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2009 News Releases
- (12/23/2009) DFI Issues Emergency Rule Protecting Consumers from 'Unconscionable Terms' Attached To Small Loans
- (11/18/2009) Wells Fargo Agrees To Buy Back Auction Rate Securities, Including Those Of More Than 400 Washington Investors
- (10/09/2009) DFI Issues Statement Of Charges Against Michael Mastro
- (10/05/2009) DFI Launches Statewide “Investor Education In Your Community” With Grant From Investor Protection Trust
- (10/02/2009) DFI 2008 Payday Lending Data Indicates A Decrease In The Number Of Companies - But An Increase In Use - Since 2007
- (09/11/2009) First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company Of Raleigh, NC Purchases Venture Bank After Closure By The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
- (09/10/2009) State Suspends Securities License Of Seattle Investment Loan Broker And Seeks Fine Of $100,000
- (09/01/2009) Consumers Should Make Sure They’re Working With A Licensed Payday Lender Before Signing Agreements
- (08/26/2009) Go “Back To School" With The Kids This Year And Learn How To Avoid Falling For This Year's Top 10 Investor Traps
- (08/07/2009) Bellevue Woman Sentenced As Part Of "Pump And Dump" Scheme, Bilking More Than 3,000 Investors Of $2.4 Million
- (08/06/2009) New DFI-Enforced Legislation Is Designed To Protect Consumers And Make Licensing More Streamlined
- (08/05/2009) DFI Applauds The FHA's Efforts To Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure In Obtaining Loan Modifications
- (05/08/2009) WA Department Of Financial Institutions Takes Possession Of Westsound Bank — Kitsap Bank Will Be New Owner
- (04/02/2009) Wachovia Agrees To Buy Back Auction Rate Securities and Pay Nearly $500,000 to Washington State in Penalties
- (03/31/2009) Financial Literacy Month: A Great Time For The Whole Family To Learn How To Take Control Of Your Financial Future
- (03/13/2009) Three Washington Students Ace National Fall 2008 Financial Literacy Challenge To Earn $1000 Scholarships
- (03/05/2009) Financial Education Outreach Continues To Be A Priority In Meeting The Needs Of Washington Residents In Crisis
- (02/20/2009) Build Wealth, Not Debt, During Washington Saves Week
- (02/12/2009) U.S. Attorney’s Office Closes Costco “Options Backdating” Investigation
- (02/05/2009) Seattle Man Arrested, Charged In $65 Million Ponzi Scheme
- (01/29/2009) DFI Supports NCUA Decision To Protect Corporate Credit Union System With $1 Billion Capital Note And Restructuring
- (01/16/2009) Department Of Financial Institutions Closes Bank Of Clark County In Vancouver, Wash. Umpqua Bank Will Be New Owner
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