OFR News

10/15/2024

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, collectively the agencies, recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Milton on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The agencies encourage institutions operating in the affected areas to meet the financial services needs of their communities.

10/06/2024

Today, the Office of Financial Regulation issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Storm Milton.

10/04/2024

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) offered resources to Floridians who may need help finding information about their financial services provider(s), including state-chartered banks or credit unions, mortgage servicers, and other financial businesses and professionals.

09/24/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

08/07/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued an amended proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Hurricane Debby.

08/03/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued an amended proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Depression Four.

08/02/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Invest 97L.

06/13/2024

Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget by Governor Ron DeSantis, the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) highlights the resources that ensure Florida continues to be a leader in financial modernization and an attractive state for the financial services industry to do business. “Thank you, Governor DeSantis, for your efforts to keep Florida as a top destination for financial services businesses seeking opportunities to develop and...

06/12/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Invest 90L - South Florida Flash Flooding

05/24/2024

June 11, 2024 Financial Services Commission Meeting - Public Meeting of the Governor and Cabinet Meeting Materials.

05/13/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued an amended proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding the May North Florida Tornadoes.

05/10/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding the May North Florida Tornadoes.

01/09/2024

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued a proclamation to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding the January winter storm.

12/12/2023

December 19, 2023 Financial Services Commission Meeting - Public Meeting of the Governor and Cabinet.

11/27/2023

Tallahassee, Fla. - The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that an immediate final order was issued to Gold Standard Bank (GSB) LTD, d/b/a GS Partners, and other members of GSB Group, requiring them to cease and desist from alleged unregistered and fraudulent securities and banking services in the state of Florida. This action is the result of a working group of securities regulators from the United States and Canada, who entered emergency enforcement orders to protect the public from...

11/17/2023

Tallahassee, Fla. - The license renewal process is open for those licensed with the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) under Chapters 494, 517, 559, Florida Statutes, and a portion of those licensed under Chapter 560, Florida Statutes. The OFR reminds businesses and individuals to complete the renewal process to maintain their active license status. Businesses and individuals holding the below license types should renew through the Central Registration Depository (CRD) or Investment Adviser Registration...

09/05/2023

The agency is holding a public rule workshop on September 26, 2023, regarding the proposed rulemaking related to certain securities rules.

08/29/2023

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued amended proclamations to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Hurricane Idalia.

08/28/2023

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued amended proclamations to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Storm Idalia.

08/28/2023

The Office of Financial Regulation today issued proclamations to Florida state-chartered financial institutions and securities professionals regarding Tropical Storm Idalia.