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The OBA was proud to host Shred Fest in partnership with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, with special thanks to Absolute Data Shredding for providing secure on-site shredding services. AARP Oklahoma will also host additional shredding events on April 18 in Shawnee and Enid, April 22 in Edmond and May 2 in Tulsa. Thank you to everyone …
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March 31, 2026
Week of March 30
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC chair, gubernatorial candidates to highlight OBA convention OBA to host fraud investigators group on Thursday OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring First Friday Fraud Forum on deck Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Last call is today! OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President …
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March 25, 2026
Regulators release proposals to ease bank capital requirements
Banking regulators advanced three proposed rules last week to lower capital requirements for banks of all sizes as part of an effort to boost lending activity. The first proposed rule would implement the Basel III endgame agreement by revising the risk-based capital requirements for the largest banks. The second proposal would revise how the surcharge for globally systemically important banks, …
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March 24, 2026
Week of March 23
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators release proposals to ease bank capital requirements Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary; Stitt tabs Senate replacement Welcome new strategic members 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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March 23, 2026
Bankers of Oklahoma: From all over Oklahoma to state Capitol …
Every spring, the OBA welcomes bankers to join us for a firsthand look at the legislative process. During their February session this year, the current Emerging Leaders Academy started their day with Commissioner Mick Thompson (above left) before hearing from Speaker Kyle Hilbert, Senate Appropriations Chair (and fellow banker) Chuck Hall and several of their respective …
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March 16, 2026
Week of March 16
In This Issue… OBA to host Shred Fest with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Oklahoma issuing redesigned Oklahoma Driver License and Identification Cards OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? OBA education corner … OBA to host Shred Fest with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office On April …
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March 14, 2026
Trump issues executive order designed to ease mortgage lending rules
On Friday afternoon, President Trump signed a new executive ordered titled “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit.” The order directs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other financial regulators to consider a variety of changes aimed at making compliance easier for smaller, community banks. It also calls for agencies to revise existing policies to support community bank lending for construction, expand …
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March 13, 2026
Treasury Department publishes reports to combat financial crimes
The Treasury Department recently announced the publication of three reports on efforts to combat financial crimes: the National Money Laundering Risk Assessment, the National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment and the National Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment. It also released a report to Congress on technologies that financial institutions use to counter illicit finance involving digital assets. The risk assessments are the …
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March 11, 2026
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March 10, 2026
Week of March 9
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Treasury Department publishes reports to combat financial crimes OBA Washington Visit registration open 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! • • • Just a quick …