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Current News
- October 16, 2018: DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces $5.78 Million in Restitution to Sentinel Insurance and Selective Insurance New York Policyholders
- October 10, 2018: DFS Fines Mashreqbank and its New York Branch $40 Million for Violations of New York Anti-Money Laundering and Recordkeeping Laws
- October 1, 2018: DFS Announces Conversion of Northern Federal Credit Union to a New York State Charter
- October 1, 2018: DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces Next Phase of Expanded Participation in State-Based NMLS Platform, Enhancing State Regulation of the Financial Services Industry
- September 25, 2018: DFS Advises State-Chartered Banks of Their Responsibilities in Lending to Landlords of Rent-Stabilized or Rent-Regulated Multi-Family Residential Buildings
For more news, statements, and related media, visit our DFS News Room.
Recent Developments
- October 18, 2018: Opening Statement of DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo for the DFS Hearing Regarding the Application by CVS Health Corporation and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. to acquire Aetna Health Insurance Company of New York
- September 21, 2018: DFS to Hold Hearing Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Aetna Inc. by CVS Health Corporation on October 18, 2018
- September 17, 2018: DFS Comment Letter to Connecticut Insurance Department Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of Aetna Inc. by CVS Health Corporation (PDF)
- September 18, 2018: Statement by Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding the OCC’s Decision to Accept Fintech Charter Applications
- August 31, 2018: Statement by Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding the NCUA’s Liquidation of Melrose Credit Union
- July 31, 2018: Statement by DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo on Treasury’s Endorsement of Regulatory Sandboxes for Fintech Companies and the OCC’s Decision to Accept Fintech Charter Applications
- July 30, 2018: Pittsford Psychiatrist Charged With Health Care Fraud (U.S. Attorney, Western District of N.Y.)
- July 5, 2018: Statement by New York Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo regarding the Court’s ruling on Regulation 208
- June 22, 2018: Statement by DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Regarding Japanese Regulator’s Action on Bitflyer Japan
- June 21, 2018: Trio Charged With Stealing, Plundering and Selling Van Parts in Elaborate Conspiracy Scheme (PDF, Queensda.org)
- June 20, 2018: DFS Schedules Public Hearing on August 23, 2018 Regarding the Plan of Conversion by Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) for its Demutualization
INITIATIVES
Virtual Currencies
Recognizing that virtual currencies present both opportunities and challenges for industry as well as regulators, DFS issued a regulation requiring the licensing of virtual currency businesses in New York. DFS has licensed a number of virtual currency companies to operate in New York, protecting consumers while promoting innovation in the financial services industry.
Payday Lending
DFS protects consumers from illegal payday loans and the debt collectors who attempt to collect on them.
Student Protection Unit
The SPU was formed to enhance consumer protections for NY students, and help them build financially sound futures.
Foreclosure Relief
DFS assists homeowners already in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure as part of a statewide initiative.
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