Thursday, March 28, 2024

Jeremy Cowen

Executive News: The Kavanaugh effect

I waited a few days after my “deadline” had passed to write this month’s column. The reason for the delay is I wanted to see whethe r the U.S. Senate would confirm or reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The final vote occurred shortly after Texas beat OU …

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Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inaugural inductees announced

The OBA is proud to announce the inaugural group of inductees for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame, with the ceremony set for Dec. 4 in Oklahoma City. Larry Briggs, with First National Bank of Shawnee; Ken Fergeson, with NBC Oklahoma in Altus; and Gene Rainbolt, with BancFirst in Oklahoma City, comprise the initial group to be inducted into the …

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OBA Technology seminar canceled

The OBA Technology seminar, scheduled for Oct. 25, has been canceled. Full refunds will be given to those who have already registered. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the OBA education department if you need more information.

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Week of Oct. 1

In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Special OU football ticket prices available to OBA members! • NewsOK story: New rulings on medical marijuana go against employers • OBA education corner …

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2018 Washington Visit app available for download

The iPhone app for the 2018 OBA Washington Visit is now available for download. You can download the OBA app, which provides location and times and other information for the event, by clicking here (for iTunes) or here (for Google Play). If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Cowen at the OBA.

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Week of Sept. 24

In This Issue… • Inaugural Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame class announced; event set for Dec. 4 • 2018 Washington Visit app available for download • OBA education corner …

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Week of Sept. 17

In This Issue… • 2018 OBA Washington Visit app available for download • Save the dates for upcoming major OBA events! • OBA education corner …

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Community Banks Advisory Council restructured

Earlier this year, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection fired the 19 members of the Community Banker Advisory Board created during the Richard Cordray era as required by Dodd-Frank. The Bureau then tried to re-create a smaller group in an effort to bring in more diverse views and exclude national advocacy organizations. The restructured CBAB is much smaller – seven …

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Week of Sept. 10

In This Issue… • 9/11 remembered today • Community Banker Advisory Council restructured; Oklahoma bankers’ applications rejected • Impact of new HMDA data: What does it mean? • OBA education corner …

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