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OBA-member banks and banks across the nation are seeing an alarming increase in customers withdrawing large sums of cash and entering the cash into a local cryptocurrency ATM based on instructions received from a scammer. The Oklahoma Bankers Association urges our bankers to have conversations with their customers about these prolific scams. Bank employees should notify a supervisor when they …

At noon, Monday, Feb. 5, the Oklahoma legislature convened for the Second Session of the 59th Legislature. The legislative session will run until 5 p.m. on the last Friday in May. There were over 3,000 bills introduced this session, that’s in addition to the hundreds of bills introduced last year that are eligible to be heard again. We have read …

The American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Independent Community Bankers of America, Texas Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce and Longview Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit on Feb. 5 in the Northern District of Texas against the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC for exceeding their statutory authority and acting arbitrarily and capriciously …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoma AG offers opinion on affidavit filing when recording deeds Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program GSB scholarships available for 2024 OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might …

Cryptocurrency transactions are difficult to detect. Don’t let your customers fall into the trap. Bankers, help your customers be aware of common scam methods, so they can protect themselves. Download this poster provided by the U.S. Secret Service, and post it in your bank today!

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, other state bankers associations express opposition to reduce debit interchange cap OBA Senior Management Conference slated for Vegas in early April 2024 Compensation Trends & Employee Benefits Survey open for bank participation OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …

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 …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2024 Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 7-9 at the Waldorf Astoria in Las Vegas. One of the key benefits in the conference will be talking with your peers. Attendees at the OBA 2024 Senior Management Conference will be surrounded by those with similar titles, similar workloads, similar problems and likely solutions to issues that can be …

The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2024 Senior Management Conference is scheduled for April 7-9 at the Waldorf Astoria in Las Vegas. One of the key benefits in the conference will be talking with your peers. Attendees at the OBA 2024 Senior Management Conference will be surrounded by those with similar titles, similar workloads, similar problems and likely solutions to issues that can be …

In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FFIEC announces principles for appraisal bias monitoring in bank exams OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring OBA Senior Management Forum slated for Vegas in early April Welcome, new strategic members OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might …