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2024

Governor Lamont and Banking Commissioner Perez Announce Guidance to Financial Institutions on Providing Relief to Those Impacted By August's Severe Floods
-- October 21, 2024
This release was issued by the Governor's Office.

Governor Lamont Welcomes Numisma Bank to Connecticut as Fintech Company Opens World Headquarters in Greenwich
-- September 24, 2024

Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez Announces the Opening of a Request for Information to Designate Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridors in the State
-- July 24, 2024

Aging And Disability Services, State Officials And Community Leaders Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
-- June 14, 2024

Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez Announces the Opening of a Request for Information Concerning New Bank Application Feasibility Studies
-- May 15, 2024

Governor Lamont Announces $400,000 in State Grants To Support Financial Wellness and Empowerment Programs
-- March 18, 2024
This release was issued by the Governor's Office.

Governor Lamont Welcomes Banking Circle US to Connecticut as the Fintech Company Opens Headquarters in Stamford
-- March 12, 2024
This release was issued by the Governor's Office jointly with the Department of Banking.

Officials Warn Against Potential Government Imposter Scam Targeting Connecticut Businesses
-- January 19, 2024
This release was issued jointly with the Office of the Attorney General, Secretary of the State and the Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection.

2023

Banking Commissioner Announces 2024 Deposit Index
-- December 12, 2023

Consumer Alert: Be Cautious, Avoid Scams this Holiday Shopping Season
-- November 22, 2023

Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement with SoLo Funds; Obtains Nearly $120,000 in Reimbursements for 543 Connecticut Consumers
-- June 14, 2023

Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement with Bitcoin of America; Recovers $86,000 for Connecticut Consumers
-- May 22, 2023

Commissioner Perez's Statement of the Supervision of Connecticut's Financial Institutions
-- April 20, 2023

Court Dismisses 1st Alliance Lending’s Administrative Appeal; Affirms Department of Banking’s Findings
-- April 20, 2023

2022

Consumer Alert: Beware of Holiday Season Shopping Scams
-- November 22, 2022

Department of Banking Issues Consent Order With Consumer Collection Agency
-- July 11, 2022

State Regulators Settle With Hundreds of Mortgage Loan Originators Over Safe Act Education Requirements
-- January 18, 2022

Settlement Announced with Student Loan Servicer Navient
-- January 13, 2022
This release was issued jointly by the Attorney General's Office, the Department of Banking and the Department of Consumer Protection.

2021

Attorney General Tong Launches Elder Justice Hotline
-- July 19, 2021
This release was issued by the Attorney General's Office.

Attorney General Tong, DOB Commissioner Perez Alert Homeowners Regarding Unauthorized Bank Account Withdrawals by Mr. Cooper Mortgage Servicer
-- April 30, 2021

2020

Banking Commissioner Announces the 2021 Deposit Index
-- December 9, 2020

Governor Lamont and Department of Banking Announce Launch of Streamlined, Paperless Online Option for Securities Filings
-- November 10, 2020

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz And Members of The Governor’s Council On Women And Girls Economic Opportunity And Workforce Equity Subcommittee Launch Financial Literacy Portal
-- July 7, 2020

Department of Banking Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
-- June 15, 2020

Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, State Officials Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Highlight Programs That Help Support Older Adults Living In Connecticut
-- June 15, 2020
This release was issued by the Lt. Governor's Office.

Governor Lamont and Banking Commissioner Perez Announce 60-Day Extension to CT Mortgage Relief Program
-- June 4, 2020

Governor Lamont Announces Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers
-- April 21, 2020

Banking Commissioner Issues COVID-19 Stimulus Check Guidance to Connecticut Chartered Banks and Credit Unions
-- April 17, 2020

Banking Commissioner Urges Mortgage Servicers to Work With Homeowners Facing Financial Hardship Due to COVID-19
-- March 19, 2020

Banking Commissioner Reassures Connecticut Residents on the Safety of their Deposits in Financial Institutions
-- March 19, 2020

Banking Commissioner Issues COVID-19 Guidance to State-Chartered Banks and Credit Unions
-- March 17, 2020

2019

Banking Commissioner Announces 2020 Deposit Rate
-- December 11, 2019

State Officials Urge Consumers: Be Cautious While Giving This Holiday Season
-- December 3, 2019
This release was issued jointly with the Department of Consumer Protection, the Attorney General's Office and the Better Business Bureau of CT.

Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection Offer Holiday Shopping Safety Tips to Avoid Being Scammed or Defrauded
-- November 22, 2019
This release was issued jointly with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Department of Banking Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
-- June 14, 2019 

Millennials Encouraged to Focus on Investing and Financial Awareness During America Saves Week
-- February 25, 2019
This release was issued by the North American State Securities Administrators Association.

Department of Banking Promotes Smart Saving and Investing Habits During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 19, 2019

AG Tong, Banking Commissioner Perez Caution Federal Workers to Beware of Predatory Online Payday Lenders During Ongoing Federal Shutdown
-- January 23, 2019

Governor Lamont Signs First Bill: Bipartisan Legislation Allows Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown to Receive Financial Assistance Through a Partnership With the State’s Banks and Credit Unions
-- January 22, 2019
This release was issued by the Governor's Office.

Department of Banking Encourages Financial Institutions to Work with their Customers During Federal Government Shutdown
-- January 11, 2019

2018

Banking Commissioner Announces 2019 Deposit Rate
-- December 6, 2018

Department of Banking Reminds Online Shoppers to Safeguard Their Personal Financial Information
-- November 20, 2018

Department of Banking Encourages Consumers to Save More During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 26, 2018

Connecticut Department of Banking Commends FINRA on the Enactment of its New Rules Aimed to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
-- February 23, 2018

Banking Commissioner Announces $2.9 Million in Relief for Connecticut Consumers in Settlement with Santander
-- February 20, 2018

Connecticut Saves Week Workshops at American Job Centers Announced
-- February 8, 2018

Colorado Attorney Admits Role in Stock "Pump and Dump" Scheme
This release was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice
-- February 6, 2018

Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection Remind Consumers of New Deadline for Western Union Claims
-- February 5, 2018

Department of Banking Reminds Investors to Approach Cryptocurrency with Caution
-- January 29, 2018

Department of Banking Offers Elder Financial Fraud Training to American Eagle Financial Credit Union
-- January 24, 2018

2017

Banking Commissioner Announces 2018 Deposit Rate
-- December 12, 2017

Banking Commissioner Reminds Exempt Reporting Advisers of their Form ADV State Filing Obligations
-- June 23, 2017

Connecticut Department of Banking Provides Training of Elder Financial Fraud and Exploitation
-- June 15, 2017

Department of Banking Promotes Smart Saving and Safe Financial Behavior During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 24, 2017

CT Saves Week Workshops at American Job Centers Focus on Career and Financial Goals; Saving Money
-- February 17, 2017

Department of Banking Recovers Nearly $4 Million For Connecticut Consumers and Investors in 2016
-- February 14, 2017

ALERT: Wire Transfer Scam - Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez advised financial institutions and consumers to be vigilant when conducting Wire Transfers
-- January 9, 2017

2016

Connecticut Department of Banking Asks Consumers Affected by Money Transmitter Century Union to Come Forward, Outlines Process for Consumer Restitution
-- December 14, 2016

Banking Commissioner Announces 2017 Deposit Rate, Sets Interest For Rental Security Deposits
-- December 12, 2016

AG Jepsen and Banking Commissioner Perez: RBS enters $120M Settlement with State of Connecticut to Resolve RMBS Investigation
-- October 3, 2016

Banking Commissioner Jorge Pérez Announces Nearly $1.4 Million in Relief for Connecticut Consumers in Settlement with National Credit Adjusters
-- September 28, 2016

Student Loan Repayment Guide Available To Assist Connecticut Borrowers
-- March 14, 2016

CT Saves Week: Workshops at American Job Centers Focus on Career and Financial Goals; Saving Money
-- February 11, 2016

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