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The federal banking agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit. The list includes distressed or under-served non-metropolitan middle-income geographies where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive CRA consideration, according to the agencies. Revitalization or stabilization activities in these geographies are eligible to receive CRA consideration …
July 2026
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July 8, 2026
Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2026 inductions
The Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the upcoming 2026 class; additionally, a reminder the process of selecting inductees was updated a few years back. First, for those interested in nominating a banker, here are some downloadable forms linked below – please return all nominations to Adrian Beverage (adrian@oba.com): Nominating instructions. Nomination form. If a person …
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July 7, 2026
Week of July 6
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … SAFE Banking Act would help limit illicit financial risks First Friday Fraud Forum appears this week Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame now accepting nominations for 2026 inductions Bankers at ballpark: Fraud fighting field trip set for September Deadline extended to participate in salary survey Oklahoma Views & Vistas calendar available for earlybird orders …
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July 1, 2026
Agencies release updated list of CRA-eligible communities
The federal banking agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credit. The list includes distressed or under-served non-metropolitan middle-income geographies where revitalization or stabilization activities are eligible to receive CRA consideration, according to the agencies. Revitalization or stabilization activities in these geographies are eligible to receive CRA consideration …
June 2026
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June 30, 2026
Week of June 29
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies release updated list of CRA-eligible communities Help on holding funds when fraud, exploitation is suspected First Friday Fraud Forum postponed to 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! …
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June 29, 2026
Oklahoma Views & Vistas calendar available for earlybird orders
The 2027 Oklahoma Views & Vistas Calendars are now ready – order yours by Aug. 31 to get the special low price of just $1.25 per calendar. Pricing after Aug. 31 is $1.50 per calendar. The deadline for all orders is Sept. 15, so as to be delivered to your bank by Nov. 15, 2026. This is a great way to share …
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June 25, 2026
June 2026 OBA Legal Briefs
June 2026 The “Authorized” Fraud Dilemma in Real Time Payments Update to May Article re: Interim Final Order By Scott Thompson Changes in UCCC amounts effective 7/1/26 By Pauli Loeffler The “Authorized” Fraud Dilemma in Real-Time Payments For decades, the legal relationship between a community bank and its depositor regarding fraud was governed by a relatively stable …
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June 24, 2026
June 2026 OBA Legal Briefs
LEGAL update 643 N.E. 41st Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Phone: 405-424-5252 Toll free: 866-424-5252 Fax: 405-424-4518 ccompliance@oba.com www.oba.com WE MAKE BANKERS BETTER June 2026 The “Authorized” Fraud Dilemma in Real-Time Payments Update to May Article re: Interim Final Order Changes in Uniform Consumer Credit Code Amounts effective 7/1/26 By Scott Thompson The “Authorized” …
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June 24, 2026
May 2026 OBA Legal Briefs
“I received a garnishment…” By Pauli D. Loeffler Receipt of a garnishment summons means the bank is potentially liable: a) to the customer if it freezes funds when it shouldn’t or b) to the creditor if it fails to freeze funds when it should. For that reason, I get a lot of calls and emails regarding garnishments, and it seems …
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June 24, 2026
April 2026 OBA Legal Briefs
April 2026 OBA Legal Briefs By Scott Thompson First in Time, First in Right? Lien Priority Disputes Between Lenders and M&M Lienholders Introduction For commercial lenders in Oklahoma, few words induce as much anxiety as “mechanic’s lien.” In the complex world of construction financing, the security of a bank’s mortgage is paramount. A lender generally assumes that by recording a …