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February 2024

  • February 5, 2024

    Alliance Partners

    Alliance Partners is the asset manager for BancAlliance, a network of over 350 community banks from all over the country. We provide members banks with an efficient way to diversify their loan portfolios, primarily into C&I floating rate loans that are non-real estate. With Alliance Partners’ 10+ years of operating history, BA members have lent over 400 companies, generating over …

  • February 2, 2024

    Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program

    Oklahoma Capitol

    We have set the dates for the 2024 Contact Banker Program. Click here to find a sign-up form with the dates for this year’s program. Please select dates that work best for you and return you form to megan@oba.com. Once we have the groups finalized, we will send an email confirmation for your date. On the date you select, there will be a …

  • February 2, 2024

    2024 Compensation Trends & Employee Benefits Survey open for bank participation

    We are excited to announce the 2024 Compensation Trends & Employee Benefits Survey is now open for participation! The survey covers recent trends in various compensation programs such as: annual incentive plan design and payouts, equity/mid-term incentive programs, executive benefits, employment/change-in-control agreements, deferred compensation plans/supplemental executive retirement plans, perquisites and employee benefits surrounding 401K plans, medical coverage and more.  This survey will …

January 2024

  • January 31, 2024

    Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program

    Oklahoma Capitol

    We have set the dates for the 2024 Contact Banker Program. Click here to find a sign-up form with the dates for this year’s program. Please select dates that work best for you and return you form to megan@oba.com. Once we have the groups finalized, we will send an email confirmation for your date. On the date you select, there will be a …

  • January 30, 2024

    Week of Jan. 29

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OCC proposes new rules for bank merger approvals OBA updating employee handbook – assistance from banks welcome OBA Senior Management Conferenced slated for Vegas in early April 2024 Compensation Trends & Employee Benefits Survey open for bank participation Latest Bank Performance Report available with special pricing OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk …

  • January 24, 2024

    Benchmark Operations

    Bank consulting in the areas of operations, policy development, risk management and finance. CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact: Sandy Bracken 11213 Springhollow Ct. Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Phone: (405) 823-8542 Email: sandyb@benchmarkops.com Website: www.benchmarkops.com

  • January 23, 2024

    Week of Jan. 22

    In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators: Banks responsible for law-abiding artificial intelligence use OBA updating employee handbook – assistance from banks welcome OBA Emerging Leaders to host happy hour Bankers at state capitol: Register for OBA’s 2024 Contact Banker Program OBA TikTok Time … OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & …

  • January 23, 2024

    Ambler Architects

    Ambler|Architects is a full-service Architecture and Interior Design company serving clients in many industries across the country since 1956. The team specializes in cost-conscious creative solutions that meet our client’s needs. Ambler has completed hundreds of thousands of square feet of banking and bank-related projects. It can help you with any issue at your facility, whether it be minor updates …

  • January 19, 2024

    OBA scholarship available for high school students

    Each year, the Oklahoma Bankers Association awards a $1,000 scholarship to an incoming freshman who has a parent, grandparent, sibling or spouse who is a Professional Member of the Association. The student must enroll in an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education. The applicant must also be graduating from an Oklahoma high school. A panel of bankers will select the …

  • January 18, 2024

    Review your bank’s information for OBA Directory

    The Oklahoma Bankers Association Directory of Banks is again being produced this year by NFR Communications. To best serve you, we want to include the most up-to-date and accurate information about your bank, your branches and your staff. However, we need your help. To ensure we are using the most accurate information, please follow the instructions provided in the letter …