Vermont Senate confirms Kai Sampson as Department of Financial Regulation commissioner, 27–0 The Senate confirmed Kai Sampson to lead the Department of Financial Regulation for a term running to Feb. 28, 2027, following a confirmation report that highlighted his state government and private-sector experience; the roll-call vote was 27–0.

In a historic unanimous vote, the Vermont Senate confirmed Kai Sampson as the new commissioner of the Department of Financial Regulation, highlighting his impressive blend of state and private sector experience.

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Committee signals support to draft bill allowing banks and credit unions to pause suspicious transactions Department of Financial Regulation recommended that banks and credit unions be given discretion to place temporary holds on suspicious transactions to investigate potential fraud. The committee agreed to draft committee bill language to consider liability protections, hold duration (15–30 days suggested), trusted‑contact use, and training requirements.

Vermont is on the brink of empowering banks and credit unions to pause suspicious transactions, potentially safeguarding millions from fraud!

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DFR presents H.648 housekeeping bill: lower securities de minimis, cyber-insurance, kiosk rules and licensing tweaks On Jan. 15, the Department of Financial Regulation presented H.648 to the Commerce & Economic Development committee, proposing numerous technical and substantive edits to securities, banking and insurance law including lowering a securities de minimis purchaser threshold, codifying penalty factors, requiring cyber-insurance for advisers, and defining virtual-currency kiosks.

Vermont's Department of Financial Regulation is shaking up the financial landscape with H.648, proposing major changes like lowering the securities de minimis threshold and requiring cyber-insurance for investment advisers.

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Vermont DFR seeks improved website for transparent financial regulation Vermont Department of Financial Regulation aims to enhance website usability for public access.

Vermont's Department of Financial Regulation is revamping its website to ensure easy access to vital information for consumers and businesses alike.

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