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

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Treasury outlines guiding principles for Bank Secrecy Act modernization
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender addressed the 62nd Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) plenary meeting organized by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Washington.

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U.S. sanctions five leaders of violent Mexican cartel under counterterrorism authorities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned five leaders of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), a violent cartel involved in trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

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Treasury reports TIC data showing a $14B outflow for April 2025
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for April 2025.

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Treasury backs new international payment norms amid efforts against illicit finance
On June 13, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its joint plenary with MONEYVAL in Strasbourg, France.

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Treasury releases annual reports on social security and medicare trustees
Following a meeting of the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the annual Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports.

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Treasury Secretary supports Senate's new tax relief bill
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has expressed support for the Senate's introduction of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.

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Secretary Bessent discusses economic initiatives before House Ways and Means Committee
Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Neal, and members of the committee, Secretary Scott Bessent expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak before the House Ways and Means Committee.
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Treasury Secretary highlights tax success and trade progress before Senate subcommittee
Secretary Scott Bessent recently addressed the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, emphasizing the Treasury Department's commitment to improving national finances, job creation, and economic strengthening.
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U.S. Treasury targets sham charities funding Hamas and PFLP
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on five individuals and five overseas charities accused of financially supporting Hamas's military operations under the guise of humanitarian work.

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Treasury targets Los Chapitos faction over fentanyl trafficking ties
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken decisive action against Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel involved in fentanyl trafficking.

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Financial Stability Oversight Council discusses digital assets and commercial real estate
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent led a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the Department of the Treasury.

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U.S. sanctions target Iranian shadow banking network led by Zarringhalam brothers
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned over 30 individuals and entities connected to Iranian brothers Mansour, Nasser, and Fazlolah Zarringhalam.

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Treasury appoints Joseph Lavorgna as counselor to Secretary
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a significant appointment within the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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U.S. Treasury targets cocaine trafficking network involving Guyanese officials
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals, including four Guyanese and two Colombian nationals, for their roles in trafficking cocaine from South America to the United States,...

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U.S. Treasury releases report on foreign exchange policies without new manipulation designations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its semiannual report to Congress on the macroeconomic and foreign exchange policies of major trading partners of the United States.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reconstruction fund with Ukrainian economy minister
Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a meeting with Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.

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Scott Bessent emphasizes US-Switzerland ties at American Swiss Foundation event
Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the American Swiss Foundation, emphasizing the longstanding relationship between the United States and Switzerland.

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Treasury sanctions Philippine firm linked to major cyber scam network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Funnull Technology Inc., a company based in the Philippines, and its administrator, Liu Lizhi.

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U.S issues immediate sanctions relief for Syria through General License 25
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 25 to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria.

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