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October 2018

  • October 22, 2018

    October 2018 OBA Legal Briefs

    UTMA accounts Loans to minors SCRA update FCRA credit freeze update UTMA accounts By Pauli Loeffler In the September 2018 OBA Legal Briefs, I wrote about deposit accounts that can be opened for a minor as owner or co-owner. This month, we look at the other important account offering for minors, accounts opened under the Oklahoma Uniform Transfer to Minors …

  • October 22, 2018

    Second-quarter small-business lending remains solid

    The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recently released the results from the Second Quarter 2018 national Small Business Lending Survey. The quarterly survey of U.S. banks provides data on lending activity and terms for small businesses, a critical source of employment and economic growth for the country. Key findings include: Outstanding commercial and industrial (C&I) loan balances grew for …

  • October 17, 2018

    Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA

    Want to get to know other young banking and finance professionals in your area? Grab a seat with us Nov. 1 and enjoy drinks and networking hosted by the OBA Emerging Leaders in partnership with the OSCPA’s Young Accounting Professionals Committee. These Mix & Mingles are 5-7 p.m., come and go. The November Mix & Mingle will provide a unique …

  • October 16, 2018

    Week of Oct. 16

    In This Issue… • Banker comments still needed • Agencies propose amendments to regulatory capital treatment for HVCRE exposures • StoneCastle seeking immediate opportunity to invest in community bank subordinated debt • Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA • OBA education corner …

  • October 11, 2018

    Beverage, Thompson testify on banking hurdles with medical marijuana

    OBA President and CEO Roger Beverage, along with Oklahoma State Commissioner Mick Thompson, testified on Oct. 10 before the Medical Marijuana Working Group, made up of state lawmakers in the both the House and Senate. Beverage and Thompson discussed the difficulties facing Oklahoma banks in dealing with the burgeoning medical marijuana industry in the state. You can read the NewsOK …

  • October 9, 2018

    Week of Oct. 8

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Bankers invited to Mix & Mingles with OSCPA • Viral hoax messages running rampant through Facebook • OBA education corner …

  • October 8, 2018

    Executive News: The Kavanaugh effect

    I waited a few days after my “deadline” had passed to write this month’s column. The reason for the delay is I wanted to see whethe r the U.S. Senate would confirm or reject Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to serve as a justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The final vote occurred shortly after Texas beat OU …

  • October 8, 2018

    Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame inaugural inductees announced

    The OBA is proud to announce the inaugural group of inductees for the Oklahoma Bankers Hall of Fame, with the ceremony set for Dec. 4 in Oklahoma City. Larry Briggs, with First National Bank of Shawnee; Ken Fergeson, with NBC Oklahoma in Altus; and Gene Rainbolt, with BancFirst in Oklahoma City, comprise the initial group to be inducted into the …

  • October 2, 2018

    OBA Technology seminar canceled

    The OBA Technology seminar, scheduled for Oct. 25, has been canceled. Full refunds will be given to those who have already registered. We apologize for any inconvenience. Contact the OBA education department if you need more information.

  • October 2, 2018

    Week of Oct. 1

    In This Issue… • Sandy’s salutations • Special OU football ticket prices available to OBA members! • NewsOK story: New rulings on medical marijuana go against employers • OBA education corner …