By Alicia Wade Executive Vice President and COO, Sovereign Bank OBA Chair The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance system, which has long served as a cornerstone of depositor confidence and banking stability, needs reform. With a new wave of leadership on the horizon in Washington, D.C., now is the perfect time to address the growing concerns that threaten the effectiveness …

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday reinstated the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act and lifted the nationwide injunction issued by the district court judge earlier this month. In the process, the court reinstated the Jan. 1, 2025, compliance deadline for most covered businesses to report their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement …

A federal judge on Friday ordered a preliminary injunction against enforcement of an Illinois state law restricting interchange fees for national banks and federal savings associations but left the law in effect for Illinois-chartered institutions and credit card networks for now. The order also leaves the law in effect for out-of-state banks and federal credit unions until the court can …

In This Issue… Happy holidays from us! From Adrian’s desk … Court reinstates beneficial ownership registry deadline Court issues partial injunction against Illinois law restricting interchange fees Agencies release annual asset-size thresholds for CRA regulations OBA education corner … Happy holidays from us! Happy holidays and merry Christmas from your family here at the OBA! In observance of Christmas, our …

At its meeting in November, the Oklahoma State Banking Board approved the State Banking Commissioner Mick Thompson’s recommendation to reduce assessments paid by Oklahoma state-chartered banks. After setting assessments at the rate first established in 2004, the board then approved a discount of 70% for banks with assets less than $1 billion and 25% for banks with assets exceeding $1 …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA creates fraud questionnaire for bank customers Associations file suit challenging CFPB overdraft fees cap 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! •        •         • With …

The FDIC announced today that it has updated its questions and answers related to the final rule on the use of the agency’s name and logo by financial institutions. The new Q&As cover key implementation topics such as the use of the digital sign and placement of the official sign in bank branches, the agency said in a financial institution …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA members find fed discount window “inefficient” Four bankers make up 2024 class for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame OBA TikTok Time … 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! • …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class – its sixth – today at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The late Guy Berry III, with American Heritage Bank, in Sapulpa; Herschel Brewster, with Blue Sky Bank, in Weatherford; Brad Krieger, with Arvest Bank; and Gregg Vandaveer, with Sooner State Bank, Tuttle; make up the 2024 group. …

A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction to block enforcement of the requirement for businesses to report their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The injunction comes less than a month before the requirement’s Jan. 1 deadline. It states covered companies nationwide do not need to comply with the Jan. 1 reporting deadline, unless a …