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Massachusetts joins other state and federal agencies in announcing Self-Assessment Tool for Mitigating the Risks of Ransomware 

10/14/2020 Division of Banks

State financial regulators, joined by the Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force and the U.S. Secret Service, today issued a self-assessment tool to banks they supervise in an effort to help mitigate ransomware attacks.

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Notice of Public Hearing for Insurance Premium Finance Board 

10/08/2020 Division of Banks

October 13, 2020 at 3:00 PM

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Steps to Take when Called by a Debt Collector 

9/29/2020 Division of Banks

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World Elder Financial Abuse Awareness Day 2020 

6/11/2020 Division of Banks

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Community Banks and Credit Unions Step Up to Help Small Businesses  

6/11/2020 Division of Banks

PPP Survey Report - June 2020

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Massachusetts Division of Banks Recognizes Merrimack College Student Team Participating in National Community Bank Study Competition 

6/08/2020 Division of Banks

Commissioner commends Merrimack team for competing in Community Bank Case Study Competition

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First Quarter 2020 Enforcement Bulletin 

5/12/2020 Division of Banks

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Consumer Advisory: Private Student Loan Relief Announced for Massachusetts Borrowers 

4/21/2020 Division of Banks

COVID-19 impacted borrowers in Massachusetts with private student loans not covered by the CARES Act may be eligible for some relief options through a recent multi-state initiative between private student loan servicers and the MA Division of Banks

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Division of Banks Industry Notice: Increased Cyber Activity During Times of Crisis 

4/16/2020 Division of Banks

During times of crisis, cybercriminals and nation-state actors often look to exploit financial institutions and their customers for political or financial gain or both.

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Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) Comments on Proposed CRA Rulemaking 

4/08/2020 Division of Banks

CSBS letter to FDIC and OCC regarding proposed CRA rulemaking

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DOB Industry Guidance Re: SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program and Legal Lending Limits 

4/06/2020 Division of Banks

DOB Industry Guidance Regarding U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Legal Lending Limits for Massachusetts Chartered Banks and Credit Unions

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Federal, State Regulators Encourage Consumer Support During Coronavirus Crisis 

3/06/2020 Division of Banks

Agencies Encourage Financial Institutions to Meet Financial Needs of Customers and Members Affected by Coronavirus