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March 2026

• March 3, 2026

  Week of March 2

  In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Be aware of cyber threats originating from Iran OCC releases proposed rule to implement Genius Act OBA Book Club Zoom meeting on Thursday First Friday Fraud Forum on deck this week Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just …
• March 2, 2026

  Teslar Software

  Teslar Software simplifies banking operations by making complex processes seamless. Our platform equips community banks with tools to streamline operations, fix exceptions, enhance compliance, and deliver personalized service. Teslar bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, helping banks thrive in a competitive market. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2140 Orange Drive Springdale, AR 72762 Phone: (479) 927-0200 Email: sales@teslarsoftware.com Website: teslarsoftware.com

February 2026

• February 26, 2026

  Nominations open for OBA Board, first vice chair

  Pursuant to Section 5.4 of the bylaws of the Oklahoma Bankers Association, this Banker Direct will serve as official notice of the process of selecting members of the board of directors of the Association. There are six board nominating committees, each of which will select a banker to replace the board member whose term on the OBA’s board will expire …
• February 24, 2026

  Week of Feb. 23

  In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Capitol capital: What’s happening in D.C./OKC? Be aware of IMA Financial breach, upcoming fraud discussions Deadline approaching to participate in compensation survey OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring OBA Washington Visit registration open OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random …
• February 20, 2026

  HC3

  HC3 connects over 300 financial institutions to their customers via account statements. By outsourcing statements with HC3, financial institutions leverage document design, digital delivery, and print delivery. Through these solutions, banks can make a statement that reflects their brand and clearly presents their consumers’ financial wellness. CONTACT INFORMATION: 2461 1st Ave S Birmingham, AL 35210 Phone: (877) 838-2345 Email: info@hc3.io …
• February 20, 2026

  Fed proposes changes to incentivize banks to originate, service mortgages

  

  The Federal Reserve will soon issue proposals to change the regulatory capital framework in ways that incentivize banks to originate and service mortgages, Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said at ABA’s Conference for Community Bankers in Orlando this past Tuesday. Specifically, the proposals would “remove the requirement to deduct mortgage servicing assets from regulatory capital while maintaining the 250% …
• February 18, 2026

  FDIC, OCC release stress test scenarios

  

  The FDIC and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency last week released the market scenarios they will use in their upcoming stress tests for financial institutions. The agencies coordinated with the Federal Reserve to develop the scenarios, with the Fed releasing its scenarios last week. The supervisory scenarios include baseline and severely adverse scenarios, according to the FDIC. The …
• February 17, 2026

  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 …
• February 11, 2026

  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 …
• February 10, 2026

  Waters Consulting, LLC

  Independent credit consulting professional specializing in community bank loan review services, enforcement action compliance, credit administration functions & credit analysis. Other services available are appraisal review and credit training. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contacts: Randy Waters Edmond, OK Phone: (580) 554-0357 Email: rwatersconsulting@gmail.com