All New York Department of Financial Services articles
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ArticleMoneyGram sets aside $15.8M to settle NYDFS, CFPB investigations
MoneyGram disclosed it expects to pay a total of $15.8 million to settle two separate investigations by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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ArticleAdrienne Harris confirmed to lead NYDFS
Former U.S. Treasury official Adrienne Harris was confirmed to be the first Black woman to officially lead the New York State Department of Financial Services.
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ArticleAdrienne Harris nominated to lead NYDFS
The new head of New York’s Department of Financial Services is expected to be Adrienne Harris, who was nominated to the post by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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ArticleRobinhood Crypto anticipates $10M penalty for cyber, AML failures
Robinhood Markets said its cryptocurrency platform might face a penalty of “at least” $10 million from the New York State Department of Financial Services for anti-money laundering and cyber-security failures.
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ArticleNYDFS regulation a best-practices model for cyber-security training
Companies must make cyber-security a continuous priority as threats evolve, often more quickly than the technology and regulations to counter them. That’s why the New York Department of Financial Services, under Maria Vullo, developed a policy that should act as a model for organizations.
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ArticleFirst American first charged with NYDFS cyber-regulation abuses
First American Title Insurance Company has become the first firm to face charges alleging violations of the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Cybersecurity Regulation.
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ArticleDeutsche Bank rightly paying the price for looking the other way on Epstein
In terms of Know Your Customer, Deutsche Bank knew what it had with Jeffrey Epstein. It just didn’t care enough to do anything about it.
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NYSDFS names new general counsel
The New York State Department of Financial Services has appointed Richard Weber as general counsel.
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ArticleNYDFS: Implementation deadline for cyber-security regulation approaching
The final implementation period for the New York Department of Financial Services’ landmark cyber-security regulation ends March 1, meaning that DFS-regulated entities and licensed persons covered by the regulation must be in full compliance by that time.
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Firms gird for fast-approaching NYDFS cyber-security deadlines
New York’s new cyber-security rules are already creating compliance and liability concerns. They may also give rise to a fractured playing field of demands in other states.
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New York expands state-based licensing platforms
New York is expanding online offerings for state-based licensing for both non-depository financial institutions and agents and brokers seeking to return to insurance businesses in the state.
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NY delays cyber-security rules for banks, will revise requirements
New York’s Department of Financial Services has delayed implementation of its new cyber-security rules for banks and plans to announce changes to the requirements next week. Joe Mont explores.
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ArticleNew York’s new cyber-security demands draw near
The Empire State is on track to impose a comprehensive slate of new cyber-security rules for banks and their vendors. More from Joe Mont.
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NYDFS cracks down on bank incentive programs
In response to the troubles at Wells Fargo, New York’s Department of Financial Services has issued guidance on incentive programs at the banks it regulates. Joe Mont reports.
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NY’s financial regulator will oversee new cyber-security rules
New York has announced a new “first-in-the-nation regulation” requiring that banks and insurance companies overseen by its Department of Financial Services establish cyber-security programs and certify the effectiveness. Joe Mont reports.
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Mega Bank fined $180 million for AML violations
The New York Department of Financial Services has ordered Mega International Commercial Bank of Taiwan to pay a $180 million penalty and install an independent monitor for violating New York’s anti-money laundering laws. Jaclyn Jaeger reports.