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The Biden Administration and House leaders released the framework and legislative text of the Build Back Better plan in late October, and the package does not contain any language on the tax information reporting proposal opposed by the ABA, OBA and other state bankers associations. Please note, however, the release of the framework and text is only a part of …

According to the Fall 2021 Agricultural Lender Survey report produced jointly by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, better known as Farmer Mac, agricultural lenders expect 80% of their borrowers to be profitable in 2021, with 70% profitable through 2022. The majority of ag lenders (69.7%) said overall farm profitability grew in the previous year for …

In This Issue… Federal court issues nationwide stay of vaccine mandate 2021 Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony set for Dec. 2 OBA to offer various surveys for bank use in 2022 OBA education corner … Federal court issues nationwide stay of vaccine mandate The ABA Banking Journal has reported a federal appellate court on Friday imposed a nationwide stay …

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index climbed 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis in October. The all-items index has risen by 6.2% in the last year. In October, the food index grew by 0.9%, the same as in September. After climbing 1.2% in September, the index for food at home gained 1.0% in October. The increase …

In This Issue… Acting comptroller discusses climate change risk Thank you to our Bankers’ Night Out sponsors OBA partners with Office Depot for association member discounts OBA welcomes new strategic member OBA education corner … Acting comptroller discusses climate change risk Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu said this week the OCC expects to handle climate change risk regulation by the end …

According to a national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association, 91% of consumers evaluated their bank’s online and mobile app experience as “outstanding,” “very good,” or “good,” tying last year’s record. Furthermore, 81% of those polled believe that bank innovation and technical advancements are making it easier for all Americans to obtain financial services, demonstrating …

In This Issue… OBA dues invoices being sent this week 2022 Reg. Z dollar thresholds announced CFPB issues guidance to assist with Reg. F compliance OBA education corner … OBA dues invoices being sent this week The annual dues invoices from the OBA are being sent to all our member banks this week. Strategic member dues invoices are also being …

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) responded to commonly asked questions (FAQ) about a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on a plan to revoke the OCC’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulation, which was issued on June 5, 2020. (June 2020 CRA rule). The notice, which was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2021, …

The American Bankers Association reported today the Biden Administration and House leaders released the framework and legislative text of the Build Back Better plan. We are pleased to report after reviewing the package it does not contain any language on the ABA, state bankers association, banker and consumer-opposed tax information reporting proposal. Please note, however, the release of the framework and text is …

In This Issue… Report: IRS bank proposal to be dropped from budget bill Opposition to tax reporting proposal made clear by ABA, trade groups 2021 Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame ceremony set for Dec. 2 Bankers’ Night Out fall series continues with upcoming dates in Woodward, Lawton OBA education corner … Report: IRS bank proposal to be dropped from budget …