State Banking

Eagle Bank & Trust Company Branch Closure Extended

The Arkansas Bank Commissioner has extended the closure of Eagle Bank & Trust Company's Rose Bud branch by an additional 60 days, from December 25, 2025. This extension allows for necessary repairs to be completed following damage to the branch.

State Banking Board Meeting Cancellation

The Arkansas State Banking Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025. The notice was issued by Bank Commissioner Susannah T. Marshall on September 22, 2025.

Nebraska Combines Installment Loan and Sales Acts

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has combined the Installment Loan Act and the Installment Sales Act into a single act, as outlined in LB 474. This change aims to reduce costs and streamline examinations by aligning net worth requirements and reporting for both license types, while maintaining existing consumer protection provisions.

Nebraska Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers Renewal Reminder

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) is reminding state-registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, and their agents of the December 31, 2025, registration renewal deadline. Failure to renew by this date will result in the termination of registration.

NDBF Alert on PPP Loan Scams

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance (NDBF) has issued an alert regarding a scam targeting recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Scammers are impersonating bank employees or law enforcement to gain access to financial accounts and credentials. The NDBF urges recipients to remain vigilant and follow protective measures.

Nebraska Joins $4.2M AML Settlement with Wise US Inc.

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, along with five other state agencies, has reached a $4.2 million settlement with Wise US Inc. for anti-money laundering (AML) violations. Wise US Inc. will pay the penalty and implement corrective actions to its AML program.

Nebraska Money Transmitters Act Updates

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance has updated the Money Transmitters Act (LB 474), effective October 1, 2025. Key changes include increased maximum surety bond requirements, adjusted application and renewal fees, and codified requirements for audited financials and timely transaction completion.

Oregon DFR Urges Flood and Landslide Insurance for Property Protection

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging homeowners, businesses, and tenants to consider purchasing flood and landslide insurance. Most standard policies do not cover these perils, and the DFR recommends discussing coverage options with insurance providers.

Oregon DFR Combats Financial Fraud

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is raising awareness about financial fraud during National Consumer Protection Week. Oregonians lost over $133 million to fraud in 2025, and DFR is partnering with agencies to provide resources and host Fraud Fighter events in April.

Oregon Consumer Advocates Recovered $7M in 2025

Oregon consumer advocates helped recover over $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing the annual total to over $7 million. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) reported a total of 5,663 complaints in 2025, with insurance-related issues being the most frequent.