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In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Organizations urge Congress to extend New Markets Tax Credit Check out ABA’s Check Fraud Claim Directory OBA schedules Oktoberfest Golf Tournament 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 2023
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October 5, 2023
Results compiled from OBA’s recent FedNow survey
The results from the OBA’s FedNow survey, sent out to Oklahoma bank CEOs on Sept. 28, have been compiled. You can view them below: Q1: Has your bank already signed up for FedNow? Yes: 10 (14.3%) No: 60 (85.7%) (If “no” on Q1) Q2: Does your bank plan to sign up for FedNow before Dec. 31, 2023? Yes: 10 (17.5%) No: …
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October 3, 2023
Week of Oct. 2
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Results compiled from OBA’s recent FedNow survey Fed vice chair: Rates might be held restrictive for foreseeable future Bank Performance Report, pre-orders for 2024 holiday signs now available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest to …
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October 2, 2023
Crowe, LLP
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September 2023
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September 29, 2023
Inductees selected for Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame
The 2023 induction class for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame has been unveiled. Nevyle Cable, Jim Hamby, Harry Leonard and Ted McGuire will make up the 2023 class and officially be inducted on Dec. 7 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. • Nevyle Cable is the longtime president and CEO of First National Bank and Trust Co., in Okmulgee. He retired in …
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September 28, 2023
FedNow survey for banks
At the request of some of our board members, the OBA has put together a short (three questions) survey regarding the FedNow service. If you, or someone at your bank, could take this quick survey, it would help us answer some questions about how many are using the system and in what way. We will share the results in an …
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September 27, 2023
Twice as nice: double good news for bankers
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs passed the SAFER Banking Act today, which protects financial institutions that provide banking and financial services to cannabis-related businesses. The vote marked the first time the Senate, in any form, has voted in favor of either the SAFER Banking Act, or its predecessor, the SAFE Banking Act. While there are still …
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September 26, 2023
OBA joins other banking associations urging rejection of credit card routing mandates
A proposed bill that would impose routing requirements on banks that issue credit cards is an anti-consumer, anti-competitive and cynical attempt by the largest global merchants and biggest grocery chains to obtain a subsidy for themselves, the OBA, American Bankers Association and 48 other state bankers associations said last week in a letter to House and Senate leaders. The Credit Card …
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September 26, 2023
Week of Sept. 25
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … ABA, business groups seek extension on comments for proposed overtime rule OBA joins other banking associations urging rejection of credit card routing mandates Deluxe offers free check security seminar OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be of interest …
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September 22, 2023
Executive News: Budget battles claim focus on Capitol Hill
We have officially entered the best time of year. Fall will eventually bring us cooler weather, but it’s the fact college football has arrived. With the start of September, every college fan base has aspirations of a great season and hope this will be their year. Well, I wish you all the best of luck because my season has already …