Division of Financial Institutions

The Department’s Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) oversees the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, industrial banks, savings associations, trust companies, foreign banking organizations, business and industrial development corporations, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. The Division also administers the Local Agency Security Program.

Financial Institutions Licensees

• Banks
• Business and Industrial Development Corporations (BIDCO)
• Credit Unions
• Foreign (Other Nation) Banks
• Foreign (Other State) Banks
• Industrial Banks
• Local Agency Security Program
• Money Transmitters
• Premium Finance Companies
• Public Banks
• Trust Companies and Departments

Laws and Resources

• California Financial Code
• DFI Regulations
• Assessment Calculation
• Legal Precedents