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Treasury targets Mexican network linked to opioid crisis

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a network of nine Mexican nationals involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

U.S. Treasury targets six senior Hamas leaders with new sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated six senior Hamas officials, including representatives abroad and a member of the Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, as well as individuals involved in...

Treasury reports September 2024 sees significant increase in TIC inflows

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for September 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $398.4 billion.

US sanctions Syrian firm over ties with Qods Force and Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned 26 entities linked to the Al-Qatirji Company, a Syrian conglomerate.

Treasury sanctions Sudanese commander over human rights abuses

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Joma’a Barakallah for his role in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group implicated in violence against civilians in Sudan since...

U.S. expands sanctions targeting Republika Srpska corruption network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against an individual and an entity linked to a corrupt network in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities reach $15.3 trillion at end-2023

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has released findings from its annual survey on U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities...

Treasury hosts roundtable on financial sector's hurricane response

The U.S. Department of the Treasury held a roundtable on October 30, gathering representatives from various sectors to discuss responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee discusses economic trends and fiscal projections

Since the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) last convened in late July, there have been notable changes in Treasury yields.

U.S. Department of Treasury announces quarterly refunding details

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a $125 billion offering of Treasury securities to refund approximately $116.4 billion of privately-held notes and bonds maturing on November 15, 2024.

Treasury unveils national strategy for improving U.S. financial inclusion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has unveiled its National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, a comprehensive plan aimed at expanding access to financial products and services across the United States.

U.S. Treasury announces talks with Taiwan on double taxation agreement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that the United States and Taiwan will commence negotiations on a comprehensive tax agreement to address double taxation issues.

Treasury announces borrowing estimates for upcoming quarters

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the upcoming quarters.

U.S. and Australia host roundtable on Pacific banking challenges

The United States and Australia recently co-hosted a roundtable discussion as part of the Pacific Banking Forum to tackle issues related to de-risking and the decline of correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific region.

U.S. sanctions leader of Sudanese defense industries over arms procurement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman, the Director General of Sudan's Defense Industries System (DIS), under Executive Order 14098. Suleiman is accused of leading efforts by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to procure weapons amid their ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). OFAC previously designated DIS on June 1, 2023, for actions threatening Sudan's peace and stability.

Price Cap Coalition updates maritime advisory; US supports UK's call against shadow fleet

The Price Cap Coalition, comprising G7 countries along with the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued an updated advisory for the global maritime industry. This advisory is aimed at both government and private sector actors involved in maritime activities. The update focuses on best practices to promote responsible operations, disrupt sanctioned trade, and enhance compliance with existing price caps.

Treasury targets Iran-backed shipping network linked to Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 18 companies, individuals, and vessels connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a financial official linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and supporting Houthi operations. The entities involved are accused of facilitating illicit oil shipments that fund Houthi attacks in the region.

Treasury reports August 2024 TIC data showing significant financial flows

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for August 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $79.2 billion. This figure includes net foreign private inflows of $79.7 billion and net foreign official outflows of $0.6 billion.

U.S. Treasury discusses improving capital access for tribal nations

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury convened a roundtable to explore how financial institutions can enhance their support for Tribal Nations in accessing capital. The event brought together various stakeholders from the Tribal finance ecosystem, including representatives from Tribal governments, financial technology firms, consumer advocacy groups, government agencies, and financial institutions.

U.S. targets Chinese firms over involvement in Russian drone production

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three entities and one individual involved in the production of Russia's Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These drones, which have been used in Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine, are designed by experts based in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and manufactured at factories in China before being transferred to Russia.