DFI Press Releases
Press releases issued by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions.
- 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
Resources for people of all ages and financial fitness levels available online - April 1, 2025
El Departamento de Instituciones Financieras del Estado de Washington Promueve el Bienestar Financiero Durante el Mes de la Capacidad Financiera y la Semana del Ahorro
Recursos para personas de todas las edades y niveles de aptitud financiera están disponibles en línea - March 25, 2025
Washington DFI Warns of Cryptocurrency Scams Involving Fake ‘Investment Education Foundations’ and AI Bots
Fake foundations lure investors with promises of education on stocks and cryptocurrency