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! • …
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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 …
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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 …
Read More »Week of April 20
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies issue revised risk management model guidance Oklahoma City banker elected as OBA Emerging Leaders chair OBA Convention time is near! Register today! 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 »Week of April 13
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, state bankers associations urge Congress to approve SCAM Act OBA Convention time is near! Register today! Oklahoma agencies to host virtual fraud prevention conference Voting continues for OBA Emerging Leader chair MAFIA meeting slated for Elk City New edition of OBA Directory of Banks available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s …
Read More »Executive News: Statewide elections set after candidate filings
It’s a rainy Friday night as I sit down to write this column, and what better way to end a busy week than combing over the Oklahoma State Election Boards final copy of who is running for statewide offices and those Oklahoma legislature districts up for election. Friday, April 3 was the deadline of the three-day period to officially file …
Read More »2026 edition of OBA Directory of Banks available
The latest edition of the OBA Directory of Banks is now available. This essential resource, with all information updated for 2026, includes financial data, important information about all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks and holding companies, key personnel by function and title, answers to rules and regulations, legislators, state and national agencies, courthouses, a fast-find index, handy access …
Read More »Bankers, customers increasingly eye AI for financial future
Two separate bank surveys have found that an increasing number of consumers are turning to non-traditional sources, such as artificial intelligence, for advice on managing their finances. Meanwhile, an American Bankers Survey showed that bankers themselves view doing nothing as the greater risk when it comes to adopting AI. A survey by Wells Fargo found that 40% of U.S. consumers …
Read More »Week of April 6
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Voting open for OBA Emerging Leader chair CFPB releases consumer complaint totals for 2025 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! • • • Another short …
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