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2012
AG Jepsen, Banking Commissioner: Federal Payday Lending Bill Would Harm State Efforts to Protect Consumers
AG, DOB Public Service Announcements Help Distressed Homeowners
Attorney General Announces $25 Billion Joint Federal-Multistate Settlement
Attorney General Encouraged By Reports Showing Connecticut Homeowners Receiving Mortgage Relief
Attorney General Says Payments May be Available To Many Connecticut Borrowers Who Lost Homes to Foreclosure
Attorney General, Banking Commissioner Alert Consumers to Debt Collection Scams
Attorney General-National Mortgage Settlement Agreement Finalized
Banking Commissioner Announces Settlement with Bankers Life and Casualty Company and BLC Financial Services, Inc.
Department of Banking Encourages Saving and Smart Investing
Free Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event - Storrs, CT
Governor Malloy, Attorney General Jepsen Announce Allocation of Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement Funds
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event - Bridgeport
March 29th Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event
Monday: News Conference About Mortgage Assistance Event
Mortgage Assistance Event Announced by AG, US Rep Joe Courtney and Banking Commissioner
Mortgage Review Assistance Available Jan. 19-21 for Bank of America Customers
National Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement Providing Relief to CT Borrowers
November 28th Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event at the Conference Center at CoCo Key, Waterbury
State Banking Commissioner Urges Citizens to be Aware of Phantom Debt Collector Scam
State Banking Commissioner Urges Online Consumers to be Careful While Shopping During the Holiday Season
State Officials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners
State Officials Offer help to Distressed Homeowners

2011
Banking Commissioner Appointed to National Board of State Credit Union Supervisors
Banking Commissioner Appoints New Director of the Consumer Credit Division
Connecticut Department of Banking Responds to Dodd-Frank Provisions with New Guidelines for Investment Advisers
Department of Banking Reminds Consumers to Find Ways to Save During America Saves Week
DOB and DCP Advise Debt Negotiators and Real Estate Agents
First Niagara and NewAlliance Merger Approved
Franchise Investor Advisory Issued By Department of Banking
Governor Malloy Urges All Financial Institutions to Waive Late Fees Resulting From Customers' Inability to do Busniness Due to Impact of Storm
Homeowners Mortgage Assistance Event
Mortgage Loan Borrowers Encouraged to Participate in Federal Foreclosure Review and Claims Process
Mortgage Servicing Workshop Dec. 20 for Wells Fargo and Wachovia Customers
New Securities Division Director Appointed
Online Consumers Should Be Alert During the Holiday Season
State Banking Commissioner Calls for Public Hearing Related to Bank Merger
State Officiials Offer Help to Distressed Homeowners

2010
22nd Annual Securities Forum to Spotlight Financial Services Reform
AARP and DOB Monitor Free Lunch Seminars
Attorney General, Banking Dept. Sue Investment Firm That Earned More Than $26 Million By Fraudulently Overvaluing Assets
Banking Commissioner Pitkin Announces Launch of “NMLS Consumer Access”
Governor Rell: Banking Department to Work with AG on Madoff-Related Probe
National White Collar Crime Center Presents Member Agency Award of Excellence To Connecticut’s Department of Banking
New Anit-Fraud Program Launched In Connecticut
State Banking Commissioner Pitkin Issues Temporary Order to Cease and Desist Against JHASS GROUP, L.L.C. A/K/A J.HASS GROUP, LLC
State Banking Commissioner Reminds On-Line Consumers to be Cautious While Shopping During The Holiday Season
State Banking Department Announces Closing of South End Mutual Benefit Association
State Regulators Announce Settlement Agreement with CitiFinancial

2009
Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.
Department of Consumer Protection and Department of Banking Announce Settlement with Bank of New York Mellon
Governor Rell Signs Bill Regulating Credit Card Marketing to College Students
Governor Rell Signs Trio of Bills to Help Connecticut Families Struggling with Mortgages
Governor Rell: Credit Union Student Loans Have Backing of Bonding Agency Under New Law
Governor Rell: New Laws to Expand Mortgage Help for Connecticut Homeowners
Governor Rell: Online Shoppers Must Guard Against Identity Theft
Schedule of Fees Announced for Debt Negotiators
Securities Forum 2009 To Be Held in New Haven
State Banking Commissioner Issues Order Against Worldwide Financial Resources, Inc.
Suspicious Phone Calls Have Been Reported

2008
AARP and DOB Host Fraud Conference for Seniors
AARP and DOB: National Consumer Protection Week
Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Cornerstone Credit Corporation
Department of Banking Receives National Reaccreditation
Governor Rell Announces New College Student Loan Program with State Credit Unions
Governor Rell Announces Plan to Help More Homeowners through the CT FAMLIES Program
Governor Rell Announces Plan to Protect Homeowners, Renters Amid Foreclosure Crisis
Governor Rell Announces Upcoming Financial Workshops
Governor Rell meets with Connecticut Banks
Governor Rell Signs Landmark Subprime Mortgage Assistance Bill
Governor Rell Warns Consumers of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Governor Rell's Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force Provides Update on Activities, Industry Situation
Governor Rell, Banking Commissioner Assure Investors of Securities Safeguards
Governor Rell: Legislation to Target Deceptive Debt Relief
Governor Rell: Programs to Help Subprime Borrowers
Holiday Shoppers Beware of On-Line Scammers
Hotlines to Report Investment, Insurance Fraud
Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System
Reorganization of Agency Legal Division
Securities Forum 2008
Securities Forum: Renowned Economics Author to Deliver Keynote Address
State Banking Department Announces Closing of West Hartford Credit Union
State Sues Countrywide for Allegedly Deceptive Loans and Loan Renegotiations, Unjustified Legal Fees

2007
American Home Mortgage Issued Temporary Cease and Desist Order
Banking Commissioner Enforces Illegal Lending Kickbacks
Bogus Credit Offer Web Sites to be Taken Off-Line
Connecticut Department of Banking Adopts Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending
DOB/Consumer Protection Release -Mortgage pitfalls
Governor Rell and Banking Commissioner Pitkin Announce Countrywide Home Loan Settlement
Governor Rell and Banking Commissioner Remind Holiday Shoppers To Be Cautious Shopping On-line
Governor Rell Convenes Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force
Governor Rell Nominates Alan Cicchetti as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Banking
Governor Rell Nominates Howard Pitkin as Banking Commissioner
Governor Rell Receives Progress Update from Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force
Governor Rell Unveils $50 Million "CT Famlies" Refinancing Program
Mortgage Foreclosure Hotline
Mortgage Lenders Network Issued Order of Summary Suspension
Mortgage Lenders Network Issued Temporary Order to C&D
Mortgage Relief Fund Announced To Assist Subprime Borrowers
New Century Mortgage Corporation Issued Cease and Desist Order
Predatory Lending Scheme Uncovered by Attorney General, DOB and DCP
Press Advisory - Sub-Prime Mortgage Task Force Open Meeting
Royal Alliance Associates Inc. Settlement Announced
Safe Investing Seminar for Seniors
Securities Forum 2007
State Securities Director Receives Distinguished Mangerial Award

2006
Ameriquest to Pay $325 Million in Nationwide Settlement
Antiques Dealer Convicted of Larceny
Antiques Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Larceny, Securities Violations
Florida Company Barred from Offering Business Opportunities
Governor Rell Announces Commissioner Change at DOB
Governor Rell Announces Upcoming IDTheft Prevention Seminars
Governor Rell Welcomes RBS Greenwich Capital Expansion in Stamford
Holiday Shoppers in 2006 Reminded to Protect On-line Information
Injunction, $100,000 Fines Sought Against Law Firm and Owner For Unlicensed Debt Collection
People's Bank Notifies Customers of Lost Tape
Securities Forum 2006
Settlement Announced in Home Purchase Scam
Supervisory Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products Issued by DOB
UBS Financial Services, Inc. Settlement with Banking Department
UR Home Program to Increase Homeownership in Urban Areas

2005
Ameriquest Agreement to Establish Connecticut Housing Assistance Fund
Banking Commissioner Alerts Consumers of Fraudulent E-mails Targeting People's Bank Customers
Banking Commissioner Warns Of E-mail Scam Targeting Banknorth Customers
Banking Commissioner, AG and DCP Sue for Lending Scam
Circle Trust Company Appoints Independent Fiduciary
Circle Trust Company Placed in Regulatory Receivership
Circle Trust Company Q&A
Commissioner Announces Settlement with Ameriquest Mortgage Company
Commissioner Burke Names "Top 10" Threats to Investors
Commissioner Burke Warns CareerBuilder.com Users of E-mail Scam
Connecticut Bank Uncovers Fraudulent Check Scheme
Connecticut Earns NASCUS Re-accreditation
Darien Man Charged with Defrauding Investors
Department of Banking Sponsors Securities Forum 2005
DOB and SEC Announce Enforcement Actions Against David M. Faubert
Free Annual Credit Report
Governor Rell Announces Securities Settlement
Governor Rell Seeking Additional Safeguards Against ID Theft
Holiday Season Reminder to On-line Shoppers
Lottery Scam Alert Issued by Banking Commissioner
MG Colorado Holdings, Inc. Selected to Aquire Certain Assets of CTC
Need Action Federal Credit Union Closes Its Doors
North Fork Bank to Refund, Forgive $106,000 in Illegal Mortgage Fees
Savings Institute Bank & Trust Selected to Acquire Remaining Assets of CTC
Securities Forum 2005

2004
"Freedom Tower" Not a Legally Authorized Coin
Banking Commissioner Approves New Haven Savings Bank Conversion
Banking Commissioner Imposes Fine on American Express Financial Advisors
Banking Commissioner in Strategic Planning Session
Banking Commissioner Suspends License of CashPoint Network Services Inc.
Banking Commissioner Warns About Fraudulent Holiday Season E-Mails
Banking Commissioner Warns About Top 5 Investment Scams
Banking Commissioner Warns Against Online Fraud
Commissioner Announces Settlements with Deutsche Bank Securities and Thomas Weisel Partners
Commissioner Attends Supervisors' Meeting in Washington D.C.
FDIC Warns of Fraudulent EMail
Free Check in the Mail May Come With Costs
Manchester Man Arrested on Securities Counts
New London Convenience Store Owner Ordered to Cease Issuing Money Orders
Opinion Article on New Federal Rules
Stamford Man Ordered to Pay Restitution for Securities Violations

2003
Banking Commissioner Warns About Emails Requesting Personal Information
Banking Commissioner Warns About Fraudulent Business Opportunities
Fairfield County Man Sentenced to Prison
Firms Fined for Failing to Maintain Analyst Independence
Former Greenwich Stockbroker Jailed in Fraud Case

2002
Agencies Warn of Mail Scam
Civil Money Penalties to be Imposed on Bankers
Regulators Warn About "Prime Bank" Investment Scams
Settlement Announced with Mortgage Lender

2001
Commissioner Requests That Banks Close
Manchester Stockbroker Sentenced
Mary Ellen O'Neill Named Bank Examination Director
Private Pay Telephone Business Opportunity Investments Warning Issued
Regulators Warn About Investment Scams Following Terrorist Attacks
Stamford Credit Union Charter Ceremony
Stamford Man Cited for Affinity Fraud
State Files Suit Against Unlicensed Debt Adjusters
Willimantic Stockbroker Sentenced on Fraud Charges

2000
Bank Examination Official Named Manager of the Year
Cease and Desist Order Issued Against Corlogic Corporation and Company President
Manchester Stockbroker Charged with Securities Fraud
Officials Warn About Margin Loan Risks
Opinion Article on Financial Services Reform
Orders Issued Against Firms Selling Unregistered Commercial Paper
Securities Officials Act Against Promissory Note Fraud
Securities Officials Crack Down on Companies Selling Unregistered Promissory Notes
State-Federal Crackdown on Phony Business Opportunities

Archived Releases 1994-1999
Banking and Insurance Departments Issue Joint Warning
Banking Commissioner Warns Against Affinity Fraud
Banks to Re-Open
Burke Orders Banks to Halt Charging ATM Fee
Business Opportunities Warning Issued
Connecticut Acts Against Alleged Boiler Rooms Targeting Investors
Connecticut Bank of Commerce Closed, FDIC Named Receiver
Connecticut Banking Department Receives National Accreditation
Connecticut Banking Department Takes Action Against Hampton Capital
Connecticut Citizens Warned About Investment Adviser Fraud
Connecticut Credit Union Division Accredited by NASCUS
Connecticut Joins in Regional Review of SCOR Filings
Connecticut Senior Citizens Warned About Pitfalls in Investing
Consumers Cautioned about Credit Repair Scams
Department Suspends Broker-Dealer and Agent Registrations
Fairfield County Stockbroker Sentenced in Fraud Case
John P. Burke Takes Office As CSBS Chairman
Judge Issues Ruling on ATM Surcharges
Statement of Banking Commissioner on ATM Surcharge Case Ruling
Warning Issued About Investments In Pagers and 900 Numbers

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