Department of Financial Institutions

• Haraf Leaving Post as California DFI Commissioner

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  March 12, 2012

  Gov. Jerry Brown expected to soon name a successor.

• Illinois CUs Rejoice Again: $1.25 Million Fee Payback

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  December 21, 2011

  For the second year in a row, Illinois credit unions will enjoy a holiday boost to their bottom line.

• Bank Transfer Day: Washington State Regulator Sees No Net Worth Problem

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  November 2, 2011

  Linda Jekel, credit union regulator for the state of Washington, said she does not foresee any supervisory issues arising from Bank Transfer Day.

• CLF Can Help CUs Build Capital

  September 22, 2010

  As one of many credit unions struggling to grow with the ball and chain of limited capital shackled to our ankles, seeing the debate over alternative capital for credit unions is an exercise

• Mortgage Translation Required in California

  July 14, 2010

  Credit unions operating in California must provide written mortgage loan translations in five languages, according to a release from the state's Department of Financial Institutions.

• Kentucky CU Readies Blocked FOM Bid After High Court Ruling

  By Jim Rubenstein  |  May 26, 2010

  After being in a court-ordered field of membership limbo lasting six years, one Louisville, Ky. CU said it stands ready now to finally sign up new members and expand services in one of its suburban branches.