Recently, the insurance ratings agency, Demotech, Inc. (Demotech), which provides financial stability ratings of Florida property and casualty insurers, indicated that it may downgrade ratings for up to 17 Florida insurance carriers. [Read more…] about Industry Advisory: In Anticipation of Demotech’s Potential Insurer Downgrades
Florida Office of Financial Regulation
Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Owayne Anthony Bradbery was sentenced to five years in state prison to be followed by ten years of probation for his role in stock and real estate investment scams. [Read more…] about Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams
Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, offered the following statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida House Bill 273 – Money Services Businesses. [Read more…] about Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation
Miami Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Investment Scam
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Marko Dejanovic was arrested for his role in an alleged fraudulent investment scheme. [Read more…] about Miami Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Investment Scam
Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees with an expiration year of 2022, to complete the renewal process before May 2, 2022, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Sammie Sue Doss was arrested for her role in an alleged fraudulent advance fee for loan scheme. [Read more…] about Hendry County Loan Broker Arrested for Role in Alleged Fraudulent Advance Fee for Loan Scheme
OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Floridians to be aware of investment scams and top investor threats when making an investment decision. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
OFR Celebrates America Saves Week
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrated America Saves Week by highlighting financial wellness resources to help Floridians secure their financial future. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates America Saves Week
Legislation Filed to Stimulate the Creation of a Capital Market Ecosystem in Florida
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that legislation to stimulate the creation of Florida’s capital market ecosystem has been filed by Representative Joe Harding. [Read more…] about Legislation Filed to Stimulate the Creation of a Capital Market Ecosystem in Florida
Fort Myers Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Obed Guzman was arrested for his role in an alleged mortgage fraud scheme. [Read more…] about Fort Myers Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme