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Matt Smith
Telephone: (860) 240-8105
matthew.smith@ct.gov

2019

Banking Commissioner Announces 2020 Deposit Rate
-- December 11, 2019

State Officials Urge Consumers: Be Cautious While Giving This Holiday Season
-- December 3, 2019
This release was issued jointly with the Department of Consumer Protection, the Attorney General's Office and the Better Business Bureau of CT.

Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection Offer Holiday Shopping Safety Tips to Avoid Being Scammed or Defrauded
-- November 22, 2019
This release was issued jointly with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Department of Banking Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
-- June 14, 2019

Millennials Encouraged to Focus on Investing and Financial Awareness During America Saves Week
-- February 25, 2019
This release was issued by the North American State Securities Administrators Association.

Department of Banking Promotes Smart Saving and Investing Habits During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 19, 2019

AG Tong, Banking Commissioner Perez Caution Federal Workers to Beware of Predatory Online Payday Lenders During Ongoing Federal Shutdown
-- January 23, 2019

Governor Lamont Signs First Bill: Bipartisan Legislation Allows Federal Workers Impacted by the Shutdown to Receive Financial Assistance Through a Partnership With the State’s Banks and Credit Unions
-- January 22, 2019
This release was issued by the Governor's Office.

Department of Banking Encourages Financial Institutions to Work with their Customers During Federal Government Shutdown
-- January 11, 2019

2018

Banking Commissioner Announces 2019 Deposit Rate
-- December 6, 2018

Department of Banking Reminds Online Shoppers to Safeguard Their Personal Financial Information
-- November 20, 2018

Department of Banking Encourages Consumers to Save More During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 26, 2018

Connecticut Department of Banking Commends FINRA on the Enactment of its New Rules Aimed to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
-- February 23, 2018

Banking Commissioner Announces $2.9 Million in Relief for Connecticut Consumers in Settlement with Santander
-- February 20, 2018

Connecticut Saves Week Workshops at American Job Centers Announced
-- February 8, 2018

Colorado Attorney Admits Role in Stock "Pump and Dump" Scheme
This release was issued by the U.S. Department of Justice
-- February 6, 2018

Departments of Banking and Consumer Protection Remind Consumers of New Deadline for Western Union Claims
-- February 5, 2018

Department of Banking Reminds Investors to Approach Cryptocurrency with Caution
-- January 29, 2018

Department of Banking Offers Elder Financial Fraud Training to American Eagle Financial Credit Union
-- January 24, 2018

2017

Banking Commissioner Announces 2018 Deposit Rate
-- December 12, 2017

Banking Commissioner Reminds Exempt Reporting Advisers of their Form ADV State Filing Obligations
-- June 23, 2017

Connecticut Department of Banking Provides Training of Elder Financial Fraud and Exploitation
-- June 15, 2017

Department of Banking Promotes Smart Saving and Safe Financial Behavior During Connecticut Saves Week and Military Saves Week
-- February 24, 2017

CT Saves Week Workshops at American Job Centers Focus on Career and Financial Goals; Saving Money
-- February 17, 2017

Department of Banking Recovers Nearly $4 Million For Connecticut Consumers and Investors in 2016
-- February 14, 2017

ALERT: Wire Transfer Scam - Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez advised financial institutions and consumers to be vigilant when conducting Wire Transfers
-- January 9, 2017