California Department of Finance Protection and Innovation

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Organization Description

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. The Department regulates a variety of financial services, products and professionals. The Department oversees the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety of financial businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, deferred deposit (commonly known as payday loans) and certain fiduciaries and lenders. The Department regulates the offer and sale of securities, franchises and off-exchange commodities. For the complete list, see the Department’s Licensees page.

Health & Safety
Address 
2101 Arena Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95843
United States
General Phone 
(916) 576-4977
Website:
https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Academic Internships
Organization type 
Administrative Entity (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Companies/Institutions, Consumers
Focus Area(s)
Consumer or Corporate Services