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The latest edition of the OBA Directory of Banks is now available. This essential resource, with all information updated for 2026, includes financial data, important information about all Oklahoma banks, savings and loans, savings banks and holding companies, key personnel by function and title, answers to rules and regulations, legislators, state and national agencies, courthouses, a fast-find index, handy access …
April 2026
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April 12, 2026
Bankers, customers increasingly eye AI for financial future
Two separate bank surveys have found that an increasing number of consumers are turning to non-traditional sources, such as artificial intelligence, for advice on managing their finances. Meanwhile, an American Bankers Survey showed that bankers themselves view doing nothing as the greater risk when it comes to adopting AI. A survey by Wells Fargo found that 40% of U.S. consumers …
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April 8, 2026
Voting open for OBA Emerging Leader chair
The OBA has heard from bankers interested in serving as chair of the Emerging Leaders Division. This position is open to any OBA Emerging Leaders who are currently enrolled in OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or had previously graduated from an OBA Leadership Academy. The Emerging Leaders chair will serve a two-year term and will work closely with OBA staff to …
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April 7, 2026
Week of April 6
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Voting open for OBA Emerging Leader chair CFPB releases consumer complaint totals for 2025 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! • • • Another short …
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April 6, 2026
Select your Emerging Leaders Division Chair
The OBA has heard from bankers interested in serving as chair of the Emerging Leaders Division. This position is open to any OBA Emerging Leaders who are currently enrolled in OBA Emerging Leaders Academy or had previously graduated from an OBA Leadership Academy. The Emerging Leaders chair will serve a two-year term and will work closely with OBA staff to …
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April 1, 2026
OBA Successfully Hosts Shred Fest Event
The OBA was proud to host Shred Fest in partnership with AARP Oklahoma and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, with special thanks to Absolute Data Shredding for providing secure on-site shredding services. AARP Oklahoma will also host additional shredding events on April 18 in Shawnee and Enid, April 22 in Edmond and May 2 in Tulsa. Thank you to everyone …
March 2026
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March 31, 2026
Week of March 30
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … FDIC chair, gubernatorial candidates to highlight OBA convention OBA to host fraud investigators group on Thursday OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring First Friday Fraud Forum on deck Interested in leading our Emerging Leaders? Last call is today! OBA education corner … From Adrian’s desk … By Adrian Beverage OBA President …
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March 25, 2026
Regulators release proposals to ease bank capital requirements
Banking regulators advanced three proposed rules last week to lower capital requirements for banks of all sizes as part of an effort to boost lending activity. The first proposed rule would implement the Basel III endgame agreement by revising the risk-based capital requirements for the largest banks. The second proposal would revise how the surcharge for globally systemically important banks, …
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March 24, 2026
Week of March 23
In This Issue… From Adrian’s desk … Regulators release proposals to ease bank capital requirements Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary; Stitt tabs Senate replacement Welcome new strategic members 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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March 23, 2026
Executive News: Legislation presses on past first deadline date
We have finally reached the first deadline at the state legislature – it felt like we would never get here! We started the session tracking 546 bills, and after the deadline, we are now tracking significantly fewer. We will be spending the next couple of weeks hearing bills on the floor in the house of origin. While the first couple …