The banking system remained strong overall, with robust capital and liquidity and improved asset quality in the second half of 2021, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest supervision and regulation report released in early May. The Fed said that risk monitoring will continue for potential effects of the pandemic and new geopolitical risks, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The banking …
May 2022
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May 10, 2022
Week of May 9
In This Issue… Fed: Banking system remains strong OBA offering raffle for PGA Championship passes Golfers needed! OBA education corner … Fed: Banking system remains strong The banking system remained strong overall, with robust capital and liquidity and improved asset quality in the second half of 2021, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest supervision and regulation report released late last …
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May 3, 2022
Week of May 2
In This Issue… CFPB report focuses on financial products Earlybird registration nearing for OBA convention! Contact OBA legal department by phone – email currently down OBA education corner … CFPB report focuses on financial products The CFPB issued a “Supervisory Highlights” report on Monday that focused on recent examiner observations of several financial products. Among other things, examiners flagged issues …
April 2022
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April 29, 2022
ABA president/CEO calls CFPB “regulator going rogue”
A recent American Banker op-ed by ABA president and CEO Rob Nichols criticized CFPB director Rohit Chopra’s controversial practices that have failed to put consumer interests at the forefront of the bureau’s actions. In the op-ed, Nichols addressed the way Chopra lumps certain consumer fees and how it has updated its exam manual in a way that elevates decision-making to …
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April 26, 2022
Week of April 25
In This Issue… CFPB to examine non-bank financial institutions Bankers’ Night Out programs wrap up on Wednesday OBA welcomes new strategic member Time to relive 1980s with OB80s convention! OBA education corner … CFPB to examine non-bank financial institutions The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced earlier this week it is invoking a largely unused legal provision to examine non-bank financial …
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April 25, 2022
April 2022 OBA Legal Briefs
Nacha warranties and old unauthorized ACH debits P2P complaints Fair banking Nacha warranties and old unauthorized ACH debits By John S. Burnett Your bank just wrapped up its investigation of a consumer’s Regulation E claim involving a series of unauthorized ACH debits made by a gymnasium. Your customer, Sam, got a notice that the gym was being closed “temporarily” on …
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April 25, 2022
Executive News: OBA events provide forums for candidates
The past couple of weeks, it’s finally started to feel like an election year. The negative ads are on TV and candidate rumors are swirling all around us. The legislature is running bad pieces of legislation that address problems, which only exist so members can use the vote for nothing more than campaign materials. I’m enjoying this right now, but …
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April 25, 2022
OBA Convention set for mid-May
The Oklahoma Bankers Association 2022 Convention is set for May 18-20 in Oklahoma City, with the Omni Hotel as the host locale. This year’s convention will feature a 1980s theme (OB80s) as we look back on the decade punctuated by garish clothes, fun music and angst-filled movies about teenagers! Things will start in typical fashion on Wednesday, May 18, with …
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April 22, 2022
CFPB report shows importance of physical community banks in rural areas
Many rural communities face challenges with online-banking options and internet access, leading to heavy reliance on physical bank locations. The CFPB reported a data spotlight on April 19 highlighting the challenges faced regarding rural banking access in areas referred to as ‘banking deserts’. The report looks at how the situation of rural banking customers is unique, and outlines the CFPB’s …
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April 21, 2022
OBA Convention exhibitor booths are SOLD OUT
All exhibitor booths for the upcoming OBA Convention have been SOLD OUT. We apologize for any inconvenience to those who still hoped to secure an exhibitor space, but we are excited to have many top-notch guests displaying their services for our bankers in attendance! Sponsorships for both the convention and golf are still available, however – reach out to Thi …