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HRS §412:2-412

What a receiver can do for a failed financial institution

This section explains the receiver's role for a Hawaii financial institution. The receiver must follow state rules unless federal law overrides them. Once in charge, the receiver can take over the institution's assets, collect money owed to it, and take needed actions, all under the commissioner's supervision.

financial institutions

The statute, as written — Duties and powers of receiver

(a) A receiver of a Hawaii financial institution shall observe the provisions of this part, except to the extent preempted by applicable federal law. (b) Upon assuming office, the receiver may: (1) Immediately take possession of the assets of the Hawaii financial institution with all the rights and powers of the shareholders or members, directors and officers with the authority to conduct all business of the Hawaii financial institution; (2) Collect all obligations and money due the Hawaii financial institution; and (3) Take such action as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the receivership, consistent with the receiver's appointment order, and as may be required by law, the commissioner or any court having jurisdiction over the matter. The receiver shall at all times be subject to the direction and supervision of the commissioner.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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