The Department of Banking News Bulletin 

 Bulletin # 2150
Week Ending May 6, 2005

This bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be in writing to John P. Burke, Banking Commissioner, at the Connecticut Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800 or via E-mail to john.burke@ct.gov. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten days from the date of this bulletin.


BRANCH ACTIVITY
State Bank Activity

Section 36a-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that each application for a branch, or for a limited branch at which loans will be made, be accompanied by a plan detailing how adequate services to meet the banking needs of all community residents will be provided. Plans are submitted when such applications are filed and are available for public inspection and comment at this Department for a period of 30 days. Questions concerning branch activity should be directed to the Financial Institutions Division, (860) 240-8180.

Date Bank Location Activity
4/27/05 Collinsville Savings Society
Collinsville
FROM:  250 Albany Turnpike
            Canton, CT  06019
TO:       277 Albany Turnpike
            Canton, CT  06019
filed to
relocate

CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Money Transmitter License

On May 3, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-600 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Ibero America Travel Corp., Morristown, New Jersey, received approval to engage in the business of money transmission.

Check Cashing Service License Activity

On April 29, 2005, pursuant to Section 36a-581 of the Connecticut General Statutes, El Castillo Grocery Corp. filed an application for approval to operate a check cashing service general facility at 78 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut.

 Dated: Tuesday, May 10, 2005

John P. Burke
Commissioner