• Avoiding Investment Scams Game
A quick, fun way to learn what to watch for when investing.

• Investor Protection Trust/Investor Education Fund 
Submission guidelines for request for Commissioner's Endorsement Letter

• Investor Protection Trust

• Overview
In April 2003, Michigan joined state, federal and stock exchange regulators in announcing the historic Wall Street research analyst global settlement, totaling $1.4 billion. The joint taskforce...

• Press Release Issued April 28, 2003, Commissioner Watters

• Press Release Issued April 28, 2003, Global Settlement Task Force

• Settlement Frequently Asked Questions

• Statement of the Commission Regarding Distribution Funds from the Global Settlement

• Settlement Agreement 

• Overview
In January, 2001, Michigan took administrative action against the Florida company, Mutual Benefits Corp. The company signed a consent order in which it agreed not to sell viatical settlement contracts unless in full compliance with the Michigan Uniform Securities Act. In May 1999...

• Receiver Website

• State of Florida Press Release 

• Securities and Exchange Commission Litigation Release

• Consent Orders - Mutual Benefits Corporation 

• Consent Order to Cease and Desist Pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Securities Act 

• Summary and FAQs regarding Trade Partners

• State of Michigan Opinion Letter regarding Viatical Settlement Contracts 

• Bulletin No. 2002-07-SEC
Viatical Investments - Information for Issuers and Securities and Insurance Agents

• Agreed Order Appointing Receiver 

• Order Appointing Receiver 

• Complaint and Request for Appointment of a Receiver Combined with Brief in Support 

• SEC Complaint against Advanced Financial Services, Inc.

• Tales of Financial Intrigue