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October 2024

  • October 22, 2024

    Week of Oct. 21

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … CFPB finalizes Section 1033 rule OBA, other state bankers associations ask for FCC action on illegal texts FDIC issues press release on The First National Bank of Lindsay OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …

  • October 21, 2024

    Executive News: Politics, fraud remain hot topics for bankers

    We are less than a month away from Election Day and it’s getting exciting – there are so many races at the federal level that will determine control of D.C., and that doesn’t even include the presidential election. One would th Adrian Beverage, OBA President and CEOink my entire article one month out would be nothing but election information. Sorry …

  • October 21, 2024

    Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame picks inductees

    The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame today announced the four bankers who will be inducted into its 2024 class later this year. Guy Berry III, Herschel Brewster, Brad Krieger and Gregg Vandaveer will make up the 2024 class. The inductees were selected by a panel of bankers from across the state, and were voted on late last week. The induction …

  • October 21, 2024

    Leading the Wade

    Led by OBA Chair Alicia Wade, this year’s OBA Annual Washington, D.C., Visit was another resounding success. The Oklahoma contingent was – AGAIN – the largest group from any state to descend upon our nation’s capital. By Megan McGuire Vice President/Member & Government Relations Book a flight … secure a hotel room … adjust family schedule … prepare to be …

  • October 21, 2024

    Agencies announce thresholds for consumer credit, upper-level mortgage loans

    The Federal Reserve and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced the dollar thresholds used to determine whether certain consumer credit and lease transactions in 2025 are subject to certain protections under Regulation Z, which implements the Truth in Lending Act, and Regulation M, which implements the Consumer Leasing Act. The agencies are required to adjust the thresholds annually based on …

  • October 16, 2024

    FDIC considers extended deadline for rule on use of its signage by banks

    The FDIC board will meet on Thursday to consider extending the compliance deadline for its final rule on the use of the agency’s name and logo by financial institutions. The FDIC last year adopted new requirements regarding the display of the official FDIC sign in banks and bank digital channels, setting a compliance deadline of Jan. 1, 2025. Earlier this …

  • October 15, 2024

    Week of Oct. 14

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC considers extended deadline for rule on use of its signage by banks COBA Oktoberfest Golf Tournament set for next week 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! •     …

  • October 9, 2024

    More information given on EGRPRA process

    During the OBA Washington Visit in September, the acting comptroller of the currency mentioned EGRPRA (The Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act), which elicited several questions from bankers. Ryan Portell, with the comptroller’s office, reached out to OBA Chair Alicia Wade late last week with some follow-up information. We’re sharing below what he had to say: The agencies have …

  • October 8, 2024

    Week of Oct. 7

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … More information given on EGRPRA process Counterfeit check scam targeting attorneys Agencies announce thresholds for consumer credit, upper-level mortgage loans 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! •        …

  • October 1, 2024

    Week of Sept. 30

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Five bankers to make up 2024 class for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament Salary survey results, ’25 OBA calendar available for purchase OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to our …