Conference of State Bank Supervisors Inc.

CSBS'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT A NETWORK OF FINANCIAL REGULATORS IN ALL 50 U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES, PROVIDING MEMBER AGENCIES WITH:- A FORUM FOR COLLABORATING AND DEVELOPING POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL REGULATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES- A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS- SUPPORT AS THEY PROMOTE SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH AND FOSTER INNOVATIVE, RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION.THE STATE BANKING DEPARTMENTS REGULATE VARIOUS TYPES OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS, INCLUDING INSURED DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS AND THRIFTS, AND NONBANK FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS, SUCH AS MORTGAGE LENDERS AND MORTGAGE BROKERS, CONSUMER FINANCE LENDERS, PAYDAY LENDERS, CHECK CASHERS AND MONEY SERVICES BUSINESSES (MSB).