Weekly Update

In This Issue… • Greetings from Guy • ABA shares preliminary analysis of tax reform • Fed report on rural employer firms confirms importance of small banks • Credit union regulator to head CFPB? • Government Relations Council, OBA board to meet • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • Register for OBA’s 2018 Contact Banker Program • OBA …

In This Issue… • Fed report on rural employer firms confirms importance of small banks • Credit union regulator to head to CFPB? • Government Relations Council, OBA Board to meet • OBA education corner …

In This Issue… • Thank you to our members! • Voters support taxing large credit unions • Oklahoma delegation asked to support H.R. 4545 • OBA education corner …

In This Issue… • Greetings from Guy • House, Senate leaders release text of final tax reform bill • House Financial Services Committee advances several industry-supported bills • Information courtesy Compliance Alliance … • OBA education corner …

In This Issue… • Let our senators know to support reg relief bill • House Financial Services Committee mark-up today • California wildfires continue to rage; CBA asks for help • OBA education corner …

In This Issue… • Greetings from Guy • Powell’s nomination recommended to the full Senate • Poll: Majority of voters support taxing credit unions • Just in: The Senate Banking Committee just voted to advance S. 2155 to the full Senate • Senate votes to approve major tax reform • OBA soliciting CD bids • OBA education corner …

In This Issue… • Greetings from Guy • GRC reviews bills introduced in Second Session • OBA supports FASB proposal to address reporting implications of tax reform • Congress approves government funding bill through Feb. 8 • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • Register for OBA 2018 Contact Banker Program • OBA education corner …

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman The House passed a tax reform bill Thursday and the Senate version is on a fast track for a vote before Christmas. Several Senate Republican have already come out against the Senate version of the bill and there is no support from Democrats at this point.  Should the Senate pass the current …

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman Tax reform bills have now been introduced in the House and the Senate. Both bills contain language not favorable for community banks with Sub S ownership structure. In addition, the House plan contains language that would be detrimental for deferred compensation plans. These two issues will have a damaging effect on many …

Greetings from Guy By Guy Sims OBA Chairman Editor’s Note: Guy is currently on the road. In the meantime, Guy shared this photo from Las Vegas, where he is attending a conference. Back to top   Regulatory Feedback Initiative continues We need you! Did your bank undergo an exam in 2017? We are rapidly approaching the end of another year. …