In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, other state associations support narrower focus on data-collection rule Agencies announce increase in special appraisal threshold 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! •        •    …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies repeal guidance on leveraged lending OBA offices closing early on Dec. 15 Four bankers make up 2025 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 …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 class – its seventh – today at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. R.S. “Brud” Baker, with Stride Bank, in Enid; Sandra “Sandy” Bracken, most recently with First Liberty Bank, in Oklahoma City; the late Gary Huckabay, most recently with All America Bank, in Mustang; and Lee Symcox, with First …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … State Banking Board reduces assessment; OCC’s holds steady Agencies seek comment on Call Report’s regulatory burden Bank Fraud Investigators Group meeting set for Friday OBA soliciting CD bids OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FRAUD ALERT: Be informed on possible ATM attacks OCC lessens BSA rules for community banks RSVP deadline to attend Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony is 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 …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new Sec. 1071 rule last week to replace a Biden-era final rule that led to some association’s challenging it as regulatory over-reach. Issuance of the new proposed rule is a major victory for community banks and small businesses that would have been subjected to compliance with an 888-page rule and its collection of …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … CFPB proposes new Sec. 1071 rule Data shows regulatory burden hits community banks Agencies release CRA data on small-business, small-farm lending OBASCO roundup: Record Retention Guide receives update; new sales rep with Transfund ACH authorization form for OBA dues drafts available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA …

We are almost exactly one year out from the 2026 elections – I know you are counting down the days! There are a lot of significant state level races and the all-important midterm elections at the federal lev el. I will touch on this a little later in this article, but for now, I’m excited to bring you some good …

By Olivia Hendrix OBA Communications Assistant Bankers understand the value in long-term investments. For the Oklahoma banking community, that investment isn’t always just financial – it’s personal. It’s why banks across the state continue to participate in the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s Summer Intern Program, one of the association’s most established initiatives. The program invests in the success of emerging bankers, …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame will induct the four bankers who we re selected for its 2025 class in early December. R.S. “Brud” Baker, Sandy Bracken, Gary Huckabay and Lee Symcox will make up the 2025 class. The inductees were selected by a panel of bankers from across the state, and were voted on in late September. The induction …