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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Freedom: Declare The Life You Want” virtual event that will livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce the “Harness Your Inner Hummingbird: Building Your Retirement Nest Egg” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.
NASHVILLE – Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is warning seniors and their families to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation by guardians.