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Current News
- 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
- September 19, 2018: DFS Announces New Actions to Combat the Opioid Crisis and Ease Roadblocks to Addiction Treatment
- September 18, 2018: DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Announces New Cayuga County Banking Development District and Approval of a New Banking Development District Branch in Albany County
- September 10, 2018: DFS Continues to Foster Responsible Growth in New York’s Fintech Industry with New Virtual Currency Product Approvals
- September 5, 2018: DFS Issues 2018 Edition of New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers
- August 31, 2018: DFS Approves AXA SA's Acquisition of XL Insurance Company, Inc. and XL Reinsurance America, Inc.
For more news, statements, and related media, visit our DFS News Room.
Recent Developments
- 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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