NE NDBF News

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.

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 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.

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 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.