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Treasury Secretary discusses US-Qatar relations with finance minister

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Qatari Finance Minister Ahmed al Kuwari to discuss key issues between their countries.

Treasury Secretary discusses trade policy with Korea's acting president

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent engaged in a discussion with Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok.

Treasury Department announces new senior appointments

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments to senior positions within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Treasury Department announces new senior appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments for senior positions within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

US targets Chinese firms linked to Iranian drone parts procurement

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted six entities based in Hong Kong and China.

Melanie Krause named acting IRS commissioner following Doug O'Donnell's retirement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a leadership change at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Treasury announces key appointments under Secretary Scott Bessent

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced several key appointments for senior positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Treasury Secretary meets Australian Treasurer to discuss Indo-Pacific economic security

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss cooperation on economic security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Treasury Secretary meets with French minister to discuss economic and security priorities

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Éric Lombard.

US imposes sanctions on over 30 entities linked to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State have announced new sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related...

U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reforms with Argentine Finance Minister

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo.

Treasury Secretary discusses economic issues with China's Vice Premier

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Vice Premier He Lifeng of China.

FATF concludes plenary focusing on terrorism financing and child exploitation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded a plenary session in Paris, focusing on issues related to proliferation financing and terrorist financing risks.

U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan minister over DRC conflict involvement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, a senior member and spokesperson for...

Treasury Secretary meets Hungarian foreign minister to discuss bilateral relations

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent conducted an introductory call with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó.

Treasury Building's historic Gallatin entrance reopens after five years

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reopened the historic Gallatin entrance of the Treasury Department building, located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Treasury releases international capital data showing December inflow trends

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $87.1 billion.

US, UK, Australia sanction Russian firm linked to ransomware attacks

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have jointly sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider.

Treasury Secretary discusses G7 priorities with Canadian finance minister

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent had an introductory call with Canadian Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc.

Rodney E. Hood set to become first deputy comptroller at OCC

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced plans to appoint Rodney E. Hood as a Deputy Comptroller and designate him as the First Deputy Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).