New York State Department of Financial Services Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 13, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

New York State Department of Financial Services Issues New Guidance Regarding Virtual Currency Advertising and Marketing ...

Guidance Emphasizes Department’s Expectation for Comprehensive Disclosure and Review Practices for Licensed Entities New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow today issued guidance outlining expectations DFS- …

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Published on November 11, 2026 - 23:28 GMT

Governor Hochul Declares New York Will Lead the Nation in AI Science and Safety; Launches New Research Institute

New York Center for AI Responsibility and Research Will Bring Together More than 80 Researchers Across New York to Use Empire AI to Test and Evaluate Advanced AI Systems and Safety Frameworks World-Renowned Computer Scientists Greg Morrisett and Jeannette …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 18:48 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces 16 Arrests in State Crackdown on Auto Insurance Fraud

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a joint investigative partnership by members of the New York State Police (NYSP) and the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) resulted in the arrests of 16 individuals as part of ongoing and joint …

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Published on October 15, 2026 - 23:04 GMT

New York State Department of Financial Services Secures $33 Million Penalty with Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB for Inadequate ...

Settlement Follows Department’s Investigation into the Bank’s Connection to the Panama Papers Leak New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow announced today that Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and its New …

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Published on October 9, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

New York State Department of Financial Services Celebrates 15 Years of Serving New Yorkers

This week, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) celebrated the agency’s 15th anniversary. On October 3, 2011, the New York State Banking Department and the New York State Insurance Department merged to become a comprehensive financial …

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Published on October 1, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

New York State Department of Financial Services and Wyoming Division of Banking Sign MOU to Enable Coordinated Oversight of ...

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow and the Wyoming Division of Banking Commissioner Jeremiah Bishop today announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate coordinated oversight of …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 18:32 GMT

NYSIF Collaborates with Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to Expand Safe Banking Access for Injured Workers

NYSIF Releases New Request for Information, Collaborates with CFE Fund to Identify Financial Institutions Who Can Provide Certified Low Fee Accounts to Unbanked Injured Workers Supports NYSIF’s Ongoing Work to Improve Both the Physical and Financial Health …

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Published on September 22, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

Department of Financial Services Announces Return of Painting to Heirs of Family Persecuted by Nazi Regime

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow, the Bavarian Ministry of Science and the Arts, and the Bavarian State Painting Collections today announced at a ceremony at the German Embassy in Washington, DC …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

AI Safety: Governor Hochul Announces Next Steps to Regulate Major AI Developers and Protect New Yorkers

Starting in November, New York Will Direct Large AI Developers To Register with the State as Part of Implementing the Nation-Leading RAISE Act, Which Requires AI Developers to Report Safety Incidents Within 72 Hours Governor is Exploring Steps To Build on …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 17:08 GMT

State Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community ...

Ponce Bank Branch to Receive $35 Million Deposit as Part of Program to Increase Access to Financial Services in Underserved Communities Today New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

Guidance on How to Conduct and Use Risk Assessments Required by the DFS Cybersecurity Regulation

Date: September 10, 2026 To: All entities regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services Re: Guidance on How to Conduct and Use Risk Assessments Required by the DFS Cybersecurity Regulation The New York State Department of Financial …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

DFS Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance on Risk Assessments for Financial Services Entities

Guidance Emphasizes Importance of Ongoing Risk Assessments and Reminds Entities of Compliance Obligations Under Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulation New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow today issued …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces New Regulation Proposed by the Department of Financial Services Increasing Transparency for ...

Regulations Implement Reforms Aimed at Lowering Auto Insurance Premiums for New Yorkers Reforms Build on Governor’s Ongoing Efforts to Make New York State More Affordable and Put Money Back into the Pockets of Hardworking New Yorkers Governor Kathy Hochul …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 14:29 GMT

Department of Financial Services Announces 2027 Health Insurance Premium Rates, Saving New Yorkers $1.6 Billion

The New York State Department of Financial Services today has approved health insurers’ premium rate increases for 2027, saving consumers and small businesses approximately $1.6 billion. In the individual market, DFS reduced insurers’ requested rates to 6. …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:24 GMT

Governor Hochul and Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz Announce Sentencings for Conspirators of Staged Car Crashes on ...

Governor Kathy Hochul and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today the sentencing of 53-year-old Jaime Huiracocha and 34-year-old Victor Murillo, both of Brooklyn. The two were found guilty of charges related to staging three crashes on New …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Notice Regarding Davids Check Cashing

Institutions That We Supervise The Department of Financial Services supervises many different types of institutions. Supervision by DFS may entail chartering, licensing, registration requirements, examination, and more.

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

Consumer Notice: Unsolicited Correspondence Targeting Holocaust Survivors

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) is aware of correspondence issued by an entity referring to itself as the “Jewish Holocaust Claims Center” or “JHCC,” urging individuals to contact them to submit a claim for compensation. DFS …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

NYS Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Warns New Yorkers of a Surge in AI Investment Scams

Consumers Reported Losing Over $8 Billion to Investment-Related Scams in 2025, a 38% Increase from 2024 Scammers Are Looking for Ways to Capitalize on Those Seeking Financial Security Scams Are Seemingly Attractive Income Opportunities and Quick False …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Department of Financial Services’ Consumer Notice to Holocaust Survivors and Their Families in Response ...

DFS Notice Reminds Consumers To Exercise Caution When Receiving Unsolicited Correspondence DFS Referred Scams to Law Enforcement and Had Fraudulent Website Removed Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Financial …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 00:23 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Attorney General James and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Secure Continued ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Department of Financial Services, in partnership with the New York State Attorney General’s Office, has secured commitments from The Western Union Company (Western Union) to maintain its services for …

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