In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Comptroller outlines OCC’s review of ‘debanking’ Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for early December 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 …

The calculation representing the nondeductible portion of member dues attributable to lobbying expenditures has been made for the OBA’s year ending April 30, 2025. The source of the information used to determine this percentage included the Association’s general ledger and an estimate of the percentage of time related to applicable personnel’s involvement with lobbying activities by management of the Association. …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed to reduce bank supervision staff in 2026 Survey: Lending standards stricter for commercial loans in third quarter OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 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 …

Your Oklahoma Bankers Association issued a media alert this afternoon about an account takeover fraud event that has already resulted in millions in losses for Oklahoma businesses. The OBA suggests banks should proactively contact business online banking customers (especially those with PPP loans listed online) via a message on the online banking log-in landing page, phone calls from an account …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Banking associations oppose bill to set credit card, loan fee caps Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for early December 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 … Beverage in Tulsa World: Time to rethink credit unions’ tax exemption ABA, ICBA other banking associations urge administration to retain CDFI staff, funding OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament scheduled OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some …

It’s been almost three weeks since nearly 100 bankers made the trek to Washington D.C. for the OBA’s Annual Visit. We were able to meet with most of our federal regulators, and we were fortunate enough to hear from every member of the Oklahoma delegation. I always love how we go into our Washington Visit with an agenda, and what …

The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame announced late last month the four bankers who will be inducted into its 2025 class later this year. R.S. “Brud” Baker Jr., Sandra “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. The induction ceremony will be …

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 …