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National Bank InterDeposit Company (NBID) is a reciprocal deposit network. Member institutions can leverage NBID’s deposit network to offer access to millions to aggregate insurance across network banks to attract large-value depositors, retain key relationships, and grow new business lines. All participating depository institutions receive a membership interest in NBID. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Tony Karalekas 27 W 24th Street, Suite …
December 2025
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December 16, 2025
Week of Dec. 15
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, other state associations support narrower focus on data-collection rule Agencies announce increase in special appraisal threshold 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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December 15, 2025
Woodrum Tate and Associates (WTA)
Woodrum Tate & Associates provides consulting and accounting services for community banks and businesses, including regulatory compliance, capital planning, ALM, strategic planning, tax services, business valuations, and financial reporting. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Sam Lisicki 321 S Boston Ave, #200 Tulsa, OK 74103 Phone: (262) 930-9899 Email: sam.lisicki@wktw.net Website: https://wktw.net
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December 12, 2025
State Banking Board reduces assessment; OCC’s holds steady
State Bank Commissioner Mick Thompson announced last week the Oklahoma State Banking Board approved the largest reduction ever to assessments paid by Oklahoma state-chartered banks. For 2026, the standard assessment rate will be discounted by 75% for each bank with assets totaling less than $1 billion, by 40% for each bank with assets at least $1 billion but less than …
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December 9, 2025
Week of Dec. 8
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies repeal guidance on leveraged lending OBA offices closing early on Dec. 15 Four bankers make up 2025 class for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …
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December 5, 2025
December 2025 OBA Legal Briefs
Pennies By Pauli Loeffler I have gotten numerous questions from bankers regarding guidance as these coins will be phased out. I had one banker tell me that she had heard that “rounding” down was not acceptable. When I asked the source of this information, she had received it by word of mouth. I found nothing to support this assertion and …
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December 4, 2025
Four bankers make up 2025 class for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame
The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inducted its 2025 class – its seventh – today at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. R.S. “Brud” Baker, with Stride Bank, in Enid; Sandra “Sandy” Bracken, most recently with First Liberty Bank, in Oklahoma City; the late Gary Huckabay, most recently with All America Bank, in Mustang; and Lee Symcox, with First …
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December 3, 2025
OCC lessens BSA rules for community banks
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced Monday it is ending Money Laundering Risk System data collection, easing Bank Secrecy Act examination procedures for community banks, and is seeking public feedback on core providers and other third-party service providers – all as part of an effort to support smaller institutions. The OCC defines community banks as institutions with …
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December 2, 2025
Week of Dec. 1
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … State Banking Board reduces assessment; OCC’s holds steady Agencies seek comment on Call Report’s regulatory burden Bank Fraud Investigators Group meeting set for Friday OBA soliciting CD bids OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …
November 2025
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November 25, 2025
Be informed on possible ATM attacks
Get ready Oklahoma as there has been a significant increase in ATM attacks predicted in the coming days and weeks. Deep Insert Skimmers Reports received of ATMs being targeted with deep-insert skimmers and pinhole cameras in a neighboring state. WHAT TO LOOK FOR: You will not see a deep-insert skimmer in the card-reader slot, but you may see additional facades/devices …