News published on Monetary Brief in April 2025

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has liquidated the Unilever Federal Credit Union based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, citing insolvency and no potential for restoring viable operations.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued two consent orders and one prohibition notice this April.

The Bank of Canada's Governing Council convened to deliberate on the monetary policy decision scheduled for April 16, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its latest estimates for privately-held net marketable borrowing for the upcoming quarters of April to June 2025 and July to September 2025.

Traffic safety remains a critical issue in the U.S., where the nation leads among wealthy countries in road traffic fatalities.

Early in Stephanie L. Canizales’ recent book, she presents Tomás, a boy who lived in poverty in Guatemala.

Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in conjunction with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has announced the withdrawal of two joint statements concerning crypto-asset-related activities by banking organizations.

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Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent has joined with the ABA Foundation to support their annual Teach Children to Save Program.

In a recent address to the Institute of International Finance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined plans to restore balance to the global financial system by refocusing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank on their...

The upcoming Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank will focus on critical global economic issues.

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting with Poland's Minister of Finance, Andrezj Domanski, in Washington.

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent met with Türkiye's Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek and Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan in Washington.

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent held a meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine.

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent held a meeting with Mexico's Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Edgar Amador Zamora.

IBM released its first-quarter financial results for 2025, showcasing an increase in both revenue and profitability, driven largely by their Software offerings.

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the withdrawal of specific guidance for banks regarding their activities in the crypto-asset and dollar token sectors.

In L. Frank Baum's classic novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," the Emerald City dazzles visitors with its vibrant green shade, enhanced through the use of green-tinted glasses.

Two professors from UC Berkeley have been awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, joining a long list of distinguished alumni including Zora Neale Hurston and James Baldwin.

The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh, an Iranian national significant in the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) industry, along with his corporate network.