The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2026 class; additionally, a reminder the process of selecting inductees was updated a few years back. First, for those interested in nominating a banker, here are some downloadable forms linked below – please return all nominations to Adrian Beverage (adrian@oba.com): Nominating instructions. Nomination form. If a person …
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The federal banking agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit. The list includes distressed or under-served non-metropolitan middle-income geographies where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive CRA consideration, according to the agencies. Revitalization or stabilization activities in these geographies are eligible to receive CRA consideration …
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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 …
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The OBA was proud to host Shred Fest in partnership with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, with special thanks to Absolute Data Shredding for providing secure on-site shredding services. AARP Oklahoma will also host additional shredding events on April 18 in Shawnee and Enid, April 22 in Edmond and May 2 in Tulsa. Thank you to everyone …
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Federal regulators issued a joint final rule that will “lower the community bank leverage ratio from nine percent to eight percent, which will provide more flexibility for community banks to opt into the framework.” The final rule, which goes into effect on July 1, takes into account the unique business models and risk profiles of community banks. Specifically, the final …
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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 …
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We have set the dates for the 2026 Contact Banker Program: March 3, March 24, April 14 and April 21. 9 a.m. – Briefing at Capitol Noon – Depart Capitol for lunch 1:30 p.m. – Adjourn On the date you select, there will be a short briefing before we start walking the halls of the Capitol. We will stay together as a group the …
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Show off your golfing skills or simply join your banking peers as a social registrant at the 2025 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament on Oct. 27 at Belmar Golf Club, in Norman. The tournament fee is $175 and the registration deadline is Oct. 20. The tournament will begin with registration and lunch. Immediately following the tournament, we will hold an awards …
Read More »OKLAHOMA CITY — Steve Bagwell, president and CEO of Vision Bank, in Ada, was inducted as chair of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 128th Convention on Wednesday, May 14, at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Bagwell is a 1987 graduate of Baylor University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He has also completed graduate work in planning …
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The latest edition of the OBA Directory of Banks is now available. 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 …
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