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DFPI Accepting Applications for Second Round of CalMoneySmart Grants
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is now accepting applications for its CalMoneySmart Grant Program. Read more …
DFPI Sanctions Former PACE Solicitor Under California’s New Consumer Financial Protection Law
The DFPI today permanently barred James Jacob Berry and any company he owns or controls from seeking future enrollment as a PACE solicitor’s agent or PACE solicitor. Read more…
California DFPI Continues to Expand Consumer Protection Efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation continues to expand efforts to protect consumers from financial impacts of the lethal virus.
California Applauds Appointment of U.S. Education Secretary Cardona and Joins States in Asking for Better Student Loan Protections
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation joins financial regulators across the country to congratulate newly-confirmed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and invited him to partner with states in protecting student loan borrowers.
DFPI Launches Investigation Into Student-Loan Debt-Relief Companies and Takes Action Against Optima Advocates
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) today launched an investigation into whether student-loan debt-relief companies operating in California are engaging in illegal conduct. Read more…
The DFPI Signs MOUs Believed to be Among the Nation’s First with Earned Wage Access Companies
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has signed memorandums of understanding with five earned wage access companies. Read more…
Under Expanded Consumer Protection Authority, the DFPI Launches Investigation into Multiple Debt Collectors
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation today announced an investigation into multiple debt collectors. Read more…
California Consumer Financial Protection Law in Effect, DFPI Better Prepared to Protect Consumers and Foster Financial Innovation
January 4, 2021, With the California Consumer Financial Protection Law in effect, the DFPI will exercise expanded powers to better protect consumers. Read more…
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