In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … CFPB proposes new Sec. 1071 rule Data shows regulatory burden hits community banks Agencies release CRA data on small-business, small-farm lending OBASCO roundup: Record Retention Guide receives update; new sales rep with Transfund ACH authorization form for OBA dues drafts available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA …

We are almost exactly one year out from the 2026 elections – I know you are counting down the days! There are a lot of significant state level races and the all-important midterm elections at the federal lev el. I will touch on this a little later in this article, but for now, I’m excited to bring you some good …

By Olivia Hendrix OBA Communications Assistant Bankers understand the value in long-term investments. For the Oklahoma banking community, that investment isn’t always just financial – it’s personal. It’s why banks across the state continue to participate in the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s Summer Intern Program, one of the association’s most established initiatives. The program invests in the success of emerging bankers, …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame will induct the four bankers who we re selected for its 2025 class in early December. R.S. “Brud” Baker, Sandy Bracken, Gary Huckabay and Lee Symcox will make up the 2025 class. The inductees were selected by a panel of bankers from across the state, and were voted on in late September. The induction …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Comptroller outlines OCC’s review of ‘debanking’ Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for early December Save the date: OBA Convention, senior management events set for 2026 OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …

The calculation representing the nondeductible portion of member dues attributable to lobbying expenditures has been made for the OBA’s year ending April 30, 2025. The source of the information used to determine this percentage included the Association’s general ledger and an estimate of the percentage of time related to applicable personnel’s involvement with lobbying activities by management of the Association. …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed to reduce bank supervision staff in 2026 Survey: Lending standards stricter for commercial loans in third quarter OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 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 …

Your Oklahoma Bankers Association issued a media alert this afternoon about an account takeover fraud event that has already resulted in millions in losses for Oklahoma businesses. The OBA suggests banks should proactively contact business online banking customers (especially those with PPP loans listed online) via a message on the online banking log-in landing page, phone calls from an account …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Banking associations oppose bill to set credit card, loan fee caps Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for early December 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! •   …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Beverage in Tulsa World: Time to rethink credit unions’ tax exemption ABA, ICBA other banking associations urge administration to retain CDFI staff, funding OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament scheduled OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some …