In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Tax refund fraud sparking alerts across country Treasury secretary details policies to boost community bank model Fed announces expanded operating days of payment services OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament scheduled OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … SBA releases compliance form for debanking order OCC eases examination requirements for community banks Attorney general’s office to host employment law symposiums Save the date: OBA convention, senior management events set for 2026 OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Four inductees to make up 2025 class of Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame OBA, ABA other bankers associations seek rejection of proposed bill amendment Join fellow bankers at the food bank on Oct. 7 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament scheduled Updates added to Oklahoma Record Retention Guide OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FRAUD ALERT: ATM jackpotting events pick up again OCC to divide supervisory functions by bank size Deadline approaching for OBA Emerging Leaders Academy applications 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! …

Calling all fraud fighters – join us on the first Friday of each month! In an attempt to communicate fraud trends to our member banks in all areas of the state, we will start holding monthly “First Friday Fraud Forum” virtual meetings via Zoom. These meetings are for OBA members only. We will cover information on the latest fraud trends …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Talk to your customers about credit unions Court allows Fed governor to remain on board OBA to host Bank Fraud Investigators Group meetings Emerging Leaders helping at food bank OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …

On Aug. 7, President Trump issued the executive order, “Guaranteeing Fair Banking For All Americans.” In Section 1, the president clearly lays out what his thinking is and why this order is necessary. Purpose — Financial institutions have engaged in unacceptable practices to restrict law-abiding individuals’ and businesses’ access to financial services on the basis of political or religious beliefs …

The FDIC announced late last month it had removed all references to disparate impact from its Consumer Compliance Examination Manual. Instead, the agency said it will evaluate potential discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act “only through evidence of disparate treatment.” President Trump issued an executive order in April to eliminate enforcement of disparate-impact liability, which …

Did you know the average federal income tax paid by an Oklahoma resident was $10,589 last year? Did you know the TOTAL income taxes paid by credit unions was $0? As a banker, you probably did, but do your customers know? In a time when the federal deficit is regularly at the forefront of the news, maybe they should know …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OCC issues information on ‘debanking’ FinCEN releases guidance on foreign information sharing Save the date: OBA convention, senior management events set for 2026 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! • …