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March 2019

  • March 20, 2019

    Join an 2019-2020 OBA Committee

    NOW is the time to get involved in your Association, and one good way to accomplish this is to join one of our committees! We are now taking names for those interested in our committees for the 2019-2020 year. By participating with the group 3-4 times a year, you learn more about your profession, meet other bankers, share ideas and …

  • March 18, 2019

    Week of March 18

    In This Issue… • Registration open for 2019 Community Bankers Leadership and Senior Management Conference • OBA 2020 Views & Vistas Photo Contest accepting submissions • OBA education corner …

  • March 14, 2019

    Executive News: Rambling thoughts …

    As I’ve watched the debut of the 116th Congress unfold, I’m having strange thoughts about what I’m actually watching. And why. For example, every day I see lots of video clips and featured stories about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) – more than 445 articles on FoxNews.com alone since Jan. 3. More recently, I’ve been reading and listening to stories about …

  • March 14, 2019

    Banking industry continues strong reports in fourth quarter

    Commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported aggregate net income of $59.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018, up $33.8 billion (133.4 percent) from a year ago. The improvement in net income was led by higher net operating revenue and lower income tax expenses. Financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018 are …

  • March 14, 2019

    OBA Women in Banking luncheon in March

    The 2019 Women in Banking Luncheon, set for March 28 in Oklahoma City, will feature guest speaker Natalie Bartholomew. Bartholomew, with Grand Savings Bank, launched the Girl Banker blog in November 2017 in hopes of creating a voice for women in banking and working moms. Also know as “The Girl Banker,” she will lead the empowering luncheon titled “Navigating Through …

  • March 11, 2019

    Week of March 11

    In This Issue… • Rep. Perlmutter introduces banking marijuana bill: H.R. 2215 • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • OBA education corner …

  • March 4, 2019

    Week of March 4

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • OBA Board approves Nominating Committee for first vice chairman • Registration open for 2019 Community Bankers Leadership and Senior Management Conference • OBA Bankers’ Night Out programs ready for spring • OBA education corner …

  • March 4, 2019

    February 2019 OBA Legal Briefs

    TILA-RESPA FAQs Service member complaints Authorized signers 2nd Amendment Auditors TILA-RESPA FAQs By Andy Zavoina In early February 2019 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) released four Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to integrated disclosures under Truth in Lending and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (TILA-RESPA or TRID). It starts with the standard disclosure that there is no substitute for …

February 2019

  • February 21, 2019

    Taylor Direct Consulting, LLC

    By   blending   cooperation   and   competition, Taylor Direct Consulting, LLC teams up with strategic partners and companies that might otherwise be our competitors to create new business solutions for community banks. Sometimes it simply makes good sense to work together alongside other experts.  Specializing in Loan Review Services and Enforcement Action Compliance, our other offerings include Appraisal Review, Training, and various …

  • February 19, 2019

    Week of Feb. 18

    In This Issue… • Treasury partially clarifies Subchapter ‘S’ deduction • House panel holds hearing on cannabis banking • Senate Banking Committee to look at housing finance reform plan • OBA education corner …