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November 2017

  • November 27, 2017

    Basic Banking & Intermediate School Board of Regents

    2023 – 2024 Chairman Kendra Barnes SVP/Local Trust Manager Arvest Bank, Oklahoma City Members Adam Anderson President Bank of Commerce, Catoosa Katie Barnard Branch Manager BancFirst, Sulphur Brandon Bixler AVP/Comml Lending Officer NBC, Oklahoma City Harry Brown Vice President First Enterprise Bank, Oklahoma City Nancy Cantu Chief Operating Officer Bank of Commerce, Chickasha Jerika Coffman SVP/Chief Credit Officer Quail Creek …

  • November 27, 2017

    Agriculture Committee

    2023-2024 Chairman Mason Bolay Senior Vice President First Bank & Trust Co, Perry Members Landon Brooks VP/Comml Lender Sovereign Bank, Mangum Levonia Brown VP/Loan Officer Community State Bank, Poteau Tanner Burton Consumer Loan Officer Exchange Bank, Stillwater Darren Cottom VP/Market President BancCentral, NA, Woodward Dirk Dewald SVP/Mkt President/Ag Mgr Stride Bank, N.A., Mooreland Bill Fanning President/COO Stock Exchange Bank, Woodward …

  • November 26, 2017

    Your industry needs you!

    The OBA communications department developed an “Economic Impact Brochure” that breaks out how much Oklahoma-chartered banks mean to the economy of the state. The brochure will be used in OBA visits with government officials and media to help illustrated the positives of banking in our state. If your bank would like a professional printing version (larger file size, along with …

  • November 26, 2017

    Rayleen Pirnie articles

    Rayleen M. Pirnie, CEO of RP Payments Risk Consulting Services, regularly writes articles for the Oklahoma Banker newspaper. Coinciding with her articles there, she includes additional customer-oriented companion pieces that banks can use with their customers. You may download those companion pieces below.

  • November 25, 2017

    “Active Shooter” videos

    Below are two videos recommended by the OBA’s Elaine Dodd on dealing with an active shooter.

  • November 25, 2017

    Participate in our Regulatory Feedback Initiative!

    The Oklahoma Bankers Association’s primary role is to represent the interests of its member banks on public policy matters. This section aims not only to keep you informed about legislative matters affecting your bank, but to encourage greater banker involvement in the Association’s political action efforts. The Regulatory Feedback Initiative gives bankers a chance to comment anonymously about the bank’s examination process. …

  • November 24, 2017

    More from OBA Fraud Prevention

    Investigative Tools Our seasoned investigators can help you to utilize Fraud-Net for detection of current ongoing frauds involving use of counterfeit checks, identity theft and new account fraud. Utilizing and building on connections with law enforcement entities and prosecutors statewide will aid in the detection, deterrence and apprehension of violators. This, in tandem with our education programs should decrease your …

  • November 24, 2017

    OBA updates Oklahoma banking economic impact brochure

    The OBA communications department recently updated its “Economic Impact Brochure” that breaks out how much Oklahoma-chartered banks mean to the economy of the state. The brochure, first created by the OBA communications department in 2013, was one of the first of its kind by a state or national bankers association, and has been used in OBA visits with government officials …

  • November 23, 2017

    OBA white paper explores credit union issue

    The OBA completed a white paper study on the credit union issue.

  • November 21, 2017

    Week of Nov. 21

    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 …