State Banking

Maryland Banks and Credit Unions: Application for Annual Assessment Fee Credit

The Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has announced the availability of an application for state-chartered banks and credit unions to earn an annual assessment fee credit. This credit is available for opening and maintaining branches in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities, as established by the 2023 Maryland Access to Banking Act.

New Mexico Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Board Meeting Notice

The New Mexico Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Board has announced a regular board meeting scheduled for March 20, 2026, in Albuquerque. The meeting will cover board business and will be held in person and virtually.

Respiratory Care Practitioners Board Meeting Notice

The New Mexico Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners will hold a regular board meeting on March 27, 2026, in Albuquerque. The meeting will be held in person and via Microsoft Teams, with the agenda to be posted at least 72 hours prior.

New Mexico Real Estate Commission Meeting Notice

The New Mexico Real Estate Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2026, in Albuquerque. Interested parties wishing to provide public comment must register in writing by email no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 24, 2026.

New Mexico Board of Funeral Services Meeting Notice

The New Mexico Board of Funeral Services will hold a regular board meeting on March 27, 2026, in Santa Fe. The meeting will cover agenda items to be posted on the board's website at least 72 hours prior.

New Mexico Acupuncture Board Meeting Notice

The New Mexico Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine announced a regular board meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, in Santa Fe. The meeting will be held in person and virtually via Microsoft Teams.

NC Commissioner of Banks on Financial Institution Emergency Preparedness

The North Carolina Commissioner of Banks issued a release on March 18, 2020, expressing confidence in the preparedness of state-chartered financial institutions for emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. The release noted that banks are required to have business continuity plans, which are routinely reviewed by regulators.

NC Regulators Settle with Mortgage Originators Over SAFE Act Education

The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks, along with 41 other states, settled with 441 mortgage loan originators for falsely claiming completion of SAFE Act continuing education. The originators will surrender licenses for three months and pay a $1,000 fine per state.

State Regulators Settle with ACI Payments for Unauthorized Transactions

North Carolina and 43 other state financial agencies settled with ACI Payments, Inc. for erroneously initiating $2.3 billion in electronic transactions from Mr. Cooper customer accounts. The settlement includes $10 million in fines from state regulators and an additional $10 million from state attorneys general.

North Carolina Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities

The North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks has ordered Sigue Corp. to cease money transmission activities within the state due to its declining financial condition. This action, coordinated with 39 other states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, aims to protect consumers who have outstanding money orders and transmissions.