Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

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Wisconsin Collection Agency, Currency Exchange, Insurance Premium Finance Company, & Loan Company Licenses Transitioning to Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry in 2025
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Credit Unions Report Sound Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Report Sound Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Kristie Pulvermacher Appointed DFI Division of Corporate and Consumer Services Administrator
Gov. Evers Proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day
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Gov. Evers Proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day

 

Gov. Evers Proclaims Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin
2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Nominations Open Today
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2024 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Nominations Open Today

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Excellence in Increasing Financial Literacy, Capability, and Inclusion Among Wisconsin Residents

Wisconsin DFI Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day
Wisconsin DFI Launches Investment Scam Tracker to Help the Public Spot Financial Investment Scams
Gov. Evers Proclaims Money Smart Wisconsin Week
Join DFI, DATCP, and Savi for a Student Loan Repayment Webinar on April 9
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Join DFI, DATCP, and Savi for a Student Loan Repayment Webinar on April 9

Learn How to Avoid Scams, Use Free Repayment Tools, and Save Money

Wisconsin DFI Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities
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Wisconsin DFI Orders Sigue Corp. to Cease Money Transmission Activities

Sigue Corp. Failed to Satisfy Outstanding Money Transmission Liabilities, Violating State Law

Giving Tuesday: DATCP and DFI Promote Charity Fraud Awareness
Wisconsin Joins U.S. and Canadian Securities Regulators in Issuing an Order Against GSPartners in Alleged Global Fraud Scheme
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Wisconsin Joins U.S. and Canadian Securities Regulators in Issuing an Order Against GSPartners in Alleged Global Fraud Scheme

Wisconsin’s Action Alleges Fraud Tied to Sales of Investments Through a Metaverse and Metacertificates

America Saves Presents DFI with 2023 Savings Champion Award
Gov. Evers Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day
Investor Alert: Beware of Precious Metals Schemes Designed to Drain Retirement Savings
Gov. Evers Proclaims Money Smart Wisconsin Week
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Launches New Website
Kim Swissdorf Appointed DFI Division of Banking Administrator
Craig Heilman Appointed DFI Division of Corporate and Consumer Services Administrator
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Joins $22.5 Million Multistate Securities Settlement Against Crypto Platform Nexo Capital
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Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Joins $22.5 Million Multistate Securities Settlement Against Crypto Platform Nexo Capital

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced it has entered into a consent order with Nexo Inc. and Nexo Capital Inc.

Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Report Sound Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Credit Unions Report Sound Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Cautions Investors Regarding FTX Bankruptcy Filings and Allegations of Hacks and Scams
Five States File Enforcement Actions to Stop Russian Scammers Perpetrating Metaverse Investment Fraud
Michelle Knuese Appointed DFI Division of Corporate and Consumer Services Administrator
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Credit Unions Report Solid Year-End 2021 Financial Performance
Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients
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Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Elevating the Financial Literacy, Capability, and Financial Inclusion of Wisconsin’s Residents

Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Joins with 31 Other State Securities Regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Settle with Digital Asset Lending Platform BlockFi for $100 Million for Sales of Unregistered Securities
DFI Secretary-designee Olson-Collins Announces Patti Epstein Appointed DFI Deputy Secretary
DATCP and DFI Host Student Loan Debt Relief Workshop:  How to Avoid Scams, Use Free Repayment Tools and Save Money
Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Report Solid Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin’s Banks Report Strong Mid-Year Financial Performance
Wisconsin DFI Cautions Investors About Crypto Interest-Bearing Accounts
Wisconsin DFI Sheds Light on Fund Expense Ratios
Gov. Evers Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day
Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Report Strong First Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin DFI Issues Social Media and Online Trading Investing Advisory
Wisconsin DFI’s Kim Santos Honored with Top NASCUS Award
Wisconsin DFI Issues ESG Investing Advisory
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Wisconsin DFI Issues ESG Investing Advisory

 

Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $10,000
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Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $10,000

Scholarship Program Supported by Financial Industry Promotes Financial Literacy

Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial Security
Wisconsin’s Banks Report Strong Year-End 2020 Financial Performance
Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Report Solid Year-End 2020 Financial Performance
John Grande Named DFI Division of Banking Administrator
DFI Investigation Leads to Investment Fraud Convictions in Brown County
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Report Stable Third-Quarter Financial Performance
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Finalizes Investigation of Mr. Cooper’s Misconduct and Operational Weaknesses
Wisconsin’s Credit Unions Report Solid Third-Quarter Financial Performance
October is National Financial Planning Month: A Perfect Time to Consider Student Loan Borrowing & Repayment Options
Wisconsin DFI, DOJ Join Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Charge Precious Metals Dealers in $185 Million Scheme Targeting Elderly Investors, $2.7 Million from Wisconsinites
Southwest Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $5,000
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Southwest Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $5,000

Scholarship Program Promotes Financial Literacy, Supported by Financial Industry

DFI Joins Task Force Cracking Down on COVID-19 Investment Scams
Governor Evers, Insurance Commissioner Order Insurers to Assist Restaurants Offering Delivery During COVID-19
DFI Issues Emergency Guidance on Character and Fitness Requirements for Payday and Licensed Lenders
DFI Reminds Investors to Beware of Con Artists Looking to Profit from Fear and Uncertainty Related to COVID-19
DOR calls on taxpayers to help fight identity theft
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DOR calls on taxpayers to help fight identity theft

Department efforts saved over $55 million last tax season

Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Report Strong Fiscal Performance at Year-End 2019
Wisconsinites Encouraged to Build Personal Savings During America Saves Week
Gov. Evers Honors 14 Recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony
Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Post Strong Third Quarter Performance
Increased Lending at Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Reflects a Healthy Economy
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Increased Lending at Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Reflects a Healthy Economy

The increase in lending was the most significant factor in the strong growth in net income.