Safeguarding the financial health of Idahoans through the appropriate oversight of diverse financial institutions, the education and protection of consumers, and by fostering sensible innovation in the financial services market.
The Financial Institutions Bureau regulates, supervises and examines state-chartered commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions, bank holding companies, trust companies and business and industrial development corporations.
The Consumer Finance Bureau licenses and supervises financial service providers pursuant to the Idaho Residential Mortgage Practices Act, the Idaho Collection Agency Act, and the Idaho Credit Code.
The Securities Bureau administers and enforces several consumer and business protection statutes.
Where individuals or entities violate these statutes, appropriate remedies are sought using statutory and administrative enforcement authority. The Bureau also provides assistance in criminal prosecutions when necessary.
Approximately 250 local, national, and international attendees participated in the 2nd Annual Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) Financial Innovation Lab (FIL) Cybercrime and Digital Innovation Conference to hear from prestigious speakers including former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Idaho Governor Brad Little, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher, and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is excited to announce its continued support and participation in the 2025 Our Financial Conference in Moscow, Idaho. The free conference, hosted by the University of Idaho Extension, will feature financial professionals from across the state sharing their respective knowledge and expertise on financial topics tailored to the northern Idaho community.
The Idaho Department of Finance, in partnership with the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition (IFLC), IDeal - Idaho's College Savings Program, and the sponsorship of J & M Sanitation, is excited to announce that the 15th annual Piggy Bank Beauty Contest is open for submissions.
The Idaho Department of Finance and 47 state financial regulatory agencies have taken coordinated action against Block, Inc., for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system from illicit use.
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is eager to announce its support of the Savvy Women and Money Conference on Monday, February 10th, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Boise Centre.