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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to discuss cooperation on economic security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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US imposes sanctions on over 30 entities linked to Iranian oil trade

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State have announced new sanctions on over 30 individuals and vessels involved in the sale and transportation of Iranian petroleum-related...
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Treasury Secretary meets with French minister to discuss economic and security priorities

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Éric Lombard.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary discusses reforms with Argentine Finance Minister

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo.
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FATF concludes plenary focusing on terrorism financing and child exploitation

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently concluded a plenary session in Paris, focusing on issues related to proliferation financing and terrorist financing risks.
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Treasury Secretary discusses economic issues with China's Vice Premier

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held an introductory call with Vice Premier He Lifeng of China.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Rwandan minister over DRC conflict involvement

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, and Lawrence Kanyuka Kingston, a senior member and spokesperson for...
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Treasury Building's historic Gallatin entrance reopens after five years

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reopened the historic Gallatin entrance of the Treasury Department building, located at 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Treasury Secretary meets Hungarian foreign minister to discuss bilateral relations

Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent conducted an introductory call with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó.
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Treasury releases international capital data showing December inflow trends

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its Treasury International Capital (TIC) data for December 2024, revealing a net TIC inflow of $87.1 billion.
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US, UK, Australia sanction Russian firm linked to ransomware attacks

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have jointly sanctioned Zservers, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting services provider.
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Treasury Secretary discusses G7 priorities with Canadian finance minister

Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent had an introductory call with Canadian Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc.
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Rodney E. Hood set to become first deputy comptroller at OCC

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has announced plans to appoint Rodney E. Hood as a Deputy Comptroller and designate him as the First Deputy Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
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U.S. sanctions network over alleged Iranian oil shipments

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on an international network accused of facilitating the shipment of Iranian crude oil to China.
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Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reports on economic conditions affecting borrowing strategies

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has issued a report to the Secretary of the Treasury, providing insights into current economic conditions and their implications for Treasury borrowing strategies.
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U.S. Treasury announces $125B offering in new quarterly refunding plan

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced plans to issue $125 billion in Treasury securities to refund approximately $106.2 billion of maturing Treasury notes and bonds.
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Treasury Secretary holds first call with Bank of Japan Governor

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in a virtual introductory meeting with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.
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Treasury announces nominations for assistant secretaries for financial institutions and markets

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced President Trump's intention to nominate Luke Pettit and Jason De Sena Trennert for roles at the United States Department of the Treasury.
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Treasury committee reviews fiscal strategies amid shifting economic landscape

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee convened on February 4, 2025, at the Department of the Treasury to discuss various financial matters.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses economic priorities with ECB President Lagarde

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent recently engaged in an introductory meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
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