Quarterly MSB newsletter, Issue 3 (July-Sept. 2015)

Georgia Department of Banking & Finance ~ Non-Depository Financial Institutions Division
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Inside this Issue:
Georgia Renewal 2 Checklists
Streamlined 2 Renewals -- MSB
Licensees and Branches
Georgia Renewal 3 Fees
Upcoming Atlanta 4 Check Cashing Classes
Upcoming 2015 4 State Holidays Department Offices
Closed
APPENDIX: MSB Activity by Current License
Status

Quarterly Reporting for Seller of Payment Instruments and Money Transmitter Licensees
All Money Transmitter and Seller of Payment Instruments Licensees were emailed directly with instructions on how to complete the online form that is being used as part of the quarterly reporting requirements for the period ending September 30, 2015.
In addition to completing the webform, agent/office information must be uploaded via the Uniform Authorized Agent Report (UAAR) in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) to complete your quarterly reporting. If you have no agents or offices, you must still report through the NMLS. Questions regarding the UAAR should be directed to the NMLS Call Center at 1-855-NMLS-123 (1-855-665-7123).
Please complete and submit both reports by November 14, 2015. Any reports received after the deadline will be subject to a fine of $1,000.

2016 MSB Renewal and Reporting Timeline
All entities holding a Georgia license must submit a renewal request through NMLS starting November 1st if they wish to retain their license to conduct business in Georgia in 2016. Check Casher branches must also be renewed through NMLS. Department and NMLS communications will be sent to the email address of the company's primary contact as listed on the company's MU1 on NMLS.

Renewal Period Begins
MT & SPI Quarterly Report Deadline
Renewal Period Ends

November 1 November 14 December 1

NMLS opens renewal functionality
Money Transmitter & Seller of Payment Instruments Only (UAAR and Department webform). Late Fee $1,000

Late Renewal Begins

December 2 Late Renewal Application Fee--$300

Late Renewal Ends Expiration

December 31

NMLS closes renewal functionality. No renewal requests can be submitted after December 31.

January 1

Expired licensees must re-apply for licensure or registration to be reinstated.

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3rd Quarter 2015

Georgia Renewal Checklists

Georgia's license renewal checklist has been posted to the NMLS Resource Center. Please review the checklist for information on the requirements to renew your license. To avoid a late fee, please renew between November 1 and December 1, 2015.
Georgia Renewal Checklist Link

To complete a renewal request you must continue to meet all licensing requirements and must attest to that fact and submit a renewal request through NMLS.
Click the Annual Renewal link on the home page of the NMLS Resource Center to get started.
If you have any questions about renewing your Georgia license(s) through NMLS between November 1, 2015, and December 1, 2015, please email: msb@dbf.state.ga.us.

Streamlined Renewals -- MSB Licensees and Branches

All companies holding a Check Casher, Money Transmitter or Seller of Payment Instruments License in Georgia must submit a renewal request through NMLS between November 1 and December 1, 2015. The late renewal period is between December 2 and December 31, 2015; companies will be assessed a $300 late fee during this period. The NMLS Streamlined Renewal Process allows your company to conveniently manage the renewal of company and branches, through your organization's NMLS account.
Actions Required: Records must be up to date at the time of renewal. Amendments to license information CANNOT be made through the renewal feature. If you need to make changes to a company or branch record before you attest to its accuracy for renewal, this must be done prior to submitting a renewal request through the Filing tab. It is strongly recommended that you submit updates immediately to allow sufficient time for review. Additionally, you should review license statuses and confirm that there are no outstanding license items that need to be cleared.

NOTE: Waiting until November or December to submit amendments and/or clear outstanding license items will delay the approval of your renewal request.
Easy Steps for Renewal:
To complete a renewal request: Continue to meet all licensing requirements
If your company continues to meet these requirements:
Attest to that fact and submit a renewal request
through NMLS.
Pay the required statutory license renewal fees
and NMLS transaction fees (see fee information on Page 3).
The NMLS Resource Center has valuable tools to assist in the NMLS 2016 Streamlined Renewal Process, including a license renewal handbook/ navigation guide, training materials, links to states that are participating in the process, as well as the 2016 Renewal Checklists.

COMMONLY USED ACRONYMS

CC-- Check Casher License Department -- Ga. Department of Banking and Finance MSB -- Money Services Business MT--Money Transmitter License NMLS or NMLSR -- Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry

O.C.G.A. -- Official Code of Georgia Annotated SPI--Seller of Payment Instruments License UAAR -- Uniform Authorized Agent Report

3rd Quarter 2015

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Streamlined Renewals -- MSB Licensees and Branches (cont'd)

(Continued from page 2)
Click the Annual Renewal link on the home page of the NMLS Resource Center.

NMLS WILL NOT ACCEPT RENEWAL SUBMISSIONS AFTER December 31, 2015 (EASTERN TIME). Please note the time zone difference of your location.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Attestation
Companies may log onto the NMLS website and complete the attestation process and request renewal starting November 1st. Attestation is a company's legal certification that: (i) company and branch NMLS records are up to date, (ii) renewal requirements have been satisfied, and (iii) the company meets all license renewal eligibility requirements.

Fees
In addition to Georgia annual renewal fees, NMLS charges processing fees of $100 per company license and $20 per branch license,. These fees must be paid electronically through NMLS upon submission of the license renewal request. Processing fees cover NMLS' operations, including system access, financial statement functionality, access to reports, the ability to maintain and renew licenses, and call center support.
Training

Companies are required to complete an attestation pertaining to company and branch renewal requests selected for submission each time the Company Renewals Cart is submitted.
Control Persons (Form MU2) do not need to attest to their record as part of a company's renewal submission.
Renewal Submissions Deadlines
Renewal requests may be submitted starting November 1st and should be submitted no later than December 1. If you have licenses you do not intend to renew, you must notify the Department by selecting the "Do Not Renew" option.

Renewal workshops will be conducted by the State Regulatory Registry, LLC to review the NMLS 2016 Streamlined Renewal Process. The optional workshops will provide licensees and applicants with tips on how to use the NMLS during the 2016 Streamlined Renewal period. The fee for these workshops is $75. To register for one of the workshops, visit the State-Licensed Training Workshops page on the NMLS Resource Center.

Check Casher License Check Casher Branch Notification Money Transmitter License Seller of Payment Instrument License

Georgia Renewal Fees
$300 annual license fee $30 annual fee $900 annual license fee $1,900 annual license fee

These fees must be paid electronically through NMLS upon submission of the license renewal request. Requests
must be submitted by December 1, 2015 for a timely renewal. Renewal requests submitted on or after December 2nd will be considered late and will be subject to an additional $300 late renewal application fee that will be invoiced
through NMLS. The above fees do not reflect NMLS processing fees.

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3rd Quarter 2015

Upcoming Atlanta Check Cashing Classes
The Department offers a check cashing class that benefits first-time and experienced check cashers. Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and generally last about an hour and a half.
Upcoming Atlanta Check Casher Class
November 17, 2015, 10:00 AM January 19, 2016, 10:00 AM
There is no cost for the class and it is a great way to learn about Georgia law, Department regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. During examinations, those who have attended the class have stated that the knowledge and information they gained helped prevent violations and avoid the imposition of fines. As a further benefit, the Department provides a certificate of attendance that licensees may use as evidence of training received on BSA and Anti-Money Laundering.
The classes are limited to a maximum of seven attendees, so you must make an advance reservation by calling 770-986-1639 or emailing tkoeppel@dbf.state.ga.us. Reserve your seat NOW! We look forward to seeing you.
* Please note that the class schedule is subject to change

Upcoming 2015 State Holidays - Department Offices Closed

Holiday Name Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

Date Observed Monday, October 12th
Wednesday, November 11th
Thursday, November 26th Lee's Birthday will be observed on Friday, November 27th
Friday, December 25th Washington's Birthday will be observed on Thursday, December 24th

3rd Quarter 2015
Department Contact Information
NAME Teresa Koeppel, Financial Examiner Ana Contreras, Assistant Financial Examiner Joel Byers, Senior Financial Examiner

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E-MAIL ADDRESS tkoeppel@dbf.state.ga.us acontreras@dbf.state.ga.us byers@dbf.state.ga.us

PHONE# (770) 986-1639 (770) 986-1652 (770) 986-1656

Corresponding with the Department
When corresponding with the Department, e-mail communication is preferred. Providing written details in the email regarding any questions or concerns you may have allows the Department to forward the request to the appropriate person who handles that area, and if sufficient details are included in the request, that person can then more efficiently provide you with an answer. Please include your NMLS or License number on all communications. The main Division e-mail address is msb@dbf.state.ga.us.
Since the Department's main method of communicating with licensees is via e-mail, it is very important that you supply the Department with a valid e-mail address for your primary contact and that you keep us informed if your e-mail address changes by updating your company's MU2 on NMLS. Please also be sure that your email account does not divert Department e-mail to your spam or junk folder.

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Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
2990 Brandywine Road Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30341-5565 Phone: (770) 986-1633
Fax: (770) 986-1655 or 1029 Email: msb@dbf.state.ga.us
We're on the Web! dbf.georgia.gov

3rd Quarter 2015
The Department is the state agency that regulates and examines Georgia statechartered banks, state-chartered credit unions, and state-chartered trust companies. The Department also has responsibility for the supervision, regulation, and examination of Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks (MALPBs) chartered in Georgia.
In addition, the Department has regulatory and/or licensing authority over mortgage brokers, lenders and processors, mortgage loan originators, check cashers, sellersissuers of payment instruments, money transmitters, international banking organizations, and bank holding companies conducting business in Georgia.
Our Mission is to promote safe, sound, competitive financial services in Georgia through innovative, responsive regulation and supervision.
Our Vision is to be a willing and able partner with our regulated entities in order to support vibrant and economic growth and prosperity in Georgia.

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License Status Approved Denied Revoked
Terminated Expired

APPENDIX
Definition The entity has an Approved licens e. The entity applied for a licens e and the reques t was Denied. The entity's licens e was Revoked and the entity is no longer authorized to conduct business.
The entity failed to renew or its renewal request was not approved.

Terminated Ordered to Surrender Terminated Surrendered/Cancelled

An entity has been ordered to s urrender their approved licens e. The entity is not authorized to conduct business. The entity has reques ted a s urrender/cancelation of their licens e and the regulator has granted this surrender/ cancelation request.

MSB ACTIVITY BY CURRENT LICENSE STATUS

GA Check Casher License

Approved

NMLS License No.

Company Name

1377036

46691

SUNRISE 3015 INC.

1375926

46697

sara investments llc

1380722

46800

SONIA BEVERAGE HOLDINGS INC

1382815

38297

PAYAL D PATEL LLC

1374222

46511

RV FOOD INC.

1380280

46717

Shrinathji Trading INC

1375382

34760

7-11-9 gas and food mart inc

1381261

46801

AMAYAH INVESTMENTS INC

1381265

46692

Armaan & Areebah, Inc

1381507

46715

MITCHELLS INVESTMENTS INC

1254344

44532

AASA FOOD MART INC

1336195

46592

Dalomais Incorporation dba. Sabor Latino Abarrotes

1324416

46895

MDNPK LLC

1390326

47003

SHANAYA SHALLOWFORD INC

1377037

46892

SEAN MARKETING INVESTMENT, LLC

1390320

46947

shanaya conyers inc

1333820

46409

Dyana's Gifts & Decorations

1388974

47005

Tanvi & Ayush Inc

1387910

47074

KAS INC

1381229

46693

elma investments llc

Date 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/06/2015 07/06/2015 07/06/2015 07/09/2015 07/13/2015 07/13/2015 07/13/2015 07/13/2015 07/15/2015 07/20/2015 07/23/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 07/29/2015 08/05/2015 08/05/2015

City CAMILLA gainesville MARIETTA ALMA PERRY Savannah warner robins DORAVILLE Atlanta NORCROSS BUFORD sugar hill Mcdonough chamblee Woodstock conyers athens Valdosta VALDOSTA tucker

State GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA

Appendix 1 of 3

1377842 1398457 1383830 1381231 1381238 1381242 1381235 1393210 1396676 1275480 1394527 1405929 1401394 1403088 1410220 1411049 1309077 1349202

23938 23631 47181 46716 46696 46695 46694 47233 47156 35964 47136 47482 36613 47331 47614 23105 42349 22824

Jubilee Business Ventures of Georgia, LLC Kiran inc, d/b/a Mini mart Serena Hwy 81 LLC Ali Group Inc rose services inc hamza properties llc fatima business inc BIP BRUNSWICK INC ROYAL GAS & FOOD INC shivani trading inc Param Vir LLC SK STAR, LLC EXIT 18 LIQUORS LLC FJ BUSINESS LLC INSHA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC Super Mercado Carrillo El Guero #1 GOD'S BLESSINGS, INC. SHRI BALAJI INC

38

Expired

NMLS License No.

Company Name

1274299

23727

Catalina Supermarket Inc

1
Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled

NMLS License No.

Company Name

1232447

24063

LIBERTY PACKAGE FOREST PARK LLC

1237392

21532

ZAMAN ENTERPRISE

1271638

43406

CREEKSIDE GROCERY INC

1253342

33855

DALOMAIS INC dba Sabor Latino Abarrotes

1234173

35162

dharam group llc

5

08/06/2015 Clermont

GA

08/06/2015 Swainsboro

GA

08/06/2015 Monroe

GA

08/07/2015 Atlanta

GA

08/07/2015 conyers

GA

08/07/2015 college park

GA

08/10/2015 clarkston

GA

08/14/2015 BRUNSWICK

GA

08/14/2015 ELLENWOOD

GA

08/19/2015 Savannah

GA

08/20/2015 Rincon

GA

09/11/2015 CONYERS

GA

09/11/2015 VALDOSTA

GA

09/25/2015 Winder

GA

09/25/2015 ATLANTA

GA

09/25/2015 Gainesville

GA

09/25/2015 Fayetteville

GA

09/28/2015 DALTON

GA

Date 07/21/2015

City Hapeville

State GA

Date 07/10/2015 07/14/2015 07/14/2015 07/20/2015 07/29/2015

City Forest Park Norcorss CALHOUN Sugar Hill Buford

State GA GA GA GA GA

Appendix 2 of 3

GA Money Transmitter License

Approved

NMLS License No.

Company Name

1309501

47004

Alliance Financial Services LLC

1068708

47057

Metavante Payment Services, LLC

1179663

44350

WorldRemit Corp.

3

Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled

NMLS License No.

Company Name

1240686

24047

Global Transaction Services

1

GA Seller of Payment Instruments License

Terminated - Surrendered/Cancelled

NMLS License No.

Company Name

897897

23047

nFinanSe Payments Inc.

1

Date 07/29/2015 08/31/2015 09/17/2015

City Dallas Milwaukee Denver

State GA WI CO

Date 09/08/2015

City Marietta

State GA

Date 07/06/2015

City Tampa

State FL

Appendix 3 of 3