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Treasury releases report on artificial intelligence in financial services

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released a report on the uses, opportunities, and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services.

U.S imposes new sanctions targeting Iranian oil trade

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions on four entities and three vessels involved in the trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals.

U.S. Treasury targets network linked to Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against individuals and entities linked to Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, aiming to disrupt a network that allegedly facilitates his...

US targets facilitators procuring navigational systems for Iran

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against two entities and two individuals involved in the development and procurement of components for sensitive navigational systems used by the...

U.S. and Belarus agree to suspend part of tax convention until 2026

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has formally notified the Republic of Belarus regarding the suspension of a specific provision in the 1973 Tax Convention originally signed with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Treasury announces new sanctions on International Human Rights Day

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new designations in recognition of International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10.

Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses hedge funds and life insurance sectors

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) on December 6, 2024, at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Treasury Secretary Yellen highlights economic resilience at Financial Stability Oversight Council meeting

This past year has been notable for the U.S. economy, marked by a decrease in inflation, low unemployment rates, and robust economic growth.

Treasury targets TGR Group for aiding Russian elites in sanction evasion

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals and four entities associated with the TGR Group, an international network accused of facilitating sanctions evasion for Russian elites.