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U.S.-UK working group discusses economic stability, digital finance at London meeting

The U.S.-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group held its 11th official meeting in London on June 3, 2025.

Parsons and IBM collaborate on new air traffic control system

Parsons Corporation and IBM have announced a collaboration to develop a new air traffic control system in response to President Donald Trump’s and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision.

Agencies issue exemption order on customer identification program requirements

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, and the National Credit Union Administration have issued an order granting an exemption from a requirement of the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule.

Boston Fed President visits South Coast Rail; discusses economic impact

The South Coast Rail service in southeastern Massachusetts, which opened this spring, has reconnected the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton to Boston by commuter rail for the first time in 65 years.

Carlyle and UBS collaborate on private equity secondaries initiative

Global investment firm Carlyle and UBS's Unified Global Alternatives (UGA) business have announced a collaboration focused on an open-ended private equity secondaries initiative aimed at wealth management clients.

Cleveland Fed survey reveals business concerns over higher tariffs

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has released findings from a recent survey examining the expected impact of higher tariffs and changes to immigration policy on regional businesses.

Cleveland Fed's Policy Summit features President Hammack's remarks

President Hammack delivered opening remarks at the Cleveland Fed’s Policy Summit on June 26, 2025.

Cleveland Fed hosts policy summit focusing on economic growth and stability

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland recently hosted its seventeenth Policy Summit, a community development event that gathered experts to discuss economic growth and financial stability.

Keyring approach offers flexible alternative for managing complex data environments

Organizations are rethinking their data management strategies as data becomes both a strategic asset and a compliance challenge.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland hosts Policy Summit on community building

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, in collaboration with several other Federal Reserve Banks, is hosting the seventeenth Policy Summit on June 26-27, 2025.

CFOs express heightened concern over tariffs impacting costs and investments

Financial decision-makers have expressed increased concern over tariffs and trade policy, according to the CFO Survey conducted by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta.

IBM deploys first Quantum System Two outside U.S., collaborates with RIKEN

IBM and RIKEN have announced the deployment of the first IBM Quantum System Two outside the United States, marking a significant milestone in quantum computing.

Federal Reserve official discusses economic outlook amid trade tensions

The Federal Reserve System's structure and its responsibilities were discussed in a recent speech, highlighting its role in supporting the US economy and financial system.

Cleveland Fed president discusses monetary policy at forum

President Hammack addressed a monetary policy forum on June 24, 2025.

EU-U.S. Financial Regulatory Forum discusses mutual interests

The EU-U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum convened on June 24-25, 2025, to discuss financial regulatory matters of shared interest.

Diversified Energy partners with Carlyle for $2B investment in US energy assets

Diversified Energy Company PLC and Carlyle have announced a strategic partnership to invest up to $2 billion in existing proved developed producing (PDP) natural gas and oil assets across the United States.

Tom Barkin to address New York Association for Business Economics

Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin is set to deliver a speech to the New York Association for Business Economics on June 26, 2025.

Berkeley professor advocates for earthen architecture using modern technology

In a recent 101 in 101 video, Ronald Rael, a professor of architecture and art department chair at Berkeley, discussed the potential of earthen architecture for future construction.

Treasury announces key senior appointments including counselor to secretary

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced new appointments for senior roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

U.S. Treasury sanctions entities linked to Iran's defense procurement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against one individual, eight entities, and one vessel for their involvement in procuring sensitive machinery for Iran’s defense industry.