The failure of Silicon Valley Bank this weekend has been well covered in the national media. Local media here in Oklahoma might want to “localize” the story and reach out to our member banks for comment. To assist our banks, we put together some quotes and talking points below they are free to use and share. Also, all our banks …

In This Issue… OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Survey finds bank customers want more financial education for youth Welcome, new strategic members! OBA education corner … OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in …

In This Issue… Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma FinCEN posts alert on check fraud through postal service Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2023 Contact Banker Program OBA education corner … Counterfeit savings bonds becoming issue in Oklahoma The U. S. Secret Service has shared information that counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds are being fraudulently negotiated in financial …

We need your help! HB 2218 is on the agenda in the House Banking Committee for Monday afternoon. This bill prohibits governmental entities from contracting with financial institutions that discriminate against firearm and firearm accessory manufacturers. We are opposed to this bill for the following reasons: . There are NO banks in Oklahoma discriminating against the firearms industry. . The …

SSA Lantz Stuart, with the U. S. Secret Service, one of our federal partners, has shared information that counterfeit U.S. Savings Bonds are being fraudulently negotiated in financial institutions across Oklahoma. He has notified us that losses were large ($176,000) for the impacted banks in Nevada where it originated and nationwide losses are estimated at over $50 million. This activity …

In This Issue… ABA launches website highlighting programs to improve capital access for underserved small businesses Send us your promotions, hires! OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Participate in our director compensation survey OBA education corner … ABA launches website highlighting programs to improve capital access for underserved small businesses The American Bankers Association today launched a new …

In This Issue… Fed governor doesn’t want to direct business strategies for banks OBA scholarship available for incoming Oklahoma college students Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s Contact Banker Program OBA education corner … Fed governor doesn’t want to direct business strategies for banks The Federal Reserve’s role as a banking supervisor is not to replace a bank’s management …

Here we go, it’s time for another legislative session in Oklahoma City. The 1st Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature convened at noon on Monday, Feb. 6. Gov. Kevin Stitt kicked off the start of session by delivering his State of the State address. We’ll breakdown the governor’s speech and what he wants to accomplish this upcoming session later in …