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April 2017

  • April 3, 2017

    OBA president/CEO featured in Oklahoman’s Executive Q&A

    The Oklahoman/NewsOK recently focused its Executive Q&A series on OBA President and CEO Roger Beverage. The story ran in the April 2 edition of the newspaper website. You can read it by clicking here.

  • April 3, 2017

    Week of April 3

    From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman OBA road trip continues. We have reached our half way point for the OBA Spring Bankers’ Night Out events. Attendance has been great at all three locations; Lawton, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Over 300 bankers and vendors have come together to do what we do best; eat and socialize. We also learned …

  • April 1, 2017

    OBA convention set for Norman in late May

    The 2017 OBA Annual Convention & Trade Show is coming soon, set for May 22-24 at the Embassy Suites in Norman. Matt Lewis, senior columnist for the Daily Beast and author of Too Dumb To Fail, will give the keynote speech at the opening of convention on May 22. Lewis will give a talk titled, “The Trump Years: What to …

  • April 1, 2017

    Short-form call report available for banks’ use

    The FDIC has announced a new, streamlined call report is available for use in the second quarter by smaller traditional banks that meet the requirements for its use. Generally, the new report will be available for those banks with total assets less than $1 billion and only have domestic offices. “The FDIC announced the availability of the new form as …

March 2017

  • March 28, 2017

    Compliance Alliance

    Compliance Alliance helps community banks navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence. Owned by 38 State Bankers Associations, we offer a comprehensive suite of services: Compliance Hub, Virtual Partners, and Tailored Solutions, delivered by seasoned industry professionals. Our experts provide the tools, guidance, and hands-on support banks need to stay ahead of regulatory changes. Together, these services make Compliance Alliance the …

  • March 27, 2017

    Works24

    Works24 offers a comprehensive suite of digital marketing solutions, including Onhold Music and Messaging, Digital Signage, Digital Posters, and Overhead Music. With customizable content, an intuitive platform, and exceptional client care, Works24 helps your bank enhance customer engagement, streamline communications, and reinforce your brand across multiple touchpoints. CONTACT INFORMATION: 3508 French Park Ste. 1 Edmond, OK  73034 Phone: (405) 843-4653 …

  • March 27, 2017

    Berkley Financial Specialists

    Berkley Financial Specialists, a Berkley Company, is dedicated to providing customized, comprehensive insurance solutions and outstanding personalized service to Financial Institutions. We offer specialized management liability and fidelity coverages. Berkley Crime, a division of Berkley Financial Specialists, is focused exclusively on providing crime-related insurance products for commercial organizations, Financial Institutions, and governmental entities. CONTACT INFORMATION: 757 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor …

  • March 20, 2017

    NewsOK: Executive Q&A with F&M Bank’s John V. Anderson

    The Oklahoman/NewsOK recently focused its Executive Q&A series on F&M Bank Chairman John V. Anderson, who recently celebrated 70 years in banking. The story ran in the March 19 edition of the newspaper/website. You can read it by clicking here.

  • March 13, 2017

    Week of March 13

    From the chairman By Curtis Davidson OBA Chairman Last Thursday’s meeting between President Trump and community bankers has been widely reported and discussed, and is covered in more detail below. I would also like to reflect on a few points and the significance of this meeting. Can you remember when a sitting president has met with bankers who represent the …

  • March 9, 2017

    March 2017 Legal Briefs

     Blunder Report A Visit to the Bank of Blunders (Operations) A Visit to the Bank of Blunders (Lending) Labor’s Fiduciary Rule Likely Delayed