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The calculation representing the nondeductible portion of member dues attributable to lobbying expenditures has been made for the OBA’s year ending April 30, 2025. The source of the information used to determine this percentage included the Association’s general ledger and an estimate of the percentage of time related to applicable personnel’s involvement with lobbying activities by management of the Association. …
November 2025
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November 4, 2025
Week of Nov. 3
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Fed to reduce bank supervision staff in 2026 Survey: Lending standards stricter for commercial loans in third quarter OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 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 …
October 2025
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October 31, 2025
Banking associations oppose bill to set credit card, loan fee caps
A proposed bill to establish a nationwide cap on fees and interest on credit cards and consumer loans would have a devastating effect on access to credit for individuals and small-business owners, the American Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of America and six other financial sector associations said in a letter on Monday. The Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates …
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October 31, 2025
Fraud event strikes Oklahoma businesses
Your Oklahoma Bankers Association issued a media alert this afternoon about an account takeover fraud event that has already resulted in millions in losses for Oklahoma businesses. The OBA suggests banks should proactively contact business online banking customers (especially those with PPP loans listed online) via a message on the online banking log-in landing page, phone calls from an account …
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October 28, 2025
Week of Oct. 27
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Banking associations oppose bill to set credit card, loan fee caps Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for early December 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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October 22, 2025
Beverage in Tulsa World: Time to rethink credit unions’ tax exemption
OBA President and CEO Adrian Beverage contributed an op/ed article to the Tulsa World over the weekend, where he discussed the outdated model that allows credit union to avoid paying taxes. You can read the article on the Tulsa World’s website, although a subscription is required.
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October 21, 2025
Week of Oct. 20
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Beverage in Tulsa World: Time to rethink credit unions’ tax exemption ABA, ICBA other banking associations urge administration to retain CDFI staff, funding OBA Book Club discussion set for Nov. 18 OBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament scheduled OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some …
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October 20, 2025
Treasury secretary details policies to boost community bank model
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week shared several steps the Trump administration plans to take to drive a “community bank comeback,” including a renewed push for regulatory tailoring, a review of core platform providers, friendlier capital requirements and revised requirements for bank anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism programs. Bessent, speaking at the Federal Reserve’s Community Bank Conference on Wednesday, …
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October 17, 2025
Fed announces expanded operating days of payment services
The Federal Reserve announced last week that Fedwire Funds Service and National Settlement Service operations will be expanded to include Sundays and weekday holidays. The expansion will be implemented over several years, “no earlier than 2028 to ensure operational and industry readiness.” Both FedWire and NSS currently operate Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Following the expansion, both services will run …
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October 16, 2025
Executive News: Washington Visit touched on many topics
It’s been almost three weeks since nearly 100 bankers made the trek to Washington D.C. for the OBA’s Annual Visit. We were able to meet with most of our federal regulators, and we were fortunate enough to hear from every member of the Oklahoma delegation. I always love how we go into our Washington Visit with an agenda, and what …