Oklahoma Bankers Association

10/08/2026

The 2026 OBA Comsumer Lending School continued today with a session on relationship banking from City National Bank’s Matthew Rowe, as well as the class photo. The school will wrap up Friday with the final exam.

10/07/2026

It’s hump day, which means we’re halfway through the 2026 OBA Consumer Lending School!

It’s been a packed week so far as bankers dive into key topics across consumer lending, including regulations, lender liability, risk management, loan pricing, collections and more.

Attendees get to hear from industry experts, including the OBA’s Scott Thompson and Bank of Oklahoma’s Brae Riley, as they lead the class through topics like lender liability and Regulation Z.

We’re excited to keep the learning and conversations going through the rest of the week!

09/17/2026

The 2026 OBA Basic Banking School wrapped up its week-long run today with an exam and the class photo. The school helped prepare those new to the industry with basic concepts and ideas. Instructors such as (pictured) Chris Morris and James Finch led discussions in various topics during the school.

09/14/2026

What could the CLARITY Act mean for Oklahoma banks? Read more about the proposed legislation in a recent op-ed in the Oklahoman from a professor of banking at George Mason University.

Sen. James Lankford questions the CLARITY Act, but the bill actually helps community banks compete.

09/09/2026

Bankers at the ballpark was a real home run as we cheered on the OKC Comets against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys! We shared great conversation today, getting to hear from our very own Sharon Lewis about fraud prevention. Thank you to all who spent this sunny afternoon with us!

08/26/2026

The OBA held its first board of directors meeting for the 2026-27 year at the Oklahoma State Capitol building on Wednesday. Board members first gathered for a photo before 2026-27 Chair Priscilla Cude gaveled in the meeting.

08/20/2026

OBA Compliance School students prepare for their case study presentations. The school continued today and will wrap up on Friday.

08/17/2026

The first day of the 2026 OBA Compliance School was Monday and it was highlighted by Shellie Horn teaching on UDAAP and Reg. E.

08/03/2026

We encourage everyone – especially our bankers – to watch the Oklahoma gubernatorial debate tonight! It's an important night for the people of our state as they prepare to make a choice for the next governor!

Watch live at 6:30 p.m.:
• News 9 in the Oklahoma City market.
• News On 6 in the Tulsa market.

You can also stream the debate live online at:
• News9.com.
• NewsOn6.com.

07/30/2026

Today, we honored the OBA's own Nancy McKinnis with a luncheon (complete with tiara and sash!) on her last day of work before heading onto the sunny slopes of retirement!

In nearly every office, there's the person who constantly forgets how to turn on a computer, but that same individual is who also makes every birthday in the office special with a handwritten card and never forgets a single name, spouse or children, of all her coworkers past and present. It's the glue of every office, the one you don't realize is missing until those small things go forgotten.

That's been our Nancy for the past 31-plus years ... and we'll miss her. But, CONGRATULATIONS on the next chapter of her life!