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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond recently highlighted the significant role community colleges play in workforce development. During a speech at the 2024 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, Tom Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, emphasized the importance of these institutions in addressing labor market imbalances.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has appointed two new members to its Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). Mark W. Jaindl, CEO and chairman of the board of American Bank, and Gregory Matuson, president and CEO of Sturdy Savings Bank, have started their three-year terms on the council as of October 2024.
The Price Cap Coalition, comprising G7 countries along with the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued an updated advisory for the global maritime industry. This advisory is aimed at both government and private sector actors involved in maritime activities. The update focuses on best practices to promote responsible operations, disrupt sanctioned trade, and enhance compliance with existing price caps.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on 18 companies, individuals, and vessels connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a financial official linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and supporting Houthi operations. The entities involved are accused of facilitating illicit oil shipments that fund Houthi attacks in the region.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for August 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $79.2 billion. This figure includes net foreign private inflows of $79.7 billion and net foreign official outflows of $0.6 billion.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has announced that its president, Tom Barkin, will be addressing the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference. The event is scheduled for October 23, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Litmus Music has announced a creative partnership with Randy Newman, acquiring his share of recorded music and publishing rights. The deal covers Newman's work on Disney film franchises such as Toy Story, Cars, Monsters Inc., and The Princess and the Frog. It also includes his hits from the 1970s and 1980s like "I Love L.A." and "Mama Told Me Not To Come."
This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury convened a roundtable to explore how financial institutions can enhance their support for Tribal Nations in accessing capital. The event brought together various stakeholders from the Tribal finance ecosystem, including representatives from Tribal governments, financial technology firms, consumer advocacy groups, government agencies, and financial institutions.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on three entities and one individual involved in the production of Russia's Garpiya series long-range attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These drones, which have been used in Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine, are designed by experts based in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and manufactured at factories in China before being transferred to Russia.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has introduced a new research product, the Reserve Demand Elasticity (RDE), which will be published monthly. This tool measures the federal funds rate's responsiveness to changes in reserve supply.
The Fourth Federal Reserve District is hosting an online webinar on October 16, 2024, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET. The event will focus on the critical issue of broadband access in the United States.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated three individuals and four companies linked to a Lebanon-based network that supports Hizballah financially. This network is accused of generating substantial revenue for Hizballah through sanctions evasion tactics, including commercial projects in Lebanon facilitated by Iran.
