I’ve gotten to know Kevin Hern very well, and given what we’re facing in Washington, he’s exactly what we need if we’re going to have any chance of making your bank’s operation more successful. He has the experience and real-world skills to make a difference for banks and for Oklahoma. Kevin is a shareholder and board member of one of …

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. As in the past, the schedule for …

In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Bankers invited to meet lieutenant governor candidate • Trump signs Flood Insurance Program re-authorization bill • OCC considering applications for limited-purpose FinTech charter • Banking marijuana: It won’t be safe until Congress acts • Save the dates for upcoming major OBA events! • OBA education corner …

The Oklahoma City Dodgers baseball club is offering a special package for all bankers employed at OBA-member banks. Bankers can get field seats for the Aug. 23 game against the Omaha Storm Chasers, a Corey Seager straw tumbler, a limited edition OKC Dodgers baseball cap and $4 worth of Dodger Dollars pre-loaded onto each ticket, all for the cost of …

In This Issue… • Replay of SAR webinar available to view • OBA seminars scheduled on banking marijuana-related businesses • Oklahoma City Dodgers offering special deal for OBA-member bankers • OBA education corner …

The Oklahoma Real Estate Appraiser Board is in the discussion phase of amendments to the Oklahoma Appraisal Management Company Regulation Act. So far, those discussions have included potential revisions to Board Rules and the impact of post-Dodd-Frank Act Amendments to FIRREA (the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989). The purpose of bringing this to your attention is …

In This Issue… • Interesting marijuana development, at least for national banks • OBA seminars scheduled on banking marijuana-related businesses • Women In Banking conference scheduled for October • Emerging Leaders lunch-and-learn scheduled • OBA education corner …

Take note the OBA 2018-19 Emerging Leaders Academy is currently accepting applications. We’re looking for the best and brightest bankers who seek to sharpen their leadership skills. The Academy will help you reach new heights with powerful speakers offering information leaders need for effectively maneuvering in today’s business climate. Each session helps participants become true leaders by understanding those around …

On June 26, I was closely following the results of the primary election in a hotel room where I was attending the annual meeting of bankers associations located in the Heartland. The governor’s primary was of keen interest, of course, as were the races for attorney general and the First Congressional District, among others. And there was this other thing …

On June 26, Oklahoma voters approved State Question 788, which purports to “legalize” the growth, distribution and sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes. A hard-fought campaign between the proponents of the state question and the business community which, in general, opposed the measure that was adopted by a 14-point margin, 57-43 percent. “Oklahoma is now one of 30 states and …