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May 2026
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May 5, 2026
Week of May 4
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, other associations urge OCC to close yield loopholes in stablecoin rule Convention time is near! Register today OBA calendar photo contest set 2026 Directory of Banks now available for purchase OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits that might be …
April 2026
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April 29, 2026
Agencies issue revised risk management model guidance
The federal banking agencies rescinded existing risk management model guidance late last week and replaced it with revised principles that they said better account for a financial institution’s size and complexity. The new guidance by the Federal Reserve, FDIC and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency “clarifies that model risk management should be tailored commensurately to the size, complexity …
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April 28, 2026
Week of April 27
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators issue final rule on revisions to Community Bank Leverage Ratio Framework Western Oklahoma ATMs hit with jackpotting attacks First Friday Fraud Forum on tap this week OBA Convention time is near! Register today OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President & CEO Just some random tidbits …
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April 23, 2026
OBA board nominees selected for consideration by membership
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5.4 of the By Laws of the OBA, notice is hereby given of the slate of nominees that have been selected by each of the Board’s nominating committees to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The slate of nominees will be considered by the membership on May 19 at the annual meeting …
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April 22, 2026
Regulators issue final rule on revisions to Community Bank Leverage Ratio framework
Federal regulators issued a joint final rule that will “lower the community bank leverage ratio from nine percent to eight percent, which will provide more flexibility for community banks to opt into the framework.” The final rule, which goes into effect on July 1, takes into account the unique business models and risk profiles of community banks. Specifically, the final …
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April 21, 2026
Week of April 20
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Agencies issue revised risk management model guidance Oklahoma City banker elected as OBA Emerging Leaders chair OBA Convention time is near! Register today! 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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April 15, 2026
OBA Convention time is near! Register today!
The Mother Road is calling your name, but we at the OBA would love to see you take a quick detour off of Route 66 during its centennial celebration this year to visit us for “Route 2026” – our annual OBA Convention! Join us in Oklahoma City this May for the can’t-miss event of the year—packed with valuable sessions, networking, …
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April 14, 2026
Week of April 13
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … OBA, ABA, state bankers associations urge Congress to approve SCAM Act OBA Convention time is near! Register today! Oklahoma agencies to host virtual fraud prevention conference Voting continues for OBA Emerging Leader chair MAFIA meeting slated for Elk City New edition of OBA Directory of Banks available OBA education corner … From Adrian’s …
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April 12, 2026
Executive News: Statewide elections set after candidate filings
It’s a rainy Friday night as I sit down to write this column, and what better way to end a busy week than combing over the Oklahoma State Election Boards final copy of who is running for statewide offices and those Oklahoma legislature districts up for election. Friday, April 3 was the deadline of the three-day period to officially file …