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Current News
- August 8, 2018: DFS Superintendent Vullo Reminds Regulated Entities of Approaching Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Effective Date
- August 3, 2018: DFS Takes Action to Ensure a Continued Healthy and Competitive 2019 New York Health Insurance Market Despite Continued Wrongful Federal Attacks on the Affordable Care Act
- July 27, 2018: DFS Superintendent Vullo Reminds Insurers that Federal Association Health Plan Rule Does Not Preempt State Law
- July 18, 2018: DFS Issues Final Life Insurance and Annuity Suitability and Best Interests Regulation Protecting Consumers from Conflicts of Interest
- July 16, 2018: DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Bitpay, Inc.
For more news, statements, and related media, visit our DFS News Room.
Recent Developments
- 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)
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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