The OBA heard from bankers interested in serving as chairperson of the Emerging Leaders Division. This position was open to any OBA Emerging Leaders who are currently enrolled in OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or had previously graduated from an OBA Leadership Academy. The Emerging Leaders chair will serve a two-year term and will work closely with OBA staff to continue …

The OBA just received word the PPP system is temporarliy down to make system upgrades. We are told it will be back up soon; however, we do not know an exact time frame. Keep sending us (roger@oba.com; adrian@oba.com) questions about any issues that are making it difficult to participate in the PPP and we’ll do our very best to get …

There have been many questions regarding participation of faith-based organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). Click here to view an SBA document addressing frequently asked questions.

The 202o OBA Convention planned for May 18-20, 2020 has been postponed in order to protect the health and well-being of our attendees and speakers. We are working our hardest to reschedule the event and updates will be provided as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions.

(As of March 25, 2020) COVID-19 continues to take its toll as it impacts communities in Oklahoma and across the country, and America’s banks are helping to  lead the way and taking steps to respond to the needs of individuals and small business owners directly affected. Note: This support will vary by institution and the customer’s specific circumstances. As a customer, …

COVID-19 is causing many concerns with consumers, but access to your money shouldn’t be one of them. Here are the top five things you need to know about your money and banks under “Safer At Home.” 1. You have continued access to your funds and bank services. Banks are considered an essential service which means you continue to have access …

Business continuity planning during pandemics must include compliance considerations at every level and in every department of the bank—the current COVID-19 crisis is no different. Compliance Alliance developed these tools for all banks across the United States – regardless of membership – for the challenging weeks ahead. Here are the bank pandemic planning tools: COVID-19 Essential Critical Infrastructure Worker Credential …

In response to COVID-19, all 77 Oklahoma counties have been approved for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. More information is available at SBA.gov/disaster. Stay informed by checking the coronavirus resource page. We …

NOW is the time to get involved in your Association, and one good way to accomplish this is to join one of our committees! We are now taking names for those interested in our committees for the 2020-2021 year. By participating with the group three to four times a year, you learn more about your profession, meet other bankers, share …

With banks, their customers and their employees facing unprecedented challenges associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, ABA yesterday published a suite of new resources for bankers to help them navigate this ever-changing situation. Resources include: A comprehensive set of frequently asked questions covering a range of topics, including regulatory concerns, workforce health and safety and branch operations. This FAQ …