Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 4, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

El DFI De Washington Se Compromete En Colaboración Durante El Mes de la Capacidad Financiera a Ofrecer Programas Centrados En Las ...

(English) OLYMPIA – El Departamento de Instituciones Financieras del Estado de Washington (DFI) se une a las organizaciones estatales y nacionales para apoyar el Mes de la Capacidad Financiera - un momento para centrarse en proporcionar recursos, educación …

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Published on April 2, 2024 - 00:04 GMT

Washington DFI Focused on Partnership During Financial Capability Month to Provide Financial-Focused Programming

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joins state and national organizations in support of Financial Capability Month – a time to focus on providing resources, education and opportunities for all residents to become …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

El DFI De Washington Se Une a Los Reguladores Del CSBS En Una Orden Provisional Multiestatal Que Prohíbe a Sigue Corporation ...

(English) OLYMPIA - El Departamento de Instituciones Financieras del Estado de Washington (DFI) se unió a 39 estados, Puerto Rico y el Distrito de Columbia, en la presentación de una orden de consentimiento provisional multiestatal contra Sigue Corporation …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 15:12 GMT

Washington DFI Joins CSBS Regulators in Multi-State Interim Order Halting Sigue Corporation from Collecting Funds

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joined 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, in entering a multi-state interim consent order against Sigue Corporation (Sigue). Sigue has agreed to cease and desist …

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Published on March 15, 2024 - 23:09 GMT

DFI Emite Una Orden De Cese Para Que Sigue Corporation Detenga Todas Las Transferencias De Dinero Y La Recepción De Fondos En El ...

(English) OLYMPIA – El Departamento de Instituciones Financieras (DFI) emitió un cese temporal contra Sigue Corporation (Sigue). A partir del viernes, 15 de marzo de 2024, Sigue tiene prohibido recaudar nuevos fondos para transmisión o cambio de moneda. Es …

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Published on March 15, 2024 - 22:19 GMT

DFI Issues Cease and Desist Order for Sigue Corporation to Halt All Money Transfers and Receipt of Funds in Washington State

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a temporary cease and desist against Sigue Corporation (Sigue). As of Friday, March 15, 2024, Sigue is prohibited from collecting any new funds for transmission or currency …

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Published on February 7, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

WA DFI Participates in $3 Million Multi-State, Multi-Agency Settlement with Tradestation Crypto, Inc

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joined members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in entering a settlement totaling $3 million with …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 18:06 GMT

WA DFI Issues Policy Statement and Consumer Alert to Increase Consumer Awareness of Scams Involving Virtual Currency Kiosks

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions’ (DFI) Division of Consumer Services issued a policy statement clarifying that prior to initiating a transaction, virtual currency kiosk operators must provide consumers with a separate …

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Published on November 16, 2023 - 17:35 GMT

WA DFI Issues Action Against GSPartners, Citing Certificate Sales and Multi-Level Marketing Program Violate State Securities Law

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced today that it has issued an emergency action against Swiss Valorem Bank Ltd., GSB Gold Standard Bank Ltd., Josip Heit, and Stephn McNeal (collectively, “GSPartners”), for …

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Published on October 25, 2023 - 16:46 GMT

DFI, CFTC, and 29 State Regulators Reach Settlement with Safeguard Metals In $68 Million Fraud Targeting Elderly Adults

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that, in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, the parties have reached a settlement with precious …

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Published on October 17, 2023 - 16:27 GMT

DFI Enters Multi-State Settlement with ACI Payments, Inc. for Unauthorized Transactions

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joined regulators from 43 other states and entered a legal settlement with ACI Payments, Inc. (ACI) imposing $10 million in fines and affirmative action requirements for initiating …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 04:06 GMT

WA Among States To Recover $5.5 Million In Overcharges For Lear Captial Investors

State securities regulators investigated company for deceptive activities OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced that investors who purchased retail precious metals from Lear Capital will receive …

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Published on July 25, 2023 - 00:31 GMT

Washington State Securities Fraud Whistleblower Bill 1370 Went Into Effect July 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Washington one of only five states to add protection provisions for whistleblowers OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is pleased to share …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 18:23 GMT

WA DFI Joins $12.4 Million Settlement with Raymond James for Charging Unreasonable Commissions

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced today that it has joined a multi-state settlement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. (collectively, Raymond James), which …

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Published on June 15, 2023 - 15:44 GMT

DFI Urges Education and Awareness for All Ages in Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Thursday, June 15

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) urges Washingtonians of all ages to be aware of the signs of elder financial abuse as we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Each year, Americans lose millions of dollars to …

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Published on June 6, 2023 - 18:05 GMT

WA DFI Issues Action Against Coinbase, Citing Staking Rewards Program Violates State Securities Law

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) announced today that it has issued an action against Coinbase Global, Inc. and Coinbase, Inc. for violations of securities laws and corresponding penalties in connection with …

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Published on March 31, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

Washington DFI and Partners Celebrate Financial Capability Month with Financial-Focused Events and Programs

OLYMPIA– The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joins state and national organizations in support of Financial Capability Month – a time to focus on providing resources, education and opportunities for all residents to become …

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Published on February 24, 2023 - 00:21 GMT

WA Saves Week is Feb. 27-March 1

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is a proud America Saves Week and Washington Saves Week participant. The national savings awareness program was started by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council in …

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Published on January 21, 2023 - 00:31 GMT

WA DFI Participates in $22.5 Million Multi-State, Multi-Agency Settlement with NEXO Capital

Olympia – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) joined members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 entering into a settlement …

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Published on November 18, 2022 - 19:22 GMT

DFI Advises Washington Residents To Be Informed Investors And Aware Of Volatility Within Crypto Investment Platforms

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Washington investors to diversify investments and be informed when investing in largely unregulated products like cryptocurrency. As noted in our Sept. 14 media release ( …

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