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Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance
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The Department of Banking was created by Nebraska legislators to regulate state-chartered banks and other financial industries within the state. In 1939, regulation of state securities laws was also placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Banking. Today, the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance regulates and supervises various financial industries on behalf of the State of Nebraska and its residents.

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Historic Utica Bank Converts to State Charter

After more than 125 years as a national bank, First National Bank in Utica, Neb., has converted to state charter effective June 26, 2009. The institution will now operate under the name First Bank of Utica. The bank, which was founded and is owned by the Liggett family, began operating in 1882. If you have questions about the conversion, contact Greg Freese, Review Examiner, (402) 471-2171.

Bank serving Utica 125 years

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Interpretative Opinion No. 26: Use of Certifications and Designations in Advertising by Investment Adviser Representatives and Broker-Dealer Agents
The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance, Bureau of Securities issues an interpretative opinion regarding the use of designations in advertising by investment adviser representatives and broker-dealer agents. The Department periodically reviews the list of designations.

Read Interpretative Opinion & Approved Designations (4-01-2009)

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NDBF Warns Consumers of Loan Scam (6-22-09)
The NDBF is issuing a warning of a scam targeting consumers who need to borrow money. A company calling itself Hillsboro Financial Group, which lists its address as 4060 Vinton Street, Suite 4, Omaha, NE, offers personal loans to consumers and requires up-front fees for “lender’s insurance” in advance of funding a loan. The Department has verified that the company does not have an office at the Omaha address listed.
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Department Warns of Mystery Shopping Scam (5-14-09)
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Department Issues Warning of Two Internet Loan Scam (2-20-09)
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Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance
Address:
Commerce Court, Ste. 400
1230 'O' Street
Lincoln, NE 68508-1402
Mail to:
P.O. Box 95006
Lincoln, NE 68509-5006
Phone:
Financial Institutions Division:(402)471-2171
Bureau of Securities:(402)471-3445
Consumer Hotline:(877)471-3445

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The Department will be closed Friday, July 3, 2009, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

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