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The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. Locations and dates for this year’s events are: …

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman There may be more than one way to skin the regulatory cat. Nothing is higher on a banker’s wish list than regulatory reform. The problem is how to get from wish to reality. Currently there are three methods being discussed. These methods are probably familiar to you but I would like to …

One education program, in particular, to be aware of is the OBA Intern Program. The Intern Program will again be active in 2017 and we’re looking for participating banks! For more information on this IMPORTANT program – important not only to aspiring students, but also to participating banks – contact the OBA education department at (405) 424-5252!

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman We witnessed a remarkable event noon on Friday in Washington D.C. – the peaceful transition of political power in the United States. Since George Washington handed over the presidency to John Adams some 220 years ago, 23 presidential elections resulted in power transferred to another party. This occurred again Friday, Jan. 20, …

OCC: Fintech charter has ‘very high bar’; few applicants expected During an ABA member webinar Monday, senior OCC officials provided more details about the agency’s proposed special purpose national bank charter intended for innovative fintech firms. The officials noted the charter is not a different kind of charter; it would be a national bank charter, with all of the privileges and …

Recently, you have read about large law firms sending demand letters to banks and other small businesses alleging that the entity’s website does not conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The violation(s) are that such websites are not accessible by either a visually- or hearing-impaired consumer. “This issue is one about which we are very concerned,” OBA President Roger …

Women in senior level or high-potential middle management positions in the banking industry in Oklahoma are invited to attend a forum on March 28 hosted in partnership with the OBA and the Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma The forum will address topics critical to bankers today and will provide industry and leadership development knowledge that will enhance their careers and …

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman As predicted by many sources, including the ABA, health care reform has quickly taken center stage as the number one domestic political issue. After reading and listening to supporters from both sides of the aisle, I’m reminded of the hot potato game we played as children. If you remember, the objective is …

From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman The Oklahoman editorial on New Year’s Day listed its wish list for 2017. So, instead of New Year’s resolutions that are usually broken before January has passed, I have a federal legislative wish list. I limit myself to three wishes since I’m hoping a genie will be sure to grant them. Also, …