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Jericho Share Ceases NY Operations for Selling Unlicensed Health Insurance

The New York State Department of Financial Services announced that Jericho Share has agreed to cease all operations in New York for selling unlicensed health insurance plans. This action follows an investigation into the company's activities.

New York Behavioral Health Treatment Access Campaign Launched

Governor Hochul has launched a public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers on accessing behavioral health treatment. The campaign aims to inform individuals about their rights and available resources for mental health and substance use disorder services.

NCUA Share Insurance Fund Results - Q4 2025

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released the Share Insurance Fund results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The fund reported a net income of $113.8 million and held $24.1 billion in assets. The report also noted a decrease in credit unions with composite CAMELS codes 3, 4, and 5, with no federally insured credit union failures during the quarter.

NCUA Voluntary EGRPRA Review and Deregulation Project

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has initiated a voluntary review of its regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA). This review, which is not statutorily required, aims to reduce regulatory burden on credit unions and will inform future regulatory changes. The comment period is open for 90 days.

NCUA and FDIC Host Webinar on Financial Scams

The NCUA and FDIC are hosting a free webinar on March 12, 2026, to educate credit unions and banks on identifying and combating prevalent financial scams. The webinar will offer practical strategies, financial education resources, and best practices for protecting consumers.

NCUA Proposes Deregulation Changes to Records Preservation Program

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has proposed changes to its Records Preservation Program, aiming to clarify guidance and remove burdensome requirements. The proposals include removing appendices, defining key terms, and allowing electronic record formats, offering greater flexibility to credit unions.

NCUA Releases Q4 2025 Credit Union Performance Data

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its fourth quarter 2025 performance data for federally insured credit unions. The report indicates growth in total assets and loans outstanding, alongside an increase in net income for the year 2025.

Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border MSBs

FinCEN has issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) imposing recordkeeping and reporting requirements on certain Money Services Businesses (MSBs) along the Southwest Border. This order aims to enhance efforts against illicit finance and money laundering activities.

FATF Lists Iran, DPRK, Burma as High-Risk; Kuwait, PNG Under Monitoring

FinCEN is informing U.S. financial institutions of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) updated lists of jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT/CPF deficiencies. Kuwait and Papua New Guinea were added to the 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' list, while Iran, DPRK, and Burma remain on the 'High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for Action' list.

Canaccord Genuity LLC - Enforcement Action

FinCEN announced an enforcement action against Canaccord Genuity LLC, citing violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. The action resulted in a consent order and a financial penalty. This action serves as a reminder of the importance of robust AML compliance programs for financial institutions.