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The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) oversees the secure operation of approximately 700 state-licensed financial institutions, including about 200 state banks and 200 state credit unions (see DFI Financial Institutions Overview).
DFI is responsible for administering state laws regulating: banks, credit unions, industrial banks, trust companies, offices of foreign banks, issuers of travelers checks and payment instruments (money orders), money transmitters and premium finance companies. The Department also administers the Local Agency Security program, which ensures that public deposits in California financial institutions that exceed the federal deposit insurance limit are secured by pledged assets.
The Department reports to Dale E. Bonner, Secretary of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
HOT TOPICS
- DFI Consumer Outreach Events - Find events including foreclosure prevention workshops.
- FDIC Announces Web Site to Assist Bank Depositors Determine Insurance Standing - "Is My Account Fully Insured?"
- Governor Schwarzenegger Launches "Bank on California" to Help Californians Open Bank Accounts
- Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Additional $7.8 Million Federal Grant to Help California Homeowners
- An Important Message from the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy - Tips to Managing Your Money in Challenging Times (Adobe PDF)
- ABC's of Credit Card Finance - 2008 Fall Semester High school seniors heading to college have valuable financial lessons to learn before they go -- DFI and the Center for Student Credit Card Education (CSCCE) want to make sure they're prepared.
- Elder Financial Protection Network"Call to Action" Conference - Save the Date: March 26, 2009, San Francisco
- U.S. Department of the Treasury's Go Direct campaign The U.S. Treasury invites you to take part in a free informational webinar specifically for financial institutions to learn abot Direct Express® Debit MasterCard.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Fall 2008 – Special Edition: Your New, Higher FDIC Insurance Coverage - How You Can Be Fully Protected
- FDIC Money Smart News - Fall 2008 - FDIC Report Highlights Suggestions for Expanding Mortgage Loans to Low- and Moderate-Income Households; FDIC Insurance Coverage Increased: An Update and Resources for Financial Educators; How to "Get a Good Night's Sleep" with FDIC Insurance: Answers to Common Questions and more...
- Partnership for Progress - Federal Reserve System program created to preserve and promote minority-owned institutions and enhance their ability to thrive in an increasingly competitive banking environment.
- State Foreclosure Prevention Working Group Reports (2008)