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Treasury Department announces key senior appointments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced several new appointments to senior positions, as confirmed by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

G7 addresses global minimum tax concerns with proposed 'side-by-side' solution

Earlier this year, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury expressed concerns regarding the Pillar 2 rules agreed upon by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS.

Treasury acts against Mexican banks linked to fentanyl trafficking

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has taken decisive action against three financial institutions in Mexico, marking the first use of powers granted under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act and the FEND Off...

Treasury sanctions fugitive leader of Venezuelan gang involved in criminal activities

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a fugitive leader of Tren de Aragua (TdA).

U.S.-UK working group discusses economic stability, digital finance at London meeting

The U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group held its 11th official meeting in London on June 3, 2025.

Treasury announces key senior appointments including counselor to secretary

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced new appointments for senior roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

U.S. Treasury sanctions entities linked to Iran's defense procurement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against one individual, eight entities, and one vessel for their involvement in procuring sensitive machinery for Iran’s defense industry.

U.S. Treasury imposes largest sanctions against Iran-backed Houthi network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced its largest action to date against Ansarallah, also known as the Houthis, a group backed by Iran.

Treasury outlines guiding principles for Bank Secrecy Act modernization

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender addressed the 62nd Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) plenary meeting organized by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Washington.

Treasury releases annual reports on social security and medicare trustees

Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports.

U.S. sanctions five leaders of violent Mexican cartel under counterterrorism authorities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five leaders of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a violent cartel involved in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

Treasury backs new international payment norms amid efforts against illicit finance

On June 13, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its joint plenary with MONEYVAL in Strasbourg, France.

Secretary Bessent discusses economic initiatives before House Ways and Means Committee

Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Neal, and members of the committee, Secretary Scott Bessent expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak before the House Ways and Means Committee.

Treasury Secretary supports Senate's new tax relief bill

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has expressed support for the Senate's introduction of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.

Treasury reports TIC data showing a $14B outflow for April 2025

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for April 2025.

U.S. Treasury targets sham charities funding Hamas and PFLP

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals and five overseas charities accused of financially supporting Hamas's military operations under the guise of humanitarian work.

Treasury targets Los Chapitos faction over fentanyl trafficking ties

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken decisive action against Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel involved in fentanyl trafficking.

U.S. Treasury targets cocaine trafficking network involving Guyanese officials

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals, including four Guyanese and two Colombian nationals, for their roles in trafficking cocaine from South America to the United States,...

Treasury appoints Joseph Lavorgna as counselor to Secretary

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a significant appointment within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

U.S. sanctions target Iranian shadow banking network led by Zarringhalam brothers

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned over 30 individuals and entities connected to Iranian brothers Mansour, Nasser, and Fazlolah Zarringhalam.