Recent changes
GovPing tracks 137 sources for this role, covering Guidance, Enforcement, Rule, FAQ, Notice, and Consultation across its 2,305 total sources, with 263 changes in the last 7 days. See sources.
Recent enforcement included a $3.78M settlement with a U.S. person for Syrian sanctions violations and a $1.72M penalty against IMG Academy for counternarcotics sanctions breaches. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was added to the EU terrorist list, triggering immediate asset freezes, while OFAC fined TradeStation $1.1M for 481 apparent violations of sanctions programs.
California DFPI Enforcement Actions Summary - January 2026
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a summary of enforcement and non-enforcement actions taken in January 2026. These actions include citations, desist and refrain orders, consent orders, and accusations related to violations of financial laws, including mortgage lending and securities regulations.
Arboretum Mortgage Corp Fined and License Revoked
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions has issued a consent order against Arboretum Mortgage Corporation, requiring a fine of $27,425 and an investigation fee of $2,719.20. The company's mortgage broker license is revoked, and its ability to participate in the industry is restricted until February 6, 2029, subject to compliance with the order.
State of Washington v. Joel John Sarysz - Consumer Loan Act Violations
The State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions has issued a consent order against Joel John Sarysz for violations of the Consumer Loan Act. Sarysz is fined $25,500 and prohibited from the mortgage broker and consumer loan industries in Washington until February 10, 2034.
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.
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.
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273 changes in last 7 days
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