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The Arkansas Securities Department is responsible for the regulation of the securities’ industry in the state, to protect the financial well being of Arkansas citizens, and promote an environment where the financial and capital markets function efficiently and without unnecessary regulatory impediments. The Arkansas Securities Department also regulates mortgage loan companies and their loan officers, money services companies, foreign savings and loan banks, state chartered credit unions, and state chartered savings and loan associations. The Arkansas Securities Department is responsible for the registration of securities’ brokerage firms, their salesmen, and the securities they sell, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. To protect the Arkansas investor, the Arkansas Securities Department is responsible for the investigation of investor complaints and the enforcement of Arkansas securities’ statutes and rules.
 

Securities

Information is provided on how to register to sell securities in Arkansas and register as a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, investment adviser representative, or agent of the issuer.
Registration/Exemption  |  Broker-Dealer/Investment Adviser  |  FINRA Broker Check

Mortgage Loans

Information is provided on the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System Overview for Arkansas and how to become licensed as a mortgage banker, mortgage broker, mortgage servicer or loan officer.
Forms  |  License Search  |  Continuing Education  |  FAQ  |  NMLS

Money Services

Information is provided on how to become licensed or approved to conduct money services financial services such as money transmitters, issuers of traveler’s checks, money orders, stored value cards, sellers or redeemers of traveler’s checks, and currency dealers or exchangers.
Forms  |  License Search

Investor Education

Investigate Before You Invest! Brochures and pamphlets are available on financial topics, such as mutual funds, investing, retirement planning, and free curriculums for teachers. The Department has staff members who will speak about financial topics on request. Request a speaker for your organization or classroom..
Brochures & Pamphlets  |  Fraud Scene Investigator  |  Teachers – Grant Application  |  Basics of Saving and Investing Book
 

latest press releases

11/10/2008
A. Heath Abshure, Arkansas Securities Commissioner, announced that the Arkansas Securities Departmen...
10/14/2008
In today's press release, Commissioner Abshure applauds cooperation with AARP and other state agenci...
10/2/2008
According to a Press Release issued by the Attorney General's office, five State Agencies have partn...