DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- February 1, 2022
Washington DFI Among 27 States Joining CFTC in Filing Civil Complaint Against Safeguard Metals LLC
Safeguard Metals LLC Managing Partner Jeffrey Santulan, a/k/a Jeffrey Hill also named in suit alleging fraud in the sale of precious metals - January 18, 2022
State Regulators Take Action and Resolve Issues with Hundreds of Mortgage Loan Originators Over SAFE Act Education Requirements
Washington joins 41 others in multi-state enforcement action - December 1, 2021
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions Launches New Website for Its Center for FinTech Information To Support FinTech Business Innovation and Formation
- November 29, 2021
Washington Department of Financial Institutions Announces Erin Lopez Nielsen as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director
Lopez brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of DEI – part of DFI’s commitment to furthering work toward equity within Washington’s financial services and government agencies - September 23, 2021
WA DFI Finalizes Multi-State Settlement Regarding Rocket Mortgage, LLC’s (F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC) Advertising Practices
Rocket Mortgage agrees to meet the high standard of full disclosure for advertising compliance and pay a $500,000 penalty to the participating states - August 11, 2021
DFI Receives High Marks in Accreditation Review from CSBS and NASCUS, Is Only Third Agency in Nation to Earn MSB Accreditation
Conference of State Bank Supervisors and National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors rated DFI units highly after rigorous review of agency work in regulation, supervision, legislation and consumer outreach work - July 7, 2021
DFI Advises Financial Services Industry Leaders to Begin Preparations for Climate Change Impacts Now
DFI to work with stakeholders to develop long-term strategic plans