May 2024

  • May 22, 2024

    FDIC seeks public comments about bank merger policies

    The FDIC is accepting public comment on its proposal to change how the agency will evaluate bank merger applications. Among other things, the proposal would broaden the number of competitive factors the FDIC will take into consideration when deciding whether to approve or deny applications. The agency would also require a “thorough accounting” of the potential effects on communities, including …

  • May 22, 2024

    Historical host: 2024 OBA Annual Convention set for appearance at Skirvin Hotel

    The Oklahoma Bankers Association Annual Convention takes place May 13-15 at the historic Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. The OBA and its member banks are better together … it’s become a mantra of sorts during Bryan Cain’s year as OBA chair, and it’s the focus of our annual convention this year! Nearly 200 banks and 20,000 bank employees across the …

  • May 21, 2024

    Week of May 20

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Oklahoma agencies host fraud prevention conference Miss our convention? Miss being at our convention? Check out these highlights! FDIC chair to step down Welcome new strategic member OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our …

  • May 21, 2024

    OBA installs Sovereign Bank COO as chair; honors others at annual convention

    OKLAHOMA CITY — Alicia Wade, chief operating officer of Sovereign Bank, in Shawnee, was inducted as chair of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 127th Convention on May 15 at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Wade joined Sovereign Bank earlier this year, and has been a part of the banking industry for 27 years. She also serves on …

  • May 21, 2024

    Miss our convention? Check out our opening video

    Did you miss our convention this week? Well, we missed you! We’ll have more photos and such to share with everyone in the upcoming days. Until then, quench your convention thirst with a peek at our opening session video featuring 20  years of conventions making us all “better together”!

  • May 21, 2024

    Check out our 2024 convention photos!

    We had a good time at convention! We hope you did, too! Check out a random smattering of photos from our convention below! You can also CLICK HERE to see ALL of the photos we collected from convention via a Dropbox folder!

  • May 20, 2024

    Miss our convention? Check out our opening video!

    Did you miss our convention this week? Well, we missed you! We’ll have more photos and such to share with everyone in the upcoming days. Until then, quench your convention thirst with a peek at our opening session video featuring 20  years of conventions making us all “better together”!

  • May 19, 2024

    Thank you to our 2024 Convention sponsors!

    A hearty “thank you” goes out to our 2024 OBA Convention sponsors, both for the general sessions as well as the golf tournament!  

  • May 16, 2024

    Supreme Court opines CFPB funding structure is constitutional

    Earlier this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion stemming from a recent case that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is constitutional. The Court’s decision came in a case involving Community Financial Services Association of America. Still pending, however, is the American Bankers Association and Texas Bankers Association’s Sec. 1071 Final Rule suit that both …

  • May 15, 2024

    OBA installs Sovereign Bank COO as chair; honors others at annual convention

    OKLAHOMA CITY — Alicia Wade, chief operating officer of Sovereign Bank, in Shawnee, was inducted as chair of the Oklahoma Bankers Association at the OBA’s 127th Convention on May 15 at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Wade joined Sovereign Bank earlier this year, and has been a part of the banking industry for 27 years. She also serves on …