In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FinCEN alert issued on fraud schemes targeting federal student aid Western OK MAFIA meeting set for August OBA Emerging Leaders Academy taking applications 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! • …

Lending to individuals who are not legally authorized to work in the U.S. may present elevated credit risk to financial institutions, the FDIC, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and National Credit Union Administration said earlier this month in joint guidance. Earlier this year, President Trump issued an executive order directing regulators to provide guidance warning financial institutions “to …

Join fellow bankers and fraud fighters at the ballpark for a fraud-fighting field trip on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The Oklahoma City Comets host the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at 12:05 p.m. at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Before the game, OBA’s Sharon Lewis will provide attendees a brief fraud update and share practical fraud prevention tips bankers can pass along to customers …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, ICBA state associations urge Senate to strengthen stablecoin  yield provisions Guidance released on lending to undocumented workers Information, assistance on EFS filings transition Save the date: OBA convention, senior management events set for 2027 Reference books updated, available from OBA OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage …

Oklahoma S.B. 2067 becomes effective on Nov. 1, 2026 and establishes a framework for financial institutions to intervene when they suspect a “protected adult” is being targeted for financial exploitation and fraud. It mandates reporting while providing legal immunity to the institutions and their employees for acting in good faith to protect vulnerable customers. The OBA’s Scott Thompson has prepared …

The federal banking agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit. The list includes distressed or under-served non-metropolitan middle-income geographies where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive CRA consideration, according to the agencies. Revitalization or stabilization activities in these geographies are eligible to receive CRA consideration …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2026 class; additionally, a reminder the process of selecting inductees was updated a few years back. First, for those interested in nominating a banker, here are some downloadable forms linked below – please return all nominations to Adrian Beverage (adrian@oba.com): Nominating instructions. Nomination form. If a person …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … SAFE Banking Act would help limit illicit financial risks First Friday Fraud Forum appears this week Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame now accepting nominations for 2026 inductions Bankers at ballpark: Fraud fighting field trip set for September Deadline extended to participate in salary survey Oklahoma Views & Vistas calendar available for earlybird orders …

The federal banking agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit. The list includes distressed or under-served non-metropolitan middle-income geographies where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive CRA consideration, according to the agencies. Revitalization or stabilization activities in these geographies are eligible to receive CRA consideration …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies release updated list of CRA-eligible communities Help on holding funds when fraud, exploitation is suspected First Friday Fraud Forum postponed to next week 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! …