Bulletin 3253 - June 26, 2026

State of Connecticut
Department of Banking

The Department of Banking News Bulletin

Bulletin # 3253 - Week Ending June 26, 2026

This Bulletin constitutes the only official notification you will receive from this office concerning any of the following applications. Any observations you may have are solicited. Any comments should be directed to Jorge L. Perez, Banking Commissioner. Written comments will be considered only if they are received within ten business days from the date of this bulletin.

BANK ACTIVITY

Branch Activity

On June 26, 2026, the Commissioner approved an application for Newtown Savings Bank , a Connecticut-chartered bank, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 36a-145(c)(1) to establish a new limited branch at 55 East Main Street Suite 2000, Bridgeport, CT 06608. The anticipated opening date is second quarter 2026.

On June 23, 2026, an application was filed by
Numisma Bank
, a Connecticut-chartered innovation bank, to establish a representative office in the United Arab Emirates pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes section 36a-145(j). Questions or comments regarding the application can be sent to the Financial Institutions Division at 860-240-8114.

CREDIT UNION ACTIVITY

Norwalk Hospital Credit Union, Inc.

On June 23, 2026, the Banking Commissioner issued a Consent Order against Norwalk Hospital Credit Union, Inc ., Norwalk, Connecticut. Based on an examination of the credit union by the Financial Institutions Division, deficiencies were identified, and a Consent Order was issued pursuant to Section 36a-59 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

CONSUMER CREDIT ACTIVITY

968 W VETERANS REALTY LLC
On June 22, 2026, the Commissioner entered into a Consent Order (“Consent Order”) with 968 W VETERANS REALTY LLC (NMLS # 2787360), (“Veterans Realty”), St. Petersburg, Florida. The Consent Order was based on an investigation by the Consumer Credit Division which stemmed from Veterans Realty’s application for commercial financing provider registration. As result of such investigation, the Commissioner alleged that between October 1, 2024, and April 10, 2026, Veterans Realty may have entered into 36 commercial financing agreements without the required registration, in violation of Section 36a-870 of the Connecticut General Statutes, in effect at such time. As part of the Consent Order, Veterans Realty paid $10,000 as a civil penalty and $2,000 as back registration fees. Dated: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Jorge L. Perez
Banking Commissioner