In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC, OCC release CRA exam schedules for last quarters of fiscal year First Friday Fraud Forum on tap this week; MAFIA meeting scheduled OBA Book Club announces summer selection United Way Emerging Leaders hosts networking opportunity for young professionals ABA accepting nominations for Emerging Leaders Awards OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk …
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Be alert of fake shell companies opening accounts
One of the fraud “experts” the OBA follows is Frank McKenna’s https://frankonfraud.com. On May 16, he warned of high-value incentives for American consumers to become “merchants” with a marketing video from IBO-Core. The site has a list of shell company names for sale in America. Most of the names follow a pattern. They include the words “MARKETING,” “AD SERVICE,” “DIGITAL,” …
Read More »Week of May 25
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC proposes rule for BSA standards for stablecoin issuers OBA calendar photo contest deadline this 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! • • • …
Read More »Executive News: OBA rushing bills to legislative finish line
The calendar has finally hit May and that means we are in the home stretch of the legislative session. This is nor mally when we know we have three to four weeks left to get everything done before the legislature goes home. As I say every year, no two legislative sessions are ever the same, and this year didn’t disappoint. …
Read More »OBA Convention set for mid-month
The Mother Road is calling your name, but we at the OBA would love to see you take a quick detour off of Route 66 during its centennial celebration this year to visit us for “Route 2026” – our annual OBA Convention! Join us in Oklahoma City this May 18-20 for the can’t-miss event of the year—packed with valuable sessions, …
Read More »Week of May 18
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA Convention taking place today, Wednesday Regulators unveil proposed changes for CAMELS rating system Be alert of fake shell companies opening accounts 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! • …
Read More »OBA Board info
Materials for the May 18, 2026, meeting: Board Agenda Board Agenda Summary Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Entire packet as single file: Click here
Read More »Week of May 11
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FinCEN issues alert on Iranian money laundering ABA president/CEO callas on bankers to contact senators about stablecoin vote Emerging Leaders hosting reception at OKANA during convention Discounted subscription to CrimeDex available through OBA Participation opportunity open for salary survey Welcome new strategic members! OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian …
Read More »Week of May 4
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, other associations urge OCC to close yield loopholes in stablecoin rule Convention time is near! Register today OBA calendar photo contest set 2026 Directory of Banks now available for purchase OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …
Read More »Week of April 27
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators issue final rule on revisions to Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework Western Oklahoma ATMs hit with jackpotting attacks First Friday Fraud Forum on tap this week OBA Convention time is near! Register today OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …
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