News published on Monetary Brief in October 2025

News from October 2025

Basque Country inaugurates Europe's first IBM Quantum System Two at San Sebastián center

The Basque Government and IBM have launched Europe's first IBM Quantum System Two at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastián.

FDIC releases latest CRA compliance ratings for state nonmember banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released a list of state nonmember banks that were recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

Philadelphia Fed appoints Troy A. Peters to advisory council

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has appointed Troy A. Peters, president and CEO of JBT Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary Jonestown Bank & Trust Co., to the Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC).

Treasury targets Iranian-backed militia networks with new sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping the Iranian government evade U.S. sanctions, smuggle weapons, and engage in corruption...

U.S. Treasury imposes new sanctions targeting over 50 actors in Iranian oil export network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in the export of Iranian oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses community bank regulation at Fed conference

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Fed Community Bank Conference amid an ongoing government shutdown.

Moody's research shows rising adoption of agentic AI in risk management

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape risk and compliance functions in organizations, according to new research from Moody’s. The study, which surveyed 600 global risk and compliance professionals, examined the current level...

BASF agrees to sell majority stake in coatings business to Carlyle

BASF and Carlyle have reached a binding agreement for the sale of BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses.

Bank of Canada reports sharp rise in foreign exchange market activity for April 2025

In April 2025, the Bank of Canada participated in a global survey of foreign exchange (FX) and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market activity.

Federal Reserve expands operating days for key payments services starting no earlier than 2028

The Federal Reserve Board has announced that it will expand the operating days for two of its large-value payment services, the Fedwire Funds Service and the National Settlement Service (NSS), to include Sundays and weekday holidays.

Federal agencies release guidance on suspicious activity report requirements

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), in collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, has released new guidance on...

Gov. Newsom signs bill at UC Berkeley establishing statewide 'quantum innovation zones

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the University of California, Berkeley’s Campbell Hall to sign a new bill that establishes “quantum innovation zones” throughout California.

AI adoption grows but implementation gaps remain for risk professionals

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the risk and compliance sector, according to insights shared during a recent webinar titled "Mind the gap: AI’s big leap in risk and compliance."

Berkeley microbiologist discusses virus research in new campus video series

Britt Glaunsinger, a professor of plant and microbial biology and of molecular and cell biology at the University of California, Berkeley, describes viruses as models of efficiency.

IBM schedules third-quarter 2025 financial results announcement for October 22

IBM has announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on October 22.

Federal Reserve releases minutes from September 2025 FOMC meeting

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on September 16–17, 2025.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland schedules webinar on understanding inflation expectations

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland will host an online webinar titled “Understanding Inflation Expectations” on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm EDT.

S&P Global partners with IBM to bring agentic AI tools for supply chain management

S&P Global and IBM have announced a partnership to integrate IBM's watsonx Orchestrate agentic framework into S&P Global’s suite of products, beginning with supply chain management.

Victoria Coleman appointed associate provost for new Berkeley Space Center

The University of California, Berkeley has named Victoria Coleman, former chief scientist for the U.S. Air Force and previous head of DARPA, as Associate Provost to lead its activities at the planned Berkeley Space Center in Silicon Valley.

Banks urged to embrace technology in serving small businesses

Small businesses play a key role in local economies by creating jobs and driving innovation.