DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- August 14, 2025
Matt Harvey, formerly Chief of Supervision, appointed as DFI Director of Banks
Harvey brings 18 years of experience with DFI’s Division of Banks to the position - August 7, 2025
Report Commissioned by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions on Home Equity Sharing Agreements Issued
Report completes Phase Two of the legislatively mandated study - June 26, 2025
Washington Department of Financial Institutions Division of Banks Takes Action Against Former Bank Employees for Unsafe and Unsound Practices and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- June 23, 2025
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions’ Director of Banks Roberta Hollinshead Moving On After 24 Years with the Agency
- May 16, 2025
Washington DFI Takes Action Against Water Station, Founder Ryan Wear, and Affiliated Entities For Fraudulent Securities Offering
Statement of charges alleges that Water Station and Ryan Wear improperly raised $129 million in fraudulent investments nationwide - May 15, 2025
Washington DFI Welcomes National Fiduciary Trust, Inc. to State Trust Charter
- April 1, 2025
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Encourages Focus on Financial Wellness During Financial Capability Month and Saves Week
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