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• Kentucky Mortgage Regulator Achieves Accreditation
  Friday, February 26, 2010
  The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading mortgage regulators, as Gov. Steve Beshear accepted DFI’s certificate of mortgage accreditation. Kentucky DFI is the third state mortgage regulator to achieve national accreditation by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR).
• Governor Proclaims Kentucky Saves Week
  Monday, February 22, 2010
  This week marks an opportunity for everyone in Kentucky to consider ways to save money and reduce debt. Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed Feb. 21-28, 2010 as Kentucky Saves Week.
• Online Tool Provides Information on Mortgage Lenders
  Tuesday, January 26, 2010
  Kentucky consumers considering a mortgage now have a new online resource to make sure their lender is licensed. The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the launch of “NMLS Consumer Access.”
• In 2010, Take Control of Your Money
  Tuesday, December 29, 2009
  The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) encourages consumers to create or revise a budget, control the use of debt and save for the future, starting in 2010.
• State Banking, Lending, Securities Regulator Supports Financial Literacy
  Tuesday, December 22, 2009
  The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is once again serving in a lead role in promoting financial literacy for Kentuckians of all ages. Kelly May, DFI public information officer, was elected to a second term as president of the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy®.
• Oil and Gas Schemers Indicted for Defrauding Investors Out of Millions
  Monday, December 07, 2009
  A Lexington attorney, his wife and two others were indicted today for using an alleged oil and gas scheme to defraud investors out of $34 million. The indictment alleges defendants used investor money for personal purchases.
• Take Time to Save for Retirement
  Monday, October 19, 2009
  The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) supports National Save for Retirement Week, Oct. 18-24, 2009, by encouraging Kentucky citizens to start saving now if you haven’t – or to review your account to make the most of your money if you are already saving.
• 10 Traps Could Catch Unwary Investors
  Wednesday, October 14, 2009
  The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued its annual list of Top 10 Investor Traps.
• Wilson Named Chair of National Mortgage Testing Board
  Tuesday, October 13, 2009
  Ambrose Wilson IV, deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), has been appointed chairman of the national Mortgage Testing and Education Board of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS).
• Financial Institutions Board to Hold Annual Meeting
  Wednesday, September 23, 2009
  The Board of the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions will meet on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bowling Green, Ky., at 1 p.m.