News published on Monetary Brief in May 2025

The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has unveiled several key documents and updates, including its Business Plan for 2025/26, a consultation paper on climate risk management expectations for banks, prudential expectations on significant...

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas on May 6, 2025.

Secretary Scott K.H. Bessent addressed the United States House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, discussing key aspects of the current administration's economic strategy and achievements.

Two years ago, siblings Ryan and Melissa Mattson began their journey at UC Berkeley as undergraduate history majors.

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced its plan to establish a fast track process aimed at increasing investment in U.S. businesses from allied and partner countries.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has intensified its efforts against Iran's oil exports by designating Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd., a "teapot" refinery, and three port terminal operators in...

The University Medal finalists of 2025 have demonstrated resilience and commitment to idealism, according to a recent announcement.

In a room soon to be vacated by Asher Cohen, the 2025 UC Berkeley University Medalist, mementos from his senior year reflect a diverse range of interests.

The Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal, which features Ben Franklin on one side and a printer at work on the other, is awarded annually to the American news organization that wins in the public service category.

Astronomers from the University of California, Berkeley, have made a significant discovery in the field of black hole research.

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced President Trump's intention to nominate Jonathan McKernan for the position of Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

The University of Richmond recently held its commencement ceremony at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Emily Thompson, a student at UC Berkeley, is set to graduate this May with a major in film and media and a minor in Scandinavian studies.

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Chatbot Arena has emerged as a significant platform.

The Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday of May, featured a theme this year titled "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Lindy Elkins-Tanton, a planetary scientist from Arizona State University (ASU), has been appointed as the new director of the University of California, Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL).

During the IBM Think 2025 conference in Boston, Governor Maura Healey announced significant developments in Massachusetts' artificial intelligence sector.

A recent global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value has revealed that CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions within their organizations despite facing challenges from rapid technology adoption.

IBM and Oracle have announced an expansion of their partnership, focusing on integrating IBM's AI products with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

IBM has announced new hybrid technologies aimed at breaking down barriers to scaling enterprise AI, as revealed at the company's annual THINK event.