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The OBA, alongside the American Bankers Association and the 51 other state bankers associations, urged leaders of the U.S. House and Senate in a joint letter Monday to set an independent review of recent banking agency rulemakings to assess their appropriateness in addressing risks within the banking sector. Congressional investigations into the causes of last year’s banking crisis remain incomplete, specifically regarding …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Bankers associations urge Congress for independent review of recent agency rulemakings Public comments being taken on FDIC evaluations of bank merger 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! •   …

The 2024 OBA Directory of Banks is now ready to buy! This essential reference includes financial data, important information about all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks and holding companies, key personnel by function and title, answers to rules and regulations, legislators, state and national agencies, courthouses, fast-find index and much more! Each Directory is $40 per copy for OBA-member bankers, …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks are better together … it’s become a mantra of sorts during Bryan Cain’s year as OBA chair, and it’s the focus of our annual convention this year! Nearly 200 banks and 20,000 bank employees ARE better together, and we’d sure like to a see a large representative portion of those at our …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoma City banker elected as OBA Emerging Leaders chair Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! 2024 OBA Directory of Banks available for purchase Free webinar upcoming on AI for community banks OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association and its member banks are better together … it’s become a mantra of sorts during Bryan Cain’s year as OBA chair, and it’s the focus of our annual convention this year! Nearly 200 banks and 20,000 bank employees ARE better together, and we’d sure like to a see a large representative portion of those at our …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Better Together: OBA convention open for registration! Select your OBA Emerging Leaders chair FDIC releases new financial inclusion strategic plan 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! •        …

The OBA has heard from bankers interested in serving as chair of the Emerging Leaders Division. This position is 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 …

The OBA runs a monthly “Oklahoma Bankers” feature in its newspaper where promotions and hires from member banks are highlighted. While the submissions seem to come in giant clumps during parts of year, forcing some to be pushed back a couple or even three months to be published, we appear to be between said “giant clumps.” Now is the time …

Warning that “consumers will lose” if the CFPB’s overdraft proposal is finalized, the OBA, American Bankers Association and all 51 other state bankers associations urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau via a joint comment letter on Monday to withdraw it. The proposal would re-classify overdraft as “credit,” despite Congress’ determination 50 years ago to the contrary, and would permit financial institutions to offer overdraft …