February 2025

  • February 19, 2025

    OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring

    The dates for the OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs have been finalized. Mark your calendar for the date of the program that’s in your area of the state and plan to attend. Bring your coworkers with you so that everyone can be up to speed on the most recent developments affecting their job. In addition to state and federal legislative …

  • February 17, 2025

    TRID, Flood education programs postponed

    Due to the winter weather forecast for this week, the TRID and Flood education programs have been postponed. TRID will move to April 22. Flood will move to April 23. We apologize for an inconvenience. Feel free to contact the education department if you have any questions.

  • February 14, 2025

    Organized ATM jackpotting groups still active, affects insurance coverage for banks

    A search for key word “jackpotting” in OBA.com returns Fraud Alerts and other stories dating back to 2018. In 2024, we mentioned the increase in these ATM attacks on June 3, Aug. 19, Oct. 28, and Nov. 1. Jackpotting is a term used to describe cyber attacks on ATMs with the intent to illegally dispense cash without debiting an account. …

  • February 11, 2025

    Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2025 Contact Banker Program

    Oklahoma Capitol

    We have set the dates for the 2025 Contact Banker Program: March 11, March 25, April 15 and April 29. 9 a.m. – Briefing at Capitol Noon – Depart Capitol for lunch 1:30 p.m. – Adjourn On the date you select, there will be a short briefing before we start walking the halls of the Capitol. We will stay together …

  • February 11, 2025

    Week of Feb. 10

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Funding to CFPB halts, future in question OBA, ABA to host webinar on credit card program Bankers at state Capitol: Register for OBA’s 2025 Contract Banker Program OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …

  • February 6, 2025

    Seaworthy Strategy

    Seaworthy is a B2B modern marketing agency propelling Oklahoma banks through websites, branding, video, photography, and HubSpot/CRM services. We use strategic problem-solving and transformative design to deliver tangible results. Our clients love that we collaborate with them, custom-tailoring our services around their goals. We provide the quality and impact of a big agency with the attention and speed of a …

  • February 5, 2025

    OBA, ABA to host webinar on credit card program

    Community banks understand the importance of having a payments relationship with their customers, but many banks do not have the staff, resources or appetite for risk to profitably manage a credit card portfolio.  Recognizing the challenges community banks face in issuing and managing credit cards, the OBA and ABA have endorsed the agent credit card program of ServisFirst Bank. By …

  • February 4, 2025

    Week of Feb. 3

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Chopra terminated as CFPB director; treasury secretary named acting director OBA, ABA to host webinar next week on credit card program OBA Emerging Leaders Book Club unveiled Review your bank’s info for upcoming Directory of Banks OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By …

  • February 3, 2025

    January 2025 OBA Legal Briefs

    Welcome OBA’s General Counsel BOI deadlines in limbo Interagency Guidance on Elder Financial Exploitation Banker Q&As Unclaimed property and outstanding cashier’s check Monthly payment of flood insurance Right of rescission Deceased IRA owner, RMD Introducing the OBA’s new general counsel By Scott Thompson I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the membership as the OBA’s newest …

January 2025

  • January 28, 2025

    Week of Jan. 27

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Survey finds financial institution executives doubtful about data-sharing rule OBA, ABA to host webinar on national, state legislative issues Review your bank’s info for upcoming Directory of Banks; welcome to new strategic member OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that …