Department of Financial Institutions

Making child care sustainable

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will test child care solutions

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

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

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 18 Bills

AG Kaul, DFI Partner with CFTC and 26 State Securities Regulators to Stop $68 Million Precious Metals Scheme that Targeted the Elderly

February 1, 2022

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

Edvest College Savings Plan Named a Best in Class 529 Plan by Morningstar

Plan maintains rating from one of America’s leading financial services firms

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

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

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

Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $10,000

Scholarship Program Supported by Financial Industry Promotes Financial Literacy

Take the Challenge: Build Your Financial Security

BBB Wisconsin and Wisconsin DFI Warn Businesses about Misleading Solicitations

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

Giving Tuesday Tips from DATCP and DFI

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

Wisconsin, FTC and Federal Law Enforcement Partners Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Phantom and Abusive Debt Collection

September 29, 2020

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

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

AG Kaul and DFI Secretary Blumenfeld Warn About, Encourage Reporting of Potential COVID-19 Charity Scams

DFI Issues Emergency Guidance on Character and Fitness Requirements for Payday and Licensed Lenders

AG Kaul Warns Wisconsin Residents of COVID-19 Scams and Price Gouging

DFI Reminds Investors to Beware of Con Artists Looking to Profit from Fear and Uncertainty Related to COVID-19

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

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #67 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Student Debt

Gov. Evers Delivers 2020 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery.

Representative Lisa Subeck & Senator Andre Jacqué Introduce Legislation to Help Individuals with Disabilities and their Families Save for the Future

Bill would open doors for participation by Wisconsin families in Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Accounts

Wisconsin’s State-Chartered Banks Post Strong Third Quarter Performance

Gov. Evers Signs Eleven More Bills

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.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

Governor Evers Honors 13 Recipients of 2018 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony

The recipients were selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy from the nominations submitted for consideration.

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team

"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."

Nominations Are Now Open for 2018 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award

Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2018.

Another Brad Schimel Blunder: Attorney General’s Pick to Run Office of School Safety Stands to Personally Profit From Fund She Oversees

‘Looks Like an All Around Sleazy Deal’

Governor Walker Announces $56,664 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

"These financial literacy grants will help thousands of students to broaden their personal financial knowledge..."

Boss Vos Paying Caucus Member Kerkman for Side Businesses the Last Five Years

Unpublicized Arrangement Raises Enormous Red Flags

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance

93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Ellen Nowak will begin her role as Department of Administration (DOA) secretary on Monday, March 5, 2018.

Governor Walker Honors 18 Recipients of 2017 Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony

"Financial literacy is an important skill for everyone to learn."

Team Screnock = Team Walker

Michael Screnock Worked to Defend Gov. Scott Walker’s Agenda in Court, Now Team Walker Campaigns for Screnock’s Supreme Court Race

Governor Walker Honors 18 with 2017 Financial Literacy Award

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony at the Capitol later this year.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

WWIG is also pleased to announce its new leadership for this year's Board of Directors.

Georgia Maxwell Elected Chair of the Labor and Industry Review Commission

Maxwell previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Workforce Development.

Governor Walker Unveils $11.1 Million in Small Business Financing

Which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide.

Legislators’ Choice: Common Sense Protections of Students or Gov. Walker’s Way

Walker Plan to Gut Student Protection From Predatory For Profit Colleges Up for Vote Before State Legislature’s Budget Committee

Sherman Park housing initiative receives final Council approval

News release from Aldermen Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey

Governor Walker Appoints Jay Risch to Serve as Department of Financial Institutions Secretary

Mr. Risch will begin his new duties at DFI on March 6, 2017.

Governor Walker Appoints Lon Roberts to the Public Service Commission

Mr. Roberts’ effective start date at the PSC will be March 6, 2017.

Sen. Taylor blasts MOU targeting Sherman Park funding

“It is fiscally irresponsible to squander state taxpayer dollars.”

Governor Walker Honors 15 with 2016 Financial Literacy Award

The recipients will be honored at a ceremony at the Capitol later this year.

Major $2 million neighborhood improvement grant will help Sherman Park

Joint statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016

Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit

Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development

Governor Walker Announces University of Wisconsin Credit Union Membership Changes, Launch of Higher Education Planning Website

Gov. Walker also announced the official launch of DFI’s “Look Forward to Your Future” website.

Senator Johnson’s Multi-Millionaire Madness Bracket Challenge

Senator Johnson has left behind a trail of suspect choices and shady deals.

Governor Walker Announced $152,000 in Financial Literacy Grants to Wisconsin Schools

DPI conducted the initial review of the 51 applicants from throughout the state, and the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy made the final recommendations.

Craig Wood Stove Freedom and Credit Union Modernization Bills Signed into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed into law two bills authored by Representative David Craig.

Wisconsin Women in Government Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Leadership Team

Wisconsin Women in Government was founded in 1987 to celebrate and support the talented women who choose a career in government service.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law

Acts 154 - 199.

Governor Scott Walker Announces 2015 Wisconsin Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Bills Would Encourage Predatory Lawsuits Against WI Consumers

Would Encourage Out-of-State Debt Buyers to Sue Consumers for Debt They May Not Owe

Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms

Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes

Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative staff changes today.

Governor Scott Walker Announces Administrative Appointments

Today, Governor Scott Walker announced the following administrative appointments:

Adams announces support for “Higher Education Lower Debt” bill

Dan Adams, a candidate for Wisconsin’s 19th Assembly District, stated his support for AB498.