The Department of Banking News Bulletin
Bulletin # 2813 - Week Ending January 19, 2018
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 Jorge L. Perez, Banking Commissioner, Department of Banking, 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1800. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten business days from the date of this bulletin.
STATE BANK ACTIVITY
Branch Activity
Section 361-145 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires certain applications for a branch, of for a limited branch at which loans will be made, address how the establishment of the branch will be consistent with safe and sound banking practices and promote the public convenience and advantage. 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: January 12, 2018
BANK: Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien
LOCATION: 855 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE: Withdrew application for Limited Branch
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE: Notice of Branch Relocation - Full Service Branch
DATE: January 18, 2018
BANK: Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, Lakeville
LOCATION: 701 Route 9, Fishkill, NY
ACTIVITY-BRANCH TYPE: Filed to Open - Full Service Branch
De Novo Limited Branch
On January 17, 2018, the Commissioner approved the application of SunTrust Bank, a Georgia-chartered commercial bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of SunTrust Banks, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, to establish a de novo limited branch pursuant to Section 36a-412(a)(2) and 36a-145(c)(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes at Four Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich, Connecticut.
CONSUMER CREDIT DIVISION ACTIVITY
Temporary Order to Cease and Desist, Order to Make Restitution, Notice of Intent to Issue Order to Cease and Desist and Notice of Intent to Impose Civil Penalty
On January 10, 2018, the Commissioner issued a Temporary Order to Cease and Desist, Order to Make Restitution (“Order to Make Restitution”), Notice of Intent to Issue Order to Cease and Desist, Notice of Intent to Impose Civil Penalty and Notice of Right to Hearing (collectively “Notice”) in the Matter of: Capital Home Advocacy Center (“CHAC”), Santa Anna, California, and Sergio L. Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”) (collectively, “Respondents”). The Notice was the result of an investigation by the Consumer Credit Division. The Commissioner alleges that the Respondents engaged in debt negotiation in Connecticut without obtaining the required license, in violation of Section 36a-671(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes. As part of the Order to Make Restitution, Respondents were ordered to repay fees to an identified Connecticut debtor plus interest, and repay to any other Connecticut debtor who entered into an agreement for debt negotiation services with Respondent on or after October 1, 2009, any fees paid by such Connecticut debtor to Respondents plus interest. The Commissioner also found that public welfare required the issuance of a Temporary Order to Cease and Desist against Respondents. Respondents were afforded an opportunity to request a hearing with regard to the allegations set forth in the Notice.
Dated: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Jorge L. Perez
Banking Commissioner