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On Friday, March 29th, TBB had our Annual Shareholder Meeting. Outgoing Chairman, Evans McBride, commented on the growth and success of TBB during his term on the Board. CEO and President, Troy Appling, was pleased to report that TBB had three record years in a row. Another significant dividend of $20 per share was paid with Bancorp subsidiaries Forward in Technology and Bankers Professional Services, Inc. contributing to the dividend for the second year in a row. We also wel

by Shannon Truax, Bankers Professional Services, Inc. What You Should Know About BSA/AML/CFT and What is With All of the New Acronyms? The Anti Money Laundering (AML) Act of 2020 has brought some changes to what we have historically known as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Many regulatory agencies, including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), are now using the terms AML/CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) instead of BSA/AML to better align with the AML Act

by Amanda Martin, AVP/Calling Officer With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to the beloved Road Warrior dog, Sammy. She held a place in so many hearts, both those of employees and customers alike. There was no place Sammy would rather be than on the road with Jim Chapman, or “Jimmy C” as many know him, a Calling Officer at The Bankers Bank. Sammy visited banks all over Texas and Oklahoma and her happy face brought joy to everyone she met. She was truly the best co-captain. When

On January 19th, TBB EVP and General Counsel Miles Pringle was sworn in as the 2024 Oklahoma Bar Association president. He will lead the OBA’s 17-member Board of Governors, which meets monthly and governs the 18,000-member association. Supreme Court Chief Justice M. John Kane IV administered the oath to officers and new Board of Governors members during a ceremony at the state Capitol Courtroom in Oklahoma City. “The bar association is in a good place today because of the le

by Andrew Johansen, Forward in Technology 2023 was a phenomenal year for Forward In Technology (FIT). We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients who have been integral to our success. In 2023, we were thrilled to welcome a substantial number of new clients, notably from the non-profit sector, while also expanding our community bank relationships and other industries. This influx of diverse clientele has enriched our experience, broadened our expertise, and streng

Get in the holiday spirit with these five marketing strategies to help your bank shine throughout the most wonderful time of the year.

By Laura Coale, Marketing Officer It is that time of year again! The annual delivery of bags of chocolate is underway.

Office phone systems can be a security and legal liability. Most office administrators don’t realize the extent of the risk and the ease of infiltration. Phone communication used to be a service fully separate from other facets of a company’s environment. The most concerned we’d be about telephone security was what we watched in spy movies with bugs or wiretapping. Now telephony and data have merged into a unified communication system with voice flowing through ethernet con

The Annual Shareholder meeting was held at the Quail Creek Golf and Country Club on Friday, March 24th, where we announced the newly elected members of Bankers Bancorp Board of Directors, Chris Rector and John Robin. Get to know them below! Chris Rector CLO, Regional President Firstar Bank | Tulsa, OK Chris Rector is the Chief Lending Officer and Regional President for Firstar Bank based in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He also sits on Firstar’s board and has been a shareholder since 2

Much has been written about the staggering level of unrealized losses in community bank securities portfolios triggered by the rapid rise in interest rates in 2022. Tangible capital ratios fell to low single digits or even negative due to these losses being recorded in the banks’ capital accounts as “other comprehensive income” (bypassing the income statement). At the end of the third quarter 2022, the average loss, as a percentage of the investment portfolio book value, was

According to research firms, subordinated debt offerings by bank holding companies (BHCs) have grown significantly in the past few years. There appear to be two main drivers of this trend. First, low interest rates made high dollar issuances with longer terms more appealing. Second, in 2018, the asset threshold to qualify for the Small Bank Holding Company Policy Statement was raised from $1 billion in consolidated assets to $3 billion. When BHCs meet the criteria for the Pol

Beginning the second quarter of 2023, the Security Code List for call-in wires will no longer be mailed. TBB is moving to electronic delivery. Although most use call-in wires as a contingency, keep in mind that when you need it, you need it. To facilitate this change, new documents must be completed by March of 2023. Please contact Laura Coale, lcoale@tbb.bank or call (405) 848-8877 and just ask for Laura.

On October 25th, five banks in Oklahoma joined together to provide education and a strong focus on fraud and cybersecurity to both local small businesses and the senior members of their communities. “Fight Cyber-Crime with your Bank” was developed by staff from all four banks in Alva and the bank in Hopeton. This extraordinary collaboration among five competing banks, demonstrates the impact that local banks can have on their customers and their towns. The events were held in

Times have changed when it comes to marijuana. In the late 1960’s more than 80% of Americans believed that marijuana should be illegal. Fast forward to 2021 and the Pew Research Center found that “an overwhelming share of U.S. adults (91%) say either that marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use (60%) or that it should be legal for medical use only (31%). Fewer than one-in-ten (8%) say marijuana should not be legal for use by adults.” For some context, Canna