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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR | KA LUNA HOʻOKELE TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2023 New Rule Requiring Continuing Education for Investment Adviser Representatives HONOLULU – The state Commissioner of Securities announces the adoption ...
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Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules § 16-39-454.5 took effect on November 28, 2023.  Under the new rule, as of January 1, 2024, investment adviser representatives that are currently registered in Hawaiʻi will have until December 31, 2024 to complete the required continuing education courses. Newly registered investment adviser representatives will have until the end of the first ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR | KA LUNA HOʻOKELE TY Y. NOHARA COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2023 Hawaiʻi to Recoup Overcharges for Investors in Commodity Firm Bankruptcy HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer ...
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KIAʻĀINA CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR LUNA HOʻOKELE TY Y. NOHARA SECURITIES COMMISSIONER  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2022 High School Teams to Compete in the 2023 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts State Competition HONOLULU, HI – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs ...
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February 2020

Posted on Feb 1, 2020 in Main

TIP: If someone is selling you securities or advising you on your investments, that person and company should be registered. To check registration, contact the Office of the Securities Commissioner at (808)586-2722. When you call please have the name of the firm and the individual’s first and last name and middle initial if available. Related ...
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January 2020

Posted on Jan 1, 2020 in Main

TIP: As an older investor, you are a top target for con artists. The Hawaii Securities Enforcement Branch is filled with examples of senior investors who have been cheated out of their life savings, retirement investments, and even the equity in their own homes. You can avoid becoming a victim by following these tips to ...
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Commissioner’s Corner

Posted on Jun 27, 2016 in Main