News published on Monetary Brief in June 2025

News from June 2025

U.S. Treasury releases report on foreign exchange policies without new manipulation designations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its semiannual report to Congress on the macroeconomic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the United States.

Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses digital assets and commercial real estate

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent led a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the Department of the Treasury.

U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reconstruction fund with Ukrainian economy minister

Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.

Scott Bessent emphasizes US-Switzerland ties at American Swiss Foundation event

Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the American Swiss Foundation, emphasizing the longstanding relationship between the United States and Switzerland.

IBM partners with Inclusive Brains on AI-driven brain-machine interface research

IBM and Inclusive Brains have announced a joint study agreement to explore advanced AI and quantum machine learning techniques.

Michelle Bowman sworn in as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision

Michelle W. Bowman has been sworn in as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Federal Reserve appoints Michael E. Horowitz as new inspector general

Michael E. Horowitz has been appointed as the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve Board's Office of Inspector General (OIG), effective June 30, 2025.

NCUA announces tentative date for upcoming board meeting

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced that its next Board of Directors meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern.

Federal Reserve Board starts 2025 census for finance companies

The Federal Reserve Board has commenced its 2025 Census of Finance Companies and Other Lenders, as announced on Friday.

Moody's partners with GBG for enhanced business onboarding through identity verification

Moody's and GBG have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing business onboarding processes through improved identity verification.

Federal Reserve ends enforcement actions with Hana Bancorp and Rabobank

The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of enforcement actions involving Hana Bancorp, Inc. and Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. The action against Hana Bancorp, formerly known as BNB Financial Services...

Philadelphia Fed President emphasizes deliberate actions amid economic uncertainties

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President and CEO Patrick Harker emphasized the need for a "certain and deliberate" approach to monetary policy in light of ongoing economic uncertainties.

RBA discusses financial infrastructure resilience at June 2025 board meeting

The Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia convened in June 2025 to discuss several significant issues related to the nation's financial infrastructure.

Credit union assets and loans see growth in first quarter of 2025

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its financial performance data for the first quarter of 2025, showing an increase in total assets and loans outstanding for federally insured credit unions.

Bank emphasizes diverse data use for informed economic decisions

Speaking after the decision to maintain the policy interest rate at 2.75%, Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki addressed the importance of using a variety of data and engaging with Canadians to make informed decisions.

Beth Gosch joins New York Fed's Community Advisory Group

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced the appointment of Beth Gosch to its Community Advisory Group.

IBM launches watsonx AI Labs in NYC to boost artificial intelligence development

IBM has announced the launch of watsonx AI Labs, a new innovation hub in New York City aimed at accelerating AI development.

IBM and Roche launch AI-powered app for diabetes management

IBM and Roche have collaborated to develop an AI-enabled solution aimed at assisting individuals with diabetes in managing their condition.

Bank of Canada maintains interest rates amid global trade uncertainties

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid ongoing trade uncertainties

The Bank of Canada announced today that it is maintaining the policy interest rate at 2.75%.