Banking & Finance

Arboretum Mortgage Corp. License Revoked and Fined $27,425

The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has revoked the mortgage broker license of Arboretum Mortgage Corporation and imposed a fine of $27,425 for violations of the Mortgage Broker Practices Act. The company also must pay an investigation fee of $2,719.20.

Florida Orders Cease and Desist for Unregistered Securities

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued an immediate final order against GSB LTD, d/b/a GS Partners, and other members of GSB Group. The order requires them to cease and desist from alleged unregistered and fraudulent securities and banking services, citing a multilevel marketing scheme and misleading profit generation information.

Alliance Credit Union of Florida Placed into Conservatorship

Florida's Office of Financial Regulation placed Alliance Credit Union of Florida into conservatorship on November 8, 2024, appointing the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as conservator. Member accounts remain protected by the NCUA's Share Insurance Fund, and services will continue uninterrupted.

Bayview Fined $20M for Cybersecurity Lapses

The Office of Financial Regulation and 52 state agencies fined Bayview Asset Management and its affiliates $20 million for deficient cybersecurity practices and failure to cooperate following a data breach impacting 5.8 million customers. The companies must also implement corrective actions and undergo independent assessments.

Vanguard Agrees to $106 Million Multistate Settlement

Vanguard has agreed to a $106 million multistate settlement with state securities regulators and the SEC for failing to supervise registered persons and disclose tax consequences to investors. The settlement aims to compensate over 10,000 Florida investors and potentially hundreds of thousands nationwide for capital gains taxes incurred due to fund changes.

OFR Settles with Binance.US Money Transmitter in Florida

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has reached an agreement with BAM Trading Services, Inc. (Binance.US), a licensed money transmitter. This settlement addresses procedures to protect Floridians and the marketplace, following a prior multi-state settlement related to a felony conviction.

ESMA Opinion on European Salmon Futures Position Limits

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued an opinion on position limits for the European Salmon Futures contract traded on Euronext. This opinion provides guidance on the appropriate limits to prevent market abuse and ensure orderly trading conditions.

Order to Cease and Desist ATG Credit, LLC

The Massachusetts Division of Banks has issued a Temporary Order to Cease and Desist against ATG Credit, LLC, a licensed debt collector. The order stems from ATG Credit's alleged failure to provide access to its books and records for examination, a violation of state regulations.

Anthony Jacob Soss - Mortgage Loan Originator Violations Consent Order

The Massachusetts Division of Banks has issued a consent order against Anthony Jacob Soss for mortgage loan originator violations. Soss agreed to the order without admitting guilt, waiving his right to a hearing. The order stems from alleged violations related to continuing education requirements and adherence to the Nationwide Multi State Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) Rules of Conduct.

Wise US, Inc. Multistate Consent Order for AML/CFT Violations

Wise US, Inc. has entered into a multistate consent order with several state money transmission regulators due to violations of Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) programs. The order addresses deficiencies found in a multi-state examination, including issues with suspicious activity reporting and transaction monitoring.