Agencies Announce Public Meeting on the Proposed Acquisition by The Toronto-Dominion Bank of First Horizon Corporation; Public Comment Period Extended

News Release 2022-56 | May 17, 2022 Share This Page: Joint Release Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency The Federal Reserve Board (Board) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a joint public meeting on the proposal by The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Toronto, Ontario, […]

Agencies Announce Public Meeting on Proposed Bank of Montreal Acquisition of BancWest Holding Inc. and Bank of the West; Public Comment Period Extended

News Release 2022-55 | May 17, 2022 Share This Page: Joint Release Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve SystemOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency The Federal Reserve Board (Board) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced a joint public meeting on the proposal by Bank of Montreal, Montreal, Canada, […]

Acting Comptroller Discusses Risk Management

News Release 2022-54 | May 17, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed the importance of risk management in remarks at Bloomberg Risk & Regulation Week 2022.  In his remarks, the Acting Comptroller encouraged banks to assess exposures and adjust risk profiles ahead of potential uncertainty and volatility in […]

Acting Comptroller Issues Statement on Misuse of FDIC Name, Logo

News Release 2022-53 | May 17, 2022 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu issued the following statement at today’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) board meeting regarding the final rule on false advertising, misrepresentation of insured status and misuse of the FDIC’s name or logo. I support the final rule implementing […]

Remarks by Climate Counselor John Morton at the MSCI Capital for Climate Action Conference on Treasury’s Efforts to Promote Transparency and Accountability Around Financial Institutions’ Net-Zero Targets

Remarks As prepared for Delivery. Thank you, Henry, for that introduction.  MSCI has been a leader in developing the data and information that investors need to assess climate-related risks and opportunities, and the theme of this event – Capital for Climate Action – is very timely.   In recent weeks, the global effort to keep a […]

READOUT: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meetings in Brussels, Belgium

BRUSSELS—Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as well as European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni.  Secretary Yellen emphasized that the United States stands with Ukraine and welcomed Europe’s close cooperation in holding Russia accountable […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the Brussels Economic Forum

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery  Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Brussels Economic Forum.  I am honored to be giving the Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa lecture.   It is fitting that our discussions today focus on building the economy of the next generation, given the uncertainty about the future of the global economy inherent […]

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo at the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

As Prepared for Delivery Ministers and distinguished panelists, greetings from Washington. While I am unfortunately not able to be with you in person, I deeply appreciate the chance to speak with you and address some of the issues I know you are facing.  The last two years have underscored the importance of the discussions you […]

READOUT: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meetings in Warsaw, Poland

WARSAW—U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited Warsaw, Poland from May 14-16. In meetings with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Finance Minister Magdalena Rzeczkowska, Secretary Yellen reiterated the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and welcomed Poland’s strong partnership in holding Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine. The Secretary expressed […]

Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Delivers Remarks at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw, Poland

WARSAW, POLAND – Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen visited the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto. The Museum showcases the important history of Jews in Poland over the past thousand years and stands directly across from the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes, […]