News from October 2024

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...

Carlyle finances GIP's acquisition of Lanes Group with £205m loan

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock, has acquired Lanes Group with the support of a £205 million financing package from Carlyle's Global Credit platform.

Katherine Easmunt appointed as Chief Ethics Counsel by NCUA Board

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board has appointed Katherine Easmunt as the agency's Chief Ethics Counsel, effective November 3.

CFPB takes enforcement action against VyStar Credit Union following investigation

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Todd M. Harper and Board Member Tanya F. Otsuka have commented on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) recent enforcement action against VyStar Credit Union.

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.

NCUA issues prohibition notices against four former credit union employees

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued three consent orders and one prohibition notice in October 2024.

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.

AlpInvest closes largest publicly rated GP-Led CFO at $1 billion

AlpInvest, a private equity platform under Carlyle, has announced the closing of its second securitization, a $1 billion Collateralized Fund Obligation (CFO).

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.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen: 'We’ve seen record small business growth and a historic boom in factory construction'

During her address at the Council on Foreign Relations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen outlined the Biden-Harris Administration's international economic policy and its alignment with domestic economic objectives.

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.

Beige Book: Economic activity flat; international travel shows growth

The latest Beige Book, released on October 28, 2024, provides an overview of the economic conditions across various Federal Reserve Districts.

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.

NCUA board discusses cybersecurity threats and charter modernization initiatives

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board convened for its seventh open meeting of 2024, where members received updates on cybersecurity and charter modernization efforts. The briefings highlighted significant trends and challenges facing the credit union sector.

CorroHealth announces strategic partnership with Patient Square Capital

CorroHealth has announced a strategic partnership with Patient Square Capital, a health care investment firm. The agreement involves Patient Square making a significant investment in CorroHealth, which provides revenue cycle management solutions to health systems and plans. Current shareholders, including Carlyle, TT Capital Partners, Sanaka Group, and CorroHealth management, will remain involved as investors. Patient Square and Carlyle will share joint control of the company.

Rigaku listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market by Carlyle

Global investment firm Carlyle announced the listing of Rigaku Holdings Corporation on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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.

Fifth District sees modest economic growth amid challenges from Hurricane Helene

Economic activity in the Fifth District of the United States has seen modest growth, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve. Consumer spending increased slightly, with a rise in business travel offsetting a decline in leisure travel. Residential real estate activity experienced a minor slowdown, while commercial real estate remained stable.