later revise the reporting requirements to ease the burden on businesses. BOI collection had been on hold …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ACRE Act of 2025 introduced Modernizing vehicle titling: What bankers need to know OCC ends policy on bank engagement with cryptocurrency OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs begin this week OBA Emerging Leaders socials set for spring IS MAFIA meeting at OBA on Friday Welcome, new strategic member OBA education corner … From Adrian’s …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FinCEN halts fines on BOI reporting failure; plans updated deadlines, reporting requirements FDIC signage compliance deadline pushed back to 2026 Oklahoma banker elected as Friends of Traditional Banking chair OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Community bank advisory committee disbands Bankers at state Capitol: Register for OBA’s 2025 Contact Banker Program Welcome new strategic members; deadline for directors compensation survey approaching OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of …

Due to the winter weather forecast for this week, the TRID and Flood education programs have been postponed. TRID will move to April 22. Flood will move to April 23. We apologize for an inconvenience. Feel free to contact the education department if you have any questions.