Opening Remarks By CSBS Board of Directors Chair Tony Salazar State Federal Supervisory Forum Arlington, Va. May 21, 2025 Introduction Thank you, Sebastien, for that introduction, and thank you, Commissioner Face, for hosting us here in Virginia. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome everyone to the State Federal Supervisory Forum and to give my first official remarks as the
Washington, D.C. – The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the election of Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation Tony Salazar as the new chair of the CSBS Board of Directors. CSBS elected new officers for 2025-26 during its annual meeting. Chair Salazar presented his annual committee chair appointments in the CSBS board meeting that immediately followed. Newly installed
Washington, D.C. – Fifteen teams have advanced in the first round of judging of the 2025 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition. The teams were chosen from a pool of 35 student teams that represent 27 colleges and universities across the nation. This is the eleventh year of the competition, which is open to undergraduate students nationwide in all fields
Mortgage companies in NMLS are linked to the mortgage loan originators (MLOs) they employ through a designation in the system referred to as a “relationship and/or sponsorship.” As part of upcoming changes to NMLS, it will become easier for mortgage companies to navigate the “relationship and/or sponsorship” section of the system. In preparation for upcoming NMLS changes for how company
Washington, D.C. - Statement from CSBS President and CEO Brandon Milhorn on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair for Supervision: “CSBS congratulates Governor Bowman on her confirmation as the Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision. She brings an invaluable perspective to the role, having previously served as a state bank supervisor and
The CSBS model state regulatory prudential standards for nonbank mortgage servicers establish common financial capacity, governance, and risk management requirements for nonbank mortgage servicers.
Washington, D.C. – Five student teams advanced to the finals this week in the 2025 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition, emerging from a second round of 15 teams. This is the eleventh year of the competition, which is open to undergraduate students nationwide in all fields of study as an opportunity to gain valuable first-hand knowledge of the banking
The Money Transmission Modernization Act is a single set of nationwide standards and requirements to modernize the supervision and regulation of money transmitters.
About the Examiner Certification Program (ECP) Eligibility Participation in the Examiner Certification Program (ECP) is open to all state agency regulators who meet the education and experience qualifications for a credential, and is strictly voluntary. Refer to the Participant Handbook below for details of all ECP processes, procedures, and governance. To Apply Applying for certification is a simple and secure
Digital Badge CSBS Instructor Digital Badge (CIDB) Objectives The CSBS Instructor Digital Badge recognizes state financial regulators who have demonstrated expertise and commitment by serving as instructors for CSBS training programs. These instructors play a critical role in strengthening the state financial regulatory system by sharing their knowledge and experience with fellow examiners. Earning this badge signifies: A dedication to