United States

Department organized into three: Division of Financial Institutions; Division of Securities; and Division of Administrative Services.

The first state to regulate the securities industry (in 1911, preventing the sale of securities which had nothing behind them other than the "blue sky"). Now regulates and monitors the offering of securities and financial services within Kansas.

Regulates all state chartered banks and trust companies, savings and loan companies, mortgage businesses, and money transmitters, to ensure the safety and soundness of state chartered financial institutions.

Includes advice on risk in investing, and suggestions as to how to ascertain the value (if any) of old securities.

Charters, licenses, and regulates financial providers in the state of Texas to ensure that Texas has a safe and sound financial services system.

Part of the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities include insuring the financial soundness of financial and insurance companies and preventing unfair business practices.