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Week of Feb. 16

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed proposes changes to incentivize banks to originate, service mortgages FDIC, OCC release stress test scenarious ABA Washington Summit set National Consumer Protection Week scheduled in early March OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …

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OBA, ABA, state bankers associations oppose Credit Card Competition Act

The OBA, the American Bankers Association and 51 other state bankers associations expressed strong opposition to the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Mandate on Monday – also known as the Credit Card Competition Act – warning in a joint letter to Congress that the proposal would harm consumers, small businesses and banks of all sizes. In the letter, the associations write that …

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Week of Feb. 9

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC extends comment period for Genius Act Bankers at state Capitol: Register for OBA’s 2026 Contact Banker Program OBA Book Club announces next selection OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Welcome new strategic members OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some …

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ABA Washington summit set

The ABA’s Washington Summit is scheduled for March 9-11. Click here for more information. There is no registration fee for this event. There is an all-day Emerging Leaders Forum on Monday, March 9. Hill Visits will take place on Tuesday, March 19. Contact Megan McGuire at the OBA for more information!

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OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring

The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s 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. In addition to state and federal legislative …

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Week of Feb. 2

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Warsh nominated as next Fed chair First Friday Fraud Forums on deck! Review your bank’s information for OBA directory 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! •        • …

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OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring

The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s 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. In addition to state and federal legislative …

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Week of Jan. 26

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, state bankers associations oppose Credit Card Competition Act ABA Washington Summit set 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! •        •         • I hope …

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