NASHVILLE – As part of its ongoing effort to raise investor awareness, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division has issued an investor advisory alert regarding Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a relatively new blockchain-based set of financial services gaining popularity and acceptance. The advisory explains what DeFi is, the technology behind it, how DeFi lending works, as well as potential risks for investors and how consumers can avoid becoming a scam victim.
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Wednesday, March 02, 2022 | 10:03am
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 09:27am
NASHVILLE —The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “Principles of Personal Financial Literacy” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page, on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Friday, February 18, 2022 | 01:15pm
NASHVILLE — The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is proud to announce its work as a presenting sponsor of America Saves Week (February 21-25, 2022), an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on their finances by highlighting several key areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, retirement, and reducing debt.
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Thursday, February 03, 2022 | 08:30am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made historic proposals in his 2022-23 budget that will further improve Tennessee’s standing as a national leader for law enforcement, firefighter training, and consumer protection.
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Wednesday, February 02, 2022 | 11:13am
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) are participating in a consolidated enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that resulted in solicitations exceeding $68 million from at least 450 investors nationwide.
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Monday, January 24, 2022 | 01:44pm
NASHVILLE —The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “Financial Resolutions: Sowing the Seeds for a Bountiful Retirement” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page, on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Monday, December 13, 2021 | 09:29am
NASHVILLE —The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “The End-of-Year Financial Checklist” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Friday, November 12, 2021 | 08:39am
NASHVILLE – Fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues, according to a study conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The ACFE’s 2020 Report to the Nations analyzed 2,690 occupational fraud cases that caused a total loss of more than $7.1 billion.
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Friday, October 15, 2021 | 08:18am
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the “Financial Fraud: Disguises to Watch Out For” virtual event that will livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Thursday, September 30, 2021 | 02:30pm
NASHVILLE – In a combined effort to provide additional protection for investors, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) have announced a new campaign urging investors to provide their financial firms with a trusted contact. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (SEC OIEA) is also collaborating on this initiative.
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Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 01:20pm
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the “How to Make Your Earnings Work for You - Through Retirement” virtual event that will livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Friday, August 20, 2021 | 08:33am
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the “Investing: A Beginner’s Guide for Getting Started” virtual event that will livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
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Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 08:37am
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Securities Division is joining the FBI Criminal Investigative Division and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy to warn investors about the rise of scammers and con artists making false claims about being registered investment brokers.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | 01:23pm
NASHVILLE – A new school year is traditionally a hectic time for educators, parents and students. To assist consumers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing education tips from our divisions to remind Tennesseans to stay focused on their home’s fire safety, insurance coverage and financial planning all year long.
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Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 08:28am
NASHVILLE — As financial scammers and digital con artists become increasingly savvy, it’s never been more important that hard-working investors learn the red flags of a trap that could cause financial ruin.