Aug. 29, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), through its consumer advocacy, compliance, and enforcement teams, recovered $5,675,543 for Oregonians in the first half of 2024. DFR's consumer advocates and compliance teams have …
Aug. 20, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has announced its third annual Statewide Outreach Sponsorship Program for organizations that engage in financial empowerment work. The program will award sponsorships of $25,000 to up …
July 30, 2024 Salem – Each year, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) conducts a transparent health insurance rate review process for health plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act for small businesses and people who buy their own …
July 26, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation's (DFR) Drug Price Transparency Program is seeking the public's input on high prescription drug prices. Consumers are encouraged to report prescription drug price increases on DFR…
July 25, 2024 Salem – With wildfires raging across the state, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) wants to make sure people are taken care of in the event of a catastrophe and warned of those who may want to take advantage of a vulnerable …
July 11, 2024 Salem – Student loan borrowers faced significant confusion and frustration this past year in navigating the shifting landscape of loan repayment and forgiveness programs, according to a new report issued by Oregon's student loan ombuds. …
June 13, 2024 Salem – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is asking people to be on the lookout for the financial exploitation of seniors. The International Network for the …
June 11, 2024 Salem – Summertime usually means vacations and road trips. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), now is a good time for a little planning and some safety checks that …
May 23, 2024 Salem – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2025 individual and small group health insurance plans, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) announced today. In a major win for Oregonians, Moda …
May 8, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) ordered Sigue Corp. to cease engaging in money transmission activities in Oregon as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial position. Oregon …
April 30, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation revoked the Oregon money transmission license of BAM Trading Services, Inc., doing business as Binance.US. As a result, Binance.US may no longer accept money for transmission, hold, or sell …
April 4, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a $200,000 fine against State Farm after the company failed to send notices over the past six years informing its insureds of their ability to request an annual credit check …
March 27, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has reached a settlement agreement in principle with a cryptocurrency asset platform for violating state securities regulations. The group of affiliated companies – Plutus Financial …
March 19, 2024 Salem – The U.S. Department of Education has begun what it describes as a one-time payment count adjustment for certain federal student loans toward the income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs. This could …
March 13, 2023 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with Oregon AARP, is hosting a fraud prevention workshop, Scam Jam, on Tuesday, March 26, in Salem. The free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Roth's Catering …
March 11, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is hosting a series of community forums to help the board with direction on how to move forward with the rising costs of prescription drugs. PDAB was created out of Senate Bill …
Feb. 29, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) issued a cease-and-desist order and fined Laura O. Shean and her company, PlanNow, LLC, a total of $140,000 for conducting unlicensed investment adviser activity and engaging in …
Feb. 21, 2024 Salem – Deciding how and where to invest your money can be a difficult and overwhelming decision. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) now has resources available to help. The division recently published the Oregon Investor Guide …
Feb. 13, 2024 Salem – Romance scams can happen any time of year, but with Valentine's Day this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is warning people to watch their wallets when it comes to online romance. A romance scam happens when …
Feb. 7, 2024 Salem – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), along with a taskforce of state securities regulators, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $3 million settlement in principle with TradeStation Crypto, …
