Thursday, March 28, 2024

Jeremy Cowen

Executive News: What else should we be considering?

As I write this month’s column, OBA Chairman Sandy Werner and I are in Washington with the State Chamber for its Annual Washington Visit. The most “interesting” thing going on is we’re right in the middle of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to confirm Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. I assure you, it is as chaotic and …

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Oklahoma, nation’s banks report earnings increases

Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported aggregate net income of $60.2 billion in the second quarter of 2018, up $12.1 billion (25.1 percent) from a year ago. Oklahoma banks showed an increased of more than $100 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same time period in 2017: from $593 …

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Bankers’ Night Out events set to start in September

The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. Specifically, this fall’s stops will focus on …

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Comment time extended for Volcker rule

Five federal financial regulatory agencies extended until Oct. 17, 2018, the comment period for a proposed rule to simplify and tailor compliance requirements for the “Volcker rule.” The Volcker rule generally restricts banking entities from engaging in proprietary trading and from owning or controlling hedge funds or private equity funds. With the extension, the Federal Reserve Board, the Commodity Futures …

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Week of Sept. 4

In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Deadline approaching to order 2019 Oklahoma Views & Vistas calendar • OBA education corner …

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Oklahoma, nation’s banks report earnings increases in second quarter

Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported aggregate net income of $60.2 billion in the second quarter of 2018, up $12.1 billion (25.1 percent) from a year ago. Oklahoma banks showed an increased of more than $100 million in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the same time period in 2017: from $593 …

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Week of Aug. 28

In This Issue… • Webinar replay on fighting elder abuse available • Early bird deadline approaching for OBA Annual Washington Visit • OBA education corner …

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Take opportunity to know lieutenant governor candidate

The OBA, in its continuing effort this year to let our bankers know more about candidates in important races, wants to share some background on the lieutenant governor race. Last week, we provided an opportunity to meet Republican candidate Matt Pinnell. Today, we wanted to highlight his opponent in the upcoming Republican runoff, Dana Murphy. The below was provided by …

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Week of Aug. 21

In This Issue… • Are you signed up for OBA Annual Washington Visit? • Deadline approaching to apply for 2018-19 OBA Emerging Leaders Academy • Save the dates for upcoming major OBA events! • OBA education corner …

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Webinar replay on fighting elder abuse available

Recently, the Oklahoma Bankers Association and Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office joined forces for a webinar concerning elder abuse, including the financial aspects of such abuse. The webinar featured the OBA’s Elaine Dodd, and gave great insight on what banks can do to help fight scams against older Americans. Click here to access the replay of the webinar.

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