| Release Date |
Subject |
| 12/12/2018 |
DFS Fines Two New York Licensed Insurers More Than $2.5 Million for Violations of Insurance Law |
| 12/10/2018 |
DFS Adopts Emergency Regulation to Begin the Implementation of Principle-Based Reserving for Life Insurers |
| 12/05/2018 |
DFS Takes Action Against National Integrity Life Insurance Company to Protect Consumers Who Purchased Annuities |
| 12/04/2018 |
DFS Continues to Lead Responsible Innovation in New York’s Fintech Industry with New Virtual Currency Approval for Commercial Banking Transactions |
| 11/26/2018 |
DFS Approves CVS Health’s Acquisition of Aetna Insurance Company of New York Subject to Key Conditions and Ongoing Oversight to Protect New Yorkers |
| 11/20/2018 |
New York Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Receives the Excellence in Consumer Advocacy Award from NAIC Consumer Representatives |
| 11/19/2018 |
DFS Fines Société Générale SA and its New York Branch $420 Million for Violations of Laws Governing Economic Sanctions and Violations of New York Anti-Money Laundering and Recordkeeping Laws |
| 11/14/2018 |
DFS Grants Virtual Currency and Money Transmitter License to NYDIG Execution, LLC |
| 11/02/2018 |
DFS Authorizes Expansion of New York State-Chartered Bank |
| 11/01/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Directs Health Insurers and Brokers to Ensure Plans Deliver all Consumer Protections Provided Under New York Law |
| 11/01/2018 |
DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Coinsource, Inc. |
| 10/26/2018 |
DFS Announces Conversion of PCSB Bank to a New York State Chartered Commercial Bank Serving the Lower Hudson Valley |
| 10/23/2018 |
DFS Authorizes Coinbase Global, Inc. to Form Coinbase Custody Trust Company LLC |
| 10/22/2018 |
Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Announces the Approval of New Banking Development District in Bronx Community District 6 |
| 10/16/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces $5.78 Million in Restitution to Sentinel Insurance and Selective Insurance New York Policyholders |
| 10/10/2018 |
DFS Fines Mashreqbank and its New York Branch $40 Million for Violations of New York Anti-Money Laundering and Recordkeeping Laws |
| 10/01/2018 |
DFS Announces Conversion of Northern Federal Credit Union to a New York State Charter |
| 10/01/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces Next Phase of Expanded Participation in State-Based NMLS Platform, Enhancing State Regulation of the Financial Services Industry |
| 09/25/2018 |
DFS Advises State-Chartered Banks of Their Responsibilities in Lending to Landlords of Rent-Stabilized or Rent-Regulated Multi-Family Residential Buildings |
| 09/19/2018 |
DFS Announces New Actions to Combat the Opioid Crisis and Ease Roadblocks to Addiction Treatment |
| 09/18/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo Announces New Cayuga County Banking Development District and Approval of a New Banking Development District Branch in Albany County |
| 09/10/2018 |
DFS Continues to Foster Responsible Growth in New York’s Fintech Industry with New Virtual Currency Product Approvals |
| 09/05/2018 |
DFS Issues 2018 Edition of New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers |
| 08/31/2018 |
DFS Approves AXA SA's Acquisition of XL Insurance Company, Inc. and XL Reinsurance America, Inc. |
| 08/24/2018 |
DFS Approves Nordea Holding Abp’s New York State-Licensed Branch |
| 08/23/2018 |
DFS Takes Action to Protect New Yorkers from Unfair Auto Lending Practices as Federal Government Rolls Back Consumer Protections |
| 08/22/2018 |
DFS Launches Online Registration Form for Credit Reporting Agencies to Protect the Private Information of New Yorkers |
| 08/21/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Ban Placement Agents in the NYS Common Retirement Fund |
| 08/21/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Reforms to Improve Standards and Increase Transparency in the Bail Bond Industry |
| 08/08/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Reminds Regulated Entities of Approaching Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Effective Date |
| 08/03/2018 |
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 |
| 07/27/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Reminds Insurers that Federal Association Health Plan Rule Does Not Preempt State Law |
| 07/18/2018 |
DFS Issues Final Life Insurance and Annuity Suitability and Best Interests Regulation Protecting Consumers from Conflicts of Interest |
| 07/16/2018 |
DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Bitpay, Inc. |
| 07/11/2018 |
DFS Issues Online Lending Report |
| 07/09/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces New Actions to Protect Reproductive Rights in Face of Federal Assault |
| 07/09/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Directs DFS to Take Immediate Action to Protect New Yorkers' Access to Affordable Health Care After Trump Administration Suspends ACA'S Risk Adjustment Program |
| 07/03/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Further Action to Support Development of Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Businesses in New York |
| 07/02/2018 |
DFS Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Consent Orders with AFLAC and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company for Violations of New York Insurance Law and Regulation |
| 06/28/2018 |
DFS Announces Consent Order Requiring Athene Life Insurance to Pay $15 Million Fine for Insurance Law Violations and First Allmerica Financial to Take Corrective Actions Totaling Up to $40 Million |
| 06/27/2018 |
DFS Takes Additional Action to Hold Equifax Accountable for Massive 2017 Data Breach |
| 06/25/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Action to Protect New Yorkers' Private Information Held by Credit Reporting Companies |
| 06/24/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Health Care Protections for Transgender New Yorkers |
| 06/22/2018 |
DFS Announces Additional Action to Ensure that Insurers Do Not Discriminate Against New Yorkers Who Use Hiv-Prevention Medication |
| 06/21/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Acts to Ensure that New York Health Insurers Cannot Attempt an “End Run” Around State Law with Short-Term Plans in the Face of Detrimental Federal Administrative Actions |
| 06/20/2018 |
DFS Fines Deutsche Bank AG $205 Million for Unlawful, Unsafe and Unsound Conduct in its Foreign Exchange Trading Business |
| 06/18/2018 |
DFS Grants Virtual Currency License to Square, Inc. |
| 06/14/2018 |
DFS Continues to Advance Responsible Growth in New York’s Fintech Industry with New Virtual Currency Approvals |
| 06/13/2018 |
DFS Authorizes Victoria Mutual Building Society to Establish First New York Representative Office |
| 06/01/2018 |
Proposed 2019 Health Insurance Premium Rates For Individual And Small Group Markets |
| 05/31/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Public Sessions on New York's Aggressive Actions to Combat Abuses in the Bail Bond Industry |
| 05/23/2018 |
Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Action to Remind Health Insurers to Provide Comprehensive Lactation Support Services to New Mothers |
| 05/21/2018 |
DFS Announces Authorization of New York State-Chartered Amalgamated Bank’s Purchase of New Resource Bank |
| 05/17/2018 |
Governor Andrew Cuomo Issues Update on Storm Response in Mid-Hudson Region |
| 05/17/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Launches New Multi-Agency Effort to Combat Maternal Depression |
| 05/17/2018 |
DFS Continues Actions to Support Responsible Innovation in New York’s Fintech Industry |
| 05/16/2018 |
ICYMI: Superintendent Vullo's Op-Ed in Crain’s New York Business On Protecting New York's Health Insurance Marketplace from Trump - Washington's Fear-Mongering Does Not Justify Excessive Rate Increases |
| 05/16/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Tours Storm Damage in Putnam County and Issues Recovery Update |
| 05/14/2018 |
DFS Authorizes Gemini Trust Company to Provide Additional Virtual Currency Products and Services |
| 05/07/2018 |
DFS Fines Chubb Subsidiary Illinois Union Insurance Company $1.3 Million for Underwriting NRA-Branded “Carry Guard” Insurance Program in Violation of New York Insurance Law |
| 05/03/2018 |
Department Of Financial Services Levies $6.3 Million Civil Penalty Against William Penn for Improper Reinsurance Transactions |
| 05/02/2018 |
DFS Fines Lockton Companies $7 Million for Underwriting NRA-Branded “Carry Guard” Insurance Program in Violation of New York Insurance Law |
| 05/01/2018 |
DFS Fines Goldman Sachs $54.75 Million for Unsafe and Unsound Conduct in its Foreign Exchange Trading Business |
| 04/27/2018 |
DFS Issues Updated Proposed Life Insurance and Annuity Suitability Regulation Requiring a Best Interest Standard to Protect Consumers from Conflicted Advice |
| 04/25/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Announces Next Phase of New York’s Expanded Participation in State-Based NMLS Platform, Enhancing State Regulation of the Financial Services Industry |
| 04/24/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Issues Updated Disaster Response and Recovery Plan Requirements for Insurers |
| 04/18/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Directs Department of Financial Services to Urge Companies to Weigh Reputational Risk of Business Ties to the NRA and Similar Organizations |
| 04/16/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Rent-To-Own and Land Installment Contracts |
| 04/12/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Directs the Department of Financial Services to Issue Guidance and Take Action to Protect Passengers and Drivers on New York Roadways |
| 04/11/2018 |
DFS Fines Nationstar Mortgage LLC $5 Million for Violations of New York Banking Law |
| 04/10/2018 |
DFS to Co-Host Fintech Forum with Conference of State Banking Supervisors |
| 04/09/2018 |
DFS Reminds Regulated Entities of Anti-Terrorism Transaction Monitoring Regulation Certification Deadline |
| 04/04/2018 |
DFS Approves New Entrant To New York Insurance Market |
| 03/29/2018 |
DFS Authorizes Expansion of New York State-Chartered Bank |
| 03/22/2018 |
DFS Announces New Agreement with Fourth Major Insurer to Protect New York Drivers from Unfairly Discriminatory Auto Insurance Rates |
| 03/15/2018 |
DFS Fines QBE Insurance $750,000 for Issuing Impermissible Insurance Covering Students Enrolled in Institutions of Higher Education |
| 03/13/2018 |
DFS Announces New Agreement with GEICO to Protect New York Drivers from Unfairly Discriminatory Auto Insurance Rates |
| 03/08/2018 |
New York State Department of Financial Services and The Bank of Israel Sign Memorandum of Understanding |
| 03/01/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Actions to Improve Access to IVF and Fertility Preservation Services |
| 02/20/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Takes Action to Help Local Governments Improve Health Insurance Options and Address Rising Health Costs |
| 02/13/2018 |
DFS Grants Charter to Equiniti Trust Company |
| 02/07/2018 |
DFS Takes Action to Deter Fraud and Manipulation in Virtual Currency Markets |
| 02/05/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces 30-Day Budget Amendment to Help Combat the Fentanyl Crisis in New York State |
| 01/29/2018 |
DFS Issues Order Regarding Interest on Escrow Account to Make State-Chartered Financial Institutions Competitive with Their Federal Counterparts |
| 01/26/2018 |
New York State Reminds New Yorkers to Protect Themselves from Cyber Crime in Recognition of Data Privacy Day |
| 01/25/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order to Combat Widespread Flu Epidemic in New York |
| 01/25/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces Efforts to Combat Maternal Depression and Prevent Maternal Mortality |
| 01/24/2018 |
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Power Recovery Contingent Has Restored Nearly 240,000 Customers in the San Juan Metro Area of Puerto Rico |
| 01/23/2018 |
DFS Approves Reinsurance Partnership with Security Mutual Life and Grants New License to Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of New York |
| 01/22/2018 |
DFS Superintendent Vullo Issues Cybersecurity Filing Deadline Reminder |
01/04/2018 |
DFS Fines Western Union $60 Million for Violations of New York’s Anti-Money Laundering Laws and for Ignoring Suspicious Transactions to Locations in China |
