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Gary Grippo appointed acting fiscal assistant secretary by U.S. Treasury

U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender announced that Gary Grippo will take on the role of Acting Fiscal Assistant Secretary. “Throughout his career at Treasury, Gary has been a steadfast public servant.

Richmond Fed's Reginal Bryant wins ORBIE Award for leadership in technology

On June 27, Reginal Bryant, the senior vice president and CIO of the Richmond Federal Reserve, was honored with an ORBIE award in the Large Corporate category by CapitalCIO.

Elior Group partners with IBM France for AI-driven digital transformation

Elior Group and IBM have announced a collaboration aimed at creating an "agentic AI & Data Factory" to enhance Elior Group's innovation, digital transformation, and operational performance.

Moody’s tops Chartis Quantitative Analytics50 2025 Rankings

Moody's has been recognized for the third consecutive year as the top company in the Chartis Quantitative Analytics50 Rankings and Awards.

UC Berkeley aids Bay Area communities in wildfire preparedness

The Berkeley Hills, known for their scenic views and proximity to nature, also face significant wildfire risks.

Researchers discover genetic keys for potential human heart regeneration

Humans are unable to regenerate heart muscle damaged by disease, unlike some animals such as zebrafish.

UC Berkeley study reveals insights into bat brain's role in memory formation

Every day, our brains transform fleeting experiences into long-term memories.

UC Berkeley chancellor addresses House committee on combating antisemitism

On July 15, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons is scheduled to testify before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Treasury targets 22 entities linked to Iran's shadow banking network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the designation of 22 entities based in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Türkiye.

IBM schedules Q2 2025 financial results announcement and webcast

IBM is set to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

Moody's Analytics advances Maxsight platform for enhanced risk management

In a world where risk is dynamic and data is abundant but often fragmented, Moody’s Maxsight is helping businesses redefine how they manage risk and compliance challenges in a holistic, unified way.

Theoretical physicist Mary K. Gaillard dies at age 86

Mary K. Gaillard, a theoretical physicist known for her contributions to the Standard Model of physics, passed away on May 23 at her home in Berkeley.

U.S imposes sanctions on North Korean cyber actors linked to revenue schemes

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Song Kum Hyok, a cyber actor linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB) hacking group Andariel.

IBM unveils next-gen server technology with launch of Power11

IBM has unveiled its latest innovation, the IBM Power11, which represents a significant advancement in enterprise IT infrastructure.

Moody’s recognized as category leader by Chartis Research for credit lending operations

Chartis Research has named Moody's a Category Leader in its 2025 Credit Lending Operations Quadrant Update.

NCUA initiates voluntary review of regulations affecting federally insured credit unions

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced its plans to voluntarily review agency regulations.

Moody's Bangkok forum highlights strategies for managing physical and transition risks

Recently, Moody’s organized a forum in Bangkok with The Thai Bankers’ Association.

Carlyle Group to announce Q2 financial results with conference call on August 6

The Carlyle Group Inc. has announced plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 on August 6, 2025.

Carlyle backs TPG's acquisition of Sabre's hospitality unit with $400 million financing

Global investment firm Carlyle has announced a $400 million financing through its Global Credit platform to support TPG's acquisition of Sabre Corporation’s Hospitality Solutions business.