Archived News Releases
2015
Banking Commissioner Announces 2016 Deposit Rate
-- December 7, 2015
Compliance Audit Group Offering Mortgage Loan Modifications Without License
-- December 1, 2015
Banking Commissioner Warns of Fraudulent Text Message Targeting Webster Bank Customers
-- November 24, 2015
State Mortgage Regulators Issue Action against Prospect Mortgage, LLC
-- November 19, 2015
Banking Commissioner and Liberty Bank President Represent Connecticut at Community Banking Conference
-- October 1, 2015
Bloomfield Man Arrested for Fraudulent Tax Filing
-- September 4, 2015
State Agencies Partner Up to Host Two Shredding Events in April
-- April 6, 2015
Lt. Gov. Wyman, Acting Commissioner Adams Highlight Financial Services Available to Military and Veterans
-- February 24, 2015
Department of Banking Encourages Smart Saving During Connecticut Saves Week
-- February 18, 2015
CT Saves Week: Workshops at American Job Centers Focus on Attaining Financial Goals; Saving Money
-- February 17, 2015
Gov. Malloy Appoints Jorge Perez to Serve as Commissioner of the Department of Banking
-- February 13, 2015
Avoid Companies Offering Student Loan Debt Relief for a Fee
-- January 29, 2015
Don’t Pay for Financial Aid Forms or Information, State Officials Advise
-- January 15, 2015
2014
Governor Malloy Announces that Commissioner Howard Pitkin Will Retire From the Department of Banking After Nearly 40 Years of Service
-- December 19, 2014
Banking Commissioner Urges Consumers to Use Precaution When Shopping Online
-- December 1, 2014
Banking Commissioner Orders Norwalk CPA and Associated Firm to Reimburse Investors at Least $7 Million
-- November 26, 2014
Connecticut and Oklahoma to Use Uniform Mortgage Test; 45 State Agencies Now Using the Test
-- October 27, 2014
State Officials Encourage Public To Attend Mortgage Assistance Event
-- October 6, 2014
Settlement With Payday Lenders Recovers More Than $3.7 Million Directly to Connecticut Borrowers
-- September 9, 2014
Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event at CoCo Key in Waterbury
-- August 27, 2014
New Public Service Announcement Publicizes Foreclosure Assistance Hotline
-- July 28, 2014
Banking Commissioner Announces $5 Million Settlement with Morgan Stanley
-- June 16, 2014
State Officials Encourage Public to Attend Mortgage Assistance Event
-- May 20, 2014
Department of Banking Issues Consumer Advisory on Virtual Currency
-- May 12, 2014
East Hartford Woman Charged in Mortgage Scheme
-- April 9, 2014
Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement With CashCall, Inc. and Western Sky Financial
-- April 9, 2014
Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event May 30th at the Trumbull Marriott
-- April 3, 2014
Banking Commissioner Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Reports of Telephone Scam
-- March 4, 2014
Financial Education Workshops Offered at American Job Centers
-- February 18, 2014
Department of Banking Promotes America Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 10, 2014
2013
State Banking Commissioner Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Safeguard Their Personal Financial Information
-- December 2, 2013
Governor Malloy, Attorney General Jepsen and Banking Commissioner Announce Upcoming Mortgage Assistance Event
-- October 15, 2013
Department of Banking, CSBS, and Federal Reserve System Release Community Banking Report
-- October 7, 2013
AG Jepsen: Banks Face Four New Performance Tests Under National Mortgage Settlement
-- October 2, 2013
Bridgeport's Community's Bank Declared Insolvent
-- September 13, 2013
Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance event October 22, 2013 at the Hartford Convention Center
-- September 10, 2013
Governor Malloy, Banks Co-Chairs Commemorate Passage of New Law Increasing Protections for Homeowners
-- August 13, 2013
Governor Malloy on Final Passage of Homeowner's Protection Bill
-- June 3, 2013
Attorney General: Connecticut Homeowners Continue To Benefit from National Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement
-- May 21, 2013
State Securities Examiners Recognized by the U.S. Attorney's office
-- April 23, 2013
State Officials Announce Upcoming Mortgage Assistance Event
-- April 8, 2013
April 17th Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event
-- March 15, 2013
Department of Banking Offers Online Financial Education Program to Connecticut Businesses
-- March 7, 2013
Governor Malloy: Homeowner Protection Act Holds Banks Accountable and Streamlines Process
for Addressing Abandoned Properties
-- January 30, 2013
2012
State Banking Commissioner Urges Online Consumers to be Careful While Shopping During the Holiday Season
-- December 6, 2012
Attorney General Encouraged By Reports Showing Connecticut Homeowners Receiving Mortgage Relief
-- November 19, 2012
State Officials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners
-- November 19, 2012
Monday: News Conference About Mortgage Assistance Event
-- November 16, 2012
November 28th Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event at the Conference Center at CoCo Key, Waterbury
-- November 9, 2012
Attorney General, Banking Commissioner Alert Consumers To Debt Collection Scams
-- October 24, 2012
Attorney General, Banking Commissioner Issue Public Service Announcements to Help Distressed Homeowners
-- October 9, 2012
Attorney General, Banking Commissioner: Federal Payday Lending Bill Would Harm State Efforts to Protect Consumers
-- October 5, 2012
Attorney General Says Payments May be Available To Many Connecticut Borrowers Who Lost Homes to Foreclosure
-- September 24, 2012
Attorney General: National Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement Providing Relief to Connecticut Borrowers
-- August 29, 2012
Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement with Bankers Life and Casualty Company and BLC Financial Services, Inc.
-- July 18, 2012
Mortgage Assistance Event Announced by Attorney General, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and Banking Commissioner
-- July 2, 2012
State Banking Commissioner Urges Citizens to be Aware of Phantom Debt Collector Scam
-- June 20, 2012
July 10th Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event
-- June 1, 2012
Governor Malloy, Attorney General Jepsen Announce Allocation of Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement Funds
-- May 21, 2012
Attorney General Announces National Mortgage Settlement Agreement Finalized
-- April 9, 2012
State Officials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners
-- March 26, 2012
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event - Bridgeport
Media Advisory
-- March 26, 2012
Department of Banking Encourages Saving and Smart Investing
-- February 23, 2012
"Save The Date" March 29th Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport
-- February 15, 2012
Attorney General Announces $25 Billion Joint Federal-Multistate Settlement on Mortgage Foreclosure Servicing Wrongs
-- February 9, 2012
Mortgage Review Assistance Available Jan. 19-21 for Bank of America Customers
-- January 10, 2012
2011
Mortgage Servicing Workshop Dec. 20 for Wells Fargo and Wachovia Customers
-- December 12, 2011
State Banking Commissioner Urges Online Consumers to Be Alert While Shopping During the Holiday Season
-- December 6, 2011
-- December 5, 2011
State Officials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners
-- November 10, 2011
Governor Malloy Urges All Financial Institutions to Waive Late Fees Resulting from Customers' Inability to do Business Due to Impact of Storm
-- November 3, 2011
Banking Commissioner Appoints New Director of the Consumer Credit Division
-- October 31, 2011
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event
-- October 12, 2011
Banking Commissioner Appoints New Director of Securities Division
-- October 4, 2011
Connecticut Department of Banking Responds to Dodd-Frank Provisions with New Guidelines for Investment Advisers
-- July 13, 2011
Departments of Banking, Consumer Protection Advise Debt Negotiators Against Gaining Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions
-- May 10, 2011
State Banking Commissioner Approves Merger of First Niagara and NewAlliance Bank
-- April 6, 2011
Department of Banking Reminds Consumers to Find Ways to Save During America Saves Week
-- February 23, 2011
State Banking Commissioner Calls for Public Hearing Related to Bank Merger
-- February 16, 2011
Banking Commissioner Appointed to National Board of State Credit Union Supervisors
-- February 3, 2011
Connecticut Securities Division Helps Prospective Entrepreneurs Evaluate Franchise Opportunities
-- January 31, 2011
2010
State Banking Commissioner Reminds On-Line Consumers to be Cautious While Shopping During The Holiday Season
-- December 17, 2010
State Banking Commissioner Pitkin Issues Temporary Order to Cease and Desist Against JHASS GROUP, L.L.C. A/K/A J. HASS GROUP, LLC
-- November 10, 2010
Attorney General, Banking Department Sue Investment Firm That Earned More Than $26 Million By Fraudulently Overvaluing Assets
-- October 25, 2010
National White Collar Crime Center Presents Member Agency Award of Excellence To Connecticut’s Department of Banking
-- October 5, 2010
22nd Annual Securities Forum to Spotlight Financial Services Reform
-- September 20, 2010
New Anti-Fraud Program Launched In Connecticut
-- September 14, 2010
AARP and DOB Monitor Free Lunch Investment Seminars
-- May 11, 2010
State Banking Department Announces Closing of South End Mutual Benefit Association
-- April 8, 2010
Governor Rell: Banking Department to Work with AG on Madoff-Related Probe
-- April 6, 2010
State Regulators Announce Settlement Agreement with CitiFinancial
-- March 24, 2010
Banking Commissioner Pitkin Announces Launch of “NMLS Consumer Access”
-- February 1, 2010
2009
Governor Rell: Online Holiday Shoppers Must Guard Against Identity Theft
-- December 13, 2009
State Banking Commissioner Issues Alert Suspicious Phone Calls Have Been Reported Requesting Credit Card Information
-- December 9, 2009
Department of Banking to Host 21st Annual Securities Forum in New Haven
-- September 30, 2009
State Banking Commissioner Howard F. Pitkin Announces Schedule of Fees for Debt Negotiators Under New Public Act
--September 28, 2009
State Banking Commissioner Howard F. Pitkin Issues Order Against Worldwide Financial Resources, Inc.
--September 17, 2009
State Banking Commissioner Pitkin Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation
-- August 12, 2009
Governor Rell: New Laws Expand Mortgage Help For Connecticut Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
-- August 5, 2009
U.S. Attorney and FBI Announce Creation of Connecticut Mortgage Fraud Task Force
-- July 31, 2009
Governor Rell: Credit Union Student Loans Have Backing of Bonding Agency Under New Law
-- July 23, 2009
Governor Rell Signs Trio of Bills to Help Connecticut Families Struggling with Mortgages
-- July 10, 2009
Governor Rell Signs Bill Regulating Credit Card Marketing to College Students
-- July 8, 2009
Department of Consumer Protection and Department of Banking Announce Settlement with Bank of New York Mellon for 2008 Data Breach
-- February 3, 2009
2008
State Banking Commissioner Announces Reorganization of Agency Legal Division
-- December 8, 2008
State Banking Department Announces Closing of West Hartford Credit Union
-- December 5, 2008
Governor Rell and Banking Commissioner Pitkin Advise On-Line Consumers to be Extra Diligent
-- December 4, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Plan to Protect Homeowners, Renters Amid Foreclosure Crisis
-- November 20, 2008
Governor Rell Announces New College Student Loan Program with State Credit Unions
-- November 18, 2008
Governor Rell: Legislation to Target Deceptive Debt Relief
-- November 14, 2008
Renowned Economics Author to Deliver Keynote Address at 2008 Securities Forum
-- October 14, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Upcoming Financial Workshops: Statewide Forums Aimed at Addressing Concerns Over Investments, Scams
-- October 10, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Five-Point Plan to Maintain Free Flow of Credit
to Connecticut Businesses
-- October 9, 2008
Governor Rell, Banking Commissioner Assure Investors of Securities Safeguards
-- October 7, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Hotlines to Report Investment, Insurance Fraud
-- October 6, 2008
Department of Banking to Host 20th Annual Securities Forum
-- September 30, 2008
AARP and Connecticut Department of Banking Host Fraud Protection Seminar for Seniors
-- September 18, 2008
Connecticut Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin Issues Order to Cease and Desist Against Cornerstone Credit Corporation
-- August 6, 2008
State Sues Countrywide for Allegedly Deceptive Loans and Loan Renegotiations, Unjustified Legal Fees
-- August 6, 2008
Governor Rell: Programs Now Available to Help Subprime Borrowers
-- July 1, 2008
Governor Rell's Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force Provides Update
on Activities, Industry Situation
-- June 27, 2008
Governor Rell Signs Landmark Subprime Mortgage Assistance Bill
-- June 18, 2008
Department of Banking to Participate in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System on July 1, 2008
-- June 4, 2008
Governor Rell Warns Consumers of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
--March 6, 2008
DOB and AARP CT Announce Consumer Protection and Financial Security Go Hand in Hand
-- March 6, 2008
Governor Rell Announces Plan to Help More Homeowners through the CT FAMLIES Program
-- February 29, 2008
Connecticut Department of Banking Receives National Reaccreditation
-- February 26, 2008
2007
Governor Rell Lauds $100 Million “Mortgage Relief Fund” to Assist Subprime Borrowers
Governor Rell and Banking Commissioner Pitkin Remind Holiday Shoppers to be Cautious While Shopping On-LineGovernor Rell Unveils $50 Million "CT FAMLIES" Refinancing Program
to Assist Subprime Borrowers
State Securities Director Receives Distinguished Managerial Service Award
Governor Rell Receives Progress Update from Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force
Department of Banking Announces Securities Forum 2007
Blumenthal Sues Brokers, Realtors and Others on behalf of the Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection for Vast Predatory Lending Scheme
Governor Rell Announces Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Hotline
Governor Rell and Banking Commissioner Pitkin Force Bogus Credit Offer Web Sites to be Taken Off-Line
Connecticut Banking Commissioner Temporary Order to Cease and Desist to American Home Mortgage
Connecticut Department of Banking Adopts Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending
Banking Commissioner Announces Joint Efforts to Enforce Against Improper Lending Kickbacks
Press Advisory - Open Meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Sub-Prime Lending
AARP, Connecticut Department of Banking and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Host Safe Investing Seminar for Seniors
State Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection Remind Homebuyers of Mortgage Company Pitfalls
Governor Rell Convenes Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force
Banking Commissioner Issues Cease and Desist Order Against New Century Mortgage Corporation and Its Affiliate
Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin Announces Settlement With Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
Banking Commissioner Issues a Summary Suspension Order to Mortgage Lenders Network
Governor Rell Formally Nominates Alan Cicchetti of West Hartford as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Banking
Governor Rell Formally Nominates Howard Pitkin as Commissioner of the Department of Banking
Commissioner Pitkin Issues a Temporary Order to Cease and Desist To Mortgage Lenders Network
2006
Banking Commissioner Bars Florida Company From Offering Business Opportunities in Connecticut for Five Years
Commissioner Pitkin Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Protect Their Personal Information While Shopping On-Line
Department of Banking Issues Supervisory Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products
Governor Rell Announces Commissioner Change at Department of Banking
Antiques Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Larceny, Securities Violations
State Securities Event Spotlights Hedge Funds
Banking Commissioner and Attorney General Seek Injunction, $100,000 Fines Against Law Firm and Owner For Debt Collection Without a License
Antiques Dealer Convicted of Larceny, Securities Counts
Governor Rell Welcomes RBS Greenwich Capital Expansion in Stamford; 1,150 New Jobs Expected
Governor Rell Announces Upcoming Identity Theft Prevention Seminars
Banking Commissioner, Attorney General, DCP Announce $750,000 Settlement in Waterbury Home Purchase Scam
Governor Rell, Banking Department and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Announce the Return of Urban Housing Assistance Program
The Attorney General, the Banking Commissioner and the Commissioner of Consumer Protection Announce that Ameriquest Will Pay $325 Million for Predatory Lending
Department of Banking to Receive $5.5 Million in Settlement With UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Department of Banking and People's Bank Work Together to Notify Customers of Lost Tape Containing Confidential Information
2005
Connecticut Bank Uncovers Fraudulent Check Scheme
Commissioner Burke Reminds On-Line Consumers to be Cautious While Shopping During the Holiday Season
Savings Institute Bank & Trust Selected to Acquire Remaining Assets of the Circle Trust Company
MG Colorado Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Certain Assets of Circle Trust Company
Public Education Campaign To Prevent Predatory Lending Launched (link to Freddie Mac)
Department of Banking Sponsors Securities Forum 2005
Circle Trust Company Appoints Independent Fiduciary
Connecticut Superior Court Places Circle Trust Company Into Regulatory Receivership
Governor Rell Seeking Additional Safeguards Against Identity Theft
Press Advisory for Securities Forum 2005
Governor Rell and Commissioner Burke Announce Free Annual Credit Report
Lottery Scam Alert Issued to Connecticut Consumers
Commissioner Burke Warns CareerBuilder.com Users of E-mail Scam
Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement With Ameriquest Mortgage Company
Banking Commissioner Alerts Consumers of Fraudulent E-mails Targeting People's Bank Customers
Connecticut Earns NASCUS Re-accreditation
Federal Credit Union Closes Its Doors
Department of Banking and SEC Announce Enforcement Actions Against David M. Faubert
North Fork Bank to Refund, Forgive $106,000 in Illegal Mortgage Fees
Commissioner Burke Names "Top 10" Threats to Investors
Governor Rell Announces $3.5 Million Settlement with Merrill Lynch
Banking Commissioner, Attorney General, DCP Sue Torrington Builder, Realtor, Mortgage Firm for Lending Scam
Banking Commissioner Warns Of E-mail Scam Targeting Banknorth Customers
Darien Man Charged with Defrauding Investors in Pay Phone Scheme
2004
Banking Commissioner Warns About Fraudulent Holiday Season E-Mails
U.S. Mint Warns About Misleading Ads for "Freedom Towers" Coin
Banking Commissioner Announces State to Receive $354,243 in Settlement with Deutsche Bank Securities and Thomas Weisel Partners
Banking Commissioner Issues Online Fraud Advisory
Banking Commissioner Takes Part in Strategic Planning Session
Stamford Man Ordered to Pay $302,000 in Restitution for Securities Violations
Commissioner Orders New London Convenience Store Owner to Cease Issuing Money Orders
Commissioner Suspends License of CashPoint Network Services, Inc.
Commissioner Attends Bank Supervisors' Meeting in Washington
Banking Commissioner Imposes $100,000 Fine Upon American Express Financial Advisors
"Free" Checks in Mail may have Costs
Manchester Man Arrested on Securities Counts
Opinion Article on New Federal Rules Preempting States
Commissioner Announces "Top 5" Investment Scams
Commissioner Approves New Haven Savings Bank Conversion
FDIC Warns Consumers About Fraudulent E-Mail
2003
Investors Warned About Fraudulent Business Opportunities
Banking Commissioner Warns About Emails Requesting Personal Information
Fairfield County Man Sentenced to Prison, Restitution for Securities Violations
Former Greenwich Stockbroker Jailed in Million Dollar Fraud Case