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U.S imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to revenue schemes

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a cyber actor linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) hacking group Andariel.

IBM unveils next-gen server technology with launch of Power11

IBM has unveiled its latest innovation, the IBM Power11, which represents a significant advancement in enterprise IT infrastructure.

Moody’s recognized as category leader by Chartis Research for credit lending operations

Chartis Research has named Moody's a Category Leader in its 2025 Credit Lending Operations Quadrant Update.

NCUA initiates voluntary review of regulations affecting federally insured credit unions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced its plans to voluntarily review agency regulations.

Moody's Bangkok forum highlights strategies for managing physical and transition risks

Recently, Moody’s organized a forum in Bangkok with The Thai Bankers’ Association.

Federal Reserve proposes revisions to supervisory rating framework for large banks

The Federal Reserve Board has put forward a proposal to revise its supervisory rating framework for large bank holding companies.

Federal Reserve releases FOMC meeting minutes for June 17–18, 2025

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on June 17–18, 2025.

Carlyle Group to announce Q2 financial results with conference call on August 6

The Carlyle Group Inc. has announced plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 6, 2025.

Carlyle backs TPG's acquisition of Sabre's hospitality unit with $400 million financing

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a $400 million financing through its Global Credit platform to support TPG's acquisition of Sabre Corporation’s Hospitality Solutions business.

Philadelphia Fed expands large bank data series with new insights

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has announced an expansion of its Large Bank Credit Card and Mortgage Data series, incorporating 67 new measurements.

Fed survey shows slight dip in short-term inflation expectations

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data has released the June 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations.

Monetary Policy Board keeps cash rate steady amid moderated inflation

The Monetary Policy Board convened today and resolved to maintain the cash rate target at 3.85 percent.

Federal Reserve Bank opens applications for 2026 community investment training

Applications are now open for the 2026 Community Investment Training program, a 16-week initiative provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Rural Investment Collaborative.

NCUA supports Texas flood-affected credit unions ensuring deposit safety

As Texas recovers from recent severe storms and flooding, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is actively monitoring the situation and providing support to affected credit unions.

Treasury Secretary praises new bill's economic impact

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued a statement following the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.

UC Berkeley marks centennial of its communications office

In 1925, Harold Ellis, a journalist from the Sacramento Bee, established the University of California's first news bureau at UC Berkeley.

U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions on networks linked to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on networks involved in transporting and purchasing Iranian oil, which has reportedly benefited Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force...

U.S. Treasury targets senior officials of Hizballah-linked Al-Qard Al-Hassan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against seven senior officials and one entity linked to the Hizballah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan (AQAH).

Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against former Jonah Bank employee

The Federal Reserve Board has announced an enforcement action involving a former employee of Jonah Bank of Wyoming.

Trump ends Syria sanctions aiming for economic recovery

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ending the Syria sanctions program.