Investment Advisers: Continuing Education Deadline Reminder

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is reminding investment advisers' associated persons of the December 26, 2024, deadline to complete continuing education requirements. Credits must be reported by this date to maintain active registration status.

OFR Proclamation Regarding North Florida Winter Storm

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued a proclamation to state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals concerning the North Florida winter storm. This notice provides guidance and potential relief measures in response to the severe weather event.

Florida License Renewals Due December 2025

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued an industry alert reminding businesses and individuals that license renewals are due by December 26, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Affected entities must renew through specific portals to maintain active license status.

Texas DOB Press Releases and Consumer Alerts from 2023

The Texas Department of Banking has released its press releases and consumer alerts for 2023. These include various enforcement actions, consent orders, and consumer advisories related to state-chartered banks and financial entities operating in Texas.

Texas DOB 2022 Press Releases and Announcements Archive

The Texas Department of Banking has published its archive of press releases and announcements for 2022. This archive includes various notices, consumer alerts, and enforcement orders issued by the Banking Commissioner throughout the year, affecting financial institutions and consumers in Texas.

Texas Banking Department Enforcement Actions and Announcements

The Texas Department of Banking has issued multiple enforcement actions in 2024, including consent orders and cease and desist orders against various financial entities. These actions address violations related to money transmission, unauthorized banking services, and other regulatory non-compliance. The department also issued consumer alerts and announced personnel changes.

Texas Banking Commissioner Issues Consent Orders and Consumer Alerts

The Texas Department of Banking has issued multiple consent orders and consumer alerts throughout 2025. These actions address various violations, including AML/CFT and BSA/AML issues, and involve entities such as Paylocity Corporation, Expensify, Inc., and Shaka Express Corp. The department also issued alerts regarding specific financial institutions.

Texas Banking Commissioner Issues Consent Order for GPD Holdings LLC

The Texas Banking Commissioner has issued a consent order against GPD Holdings LLC, doing business as CoinFlip. This action indicates a regulatory enforcement measure taken by the Texas Department of Banking concerning the company's operations.

Texas AG Halts Foreclosures Due to Questionable Banking Practices

The Texas Attorney General has requested state-chartered banks and mortgage servicers to halt foreclosures due to questionable practices, such as signing documents without reading them or notarizing without presence. The Texas Department of Banking urges all state-chartered banks to review their foreclosure policies and procedures.

NMLS MLO Registration Fees Proposed

The Texas Department of Banking issued a notice regarding proposed federal registration fees for Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) by the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS). Financial institutions are encouraged to review and submit comments by November 12, 2010.