DFPI’s Commissioner Hewlett Unanimously Confirmed by California State Senate The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Commissioner Clothilde V. Hewlett appeared for her Senate Rules Committee confirmation hearing...

J. Elizabeth Smith Appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Communications Governor Newsom announced on July 27 the appointment of J. Elizabeth Smith as Deputy Commissioner of Communications for the DFPI. She will officially join the...

Student Loan Borrower Campaign Gains 2022-23 Budget Funding The California Legislature has approved $10 million in General Fund money for the DFPI to conduct a student loan borrower outreach campaign as part of the 2022-2023...

DFPI Seeks Public Comment on Oversight of Crypto Asset-Related Financial Products and Services Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-9-22 (Executive Order) on May 4, 2022, to foster responsible innovation, bolster...

Governor Newsom Signs Blockchain Executive Order Governor Gavin Newsom announced on May 4 an executive order to foster responsible innovation, bolster California’s innovation economy, and protect consumers. It aims to create a...