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Treasury targets North Korean money laundering network linked to weapons funding

The United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two individuals and one entity involved in a network laundering millions of dollars in illicit funds generated by North Korean IT...

US-China economic working group meets amid global economic challenges

The United States and the People's Republic of China convened for the seventh meeting of the Economic Working Group in Johannesburg on December 12.

U.S.-China financial working group holds seventh meeting in Nanjing

The United States and the People's Republic of China convened for the seventh meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) in Nanjing on December 15-16.

Carlyle sells aerospace supplier Forgital Group to Stonepeak

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced an agreement to sell Forgital Group, a provider of advanced aerospace and industrial forged products, to Stonepeak.

US imposes new sanctions targeting North Korean financial facilitators

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against nine individuals and seven entities linked to North Korea's financial and military activities.

Toyota plant drives economic shift in Randolph County

In November, President Tom Barkin and Regional Executive Matt Martin of the Federal Reserve Bank met with community and business leaders in North Carolina's Randolph and Chatham counties.

Treasury announces additional funding support for tribal nations at annual summit

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury revealed additional support for Tribal Nations during the Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Network’s 5th Annual Policy and Capacity Building Summit.

Treasury issues advisory to prevent cyber fraud during holiday shopping

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) has issued a consumer advisory to help individuals avoid cyber fraud during the holiday shopping season.

Housing crisis reshapes lives as solutions remain elusive

Danny McLaughlin's roots in Somerville, Massachusetts, date back to 1948 when his grandmother purchased a two-family house for about $12,000.

Carlyle secures $7.1 billion for third credit opportunities fund

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced the final close of its third Carlyle Credit Opportunities Fund (CCOF III), securing $7.1 billion in investable capital.

Michelle Neal steps down from key role at New York Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the resignation of Michelle Neal from her position as Head of the Markets Group and a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee.

U.S Treasury announces next round of SIPPRA program awards totaling nearly $47 Million

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the latest round of awards from the Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) program, with six recipients eligible to receive a total of $46.9 million in payments if they meet...

AlpInvest and Mubadala launch global senior fund financing partnership

AlpInvest Partners, a global private equity investor and subsidiary of Carlyle, has announced a new credit co-investment partnership with Mubadala Investment Company.

Yellen discusses economic ties with South Korean Deputy Prime Minister

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen held a virtual meeting with Choi Sangmok, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea.

Soul Community Federal Credit Union receives charter to serve Austell's low-income residents

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a federal charter and National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund coverage to Soul Community Federal Credit Union, located in Austell, Georgia.

EU-U.S. joint financial forum focuses on market stability and digital finance

The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum convened on December 4-5, 2024, to discuss mutual interests within the financial regulatory dialogue.

Carlyle sells digital employee experience firm 1E to TeamViewer for $720 million

Global investment firm Carlyle has reached an agreement to sell 1E, a company specializing in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) software solutions, to TeamViewer SE.

U.S. Treasury announces $20 billion loan disbursement to aid Ukraine

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a $20 billion disbursement to support Ukraine, as part of the $50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans initiative.

Carlyle acquires majority stake in Waste Services Group from Livingbridge

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Waste Services Group (WSG), a waste management business in Australia, from Livingbridge.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Zimbabwe-based global gold smuggling network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against 28 individuals and businesses involved in a global gold smuggling and money laundering network based in Zimbabwe.