Partnership for Financial Equity Announces 2026 Elevating Equity Award Winners
October 22, 2026
Three bank-community partnerships recognized for advancing small business growth, community services, and homeownership across Massachusetts BOSTON, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) has announced the winners of its […]
Read More NewsBuying a Home Is Only the First Step, New Report Finds
October 20, 2026
First-generation homeowners face information gaps, financial strain and challenges passing housing wealth to the next generation October 20, 2026 – Buying a home is one of the biggest steps toward […]
Read More NewsPFE Urges Regulators to Strengthen, Not Weaken, Community Reinvestment Act
October 08, 2026
BOSTON — The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) is urging federal banking regulators to reconsider proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), warning that the proposal could weaken accountability, reduce community […]
Read More NewsThe Cooperative Bank Joins Partnership for Financial Equity
September 10, 2026
The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) is pleased to welcome The Cooperative Bank, Boston’s Neighborhood Bank™, as its newest member. TCB has branches in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury and […]
Read More NewsPFE Research Director Jason Andrade Appointed to Massachusetts Real Estate Appraisers Board
September 09, 2026
Gubernatorial appointment brings public-interest voice to state board overseeing property appraisal profession BOSTON, MA — Jason Andrade, Director of Research and Membership Engagement at the Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE), […]
Read More NewsPartnership for Financial Equity Names Amalie Zinn as Inaugural Jim Campen Non-Resident Fellow
July 01, 2026
July 1, 2026 – Boston, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) is pleased to announce that Amalie Zinn, a doctoral student at the University of Southern California’s Sol […]
Read More NewsJoin Us in Welcoming Our New Banking Services + Bank On Massachusetts Committee Co-Chair
May 14, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Rose Francois has joined the Partnership for Financial Equity as the new co-chair for our Responsive Banking Services + Bank On Massachusetts Committee. Rose […]
Read More NewsNew Survey Finds Trust in Banking High Among Low-Income Residents—but Barriers Still Keep Many Unbanked
December 16, 2025
Boston, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity (PFE) today released a groundbreaking new report, Trust and Financial Access Among Lower-Income Residents in Massachusetts, presenting the first-ever statewide survey focused […]
Read More NewsPartnership for Financial Equity Announces 2025 Elevating Equity Award Winners
November 10, 2025
BOSTON, MA — The Partnership for Financial Equity proudly announces the winners of the 2025 Elevating Equity Awards, honoring innovative and impactful partnerships advancing racial equity and economic inclusion across […]
Read More Events4th Annual Summit a Success!
October 31, 2025
Our two-day Summit, with Presenting Sponsor LendingClub, took place on October 7-8, 2025 and featured a new Bank On Massachusetts coalition to be staffed by PFE; highlights from a groundbreaking […]
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