READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with German Finance Minister Christian Lindner

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with German Finance Minister Christian Lindner. Secretary Yellen congratulated Minister Lindner on his recent appointment and expressed appreciation for Germany’s commitment to the transatlantic alliance. The Secretary welcomed Germany’s upcoming G7 Presidency, and they discussed priorities for the forthcoming G7 year. Secretary Yellen […]

Unauthorized Banking: Amarico Trust Bank

Alert 2021-5| December 9, 2021 Share This Page: To Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks and Federal Savings Associations; All State Banking Authorities; Chair, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chair, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (Districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsels; and All Examining Personnel The […]

Acting Comptroller Issues Statement on HUD Guidance for Special Purpose Credit Programs

News Release 2021-130 | December 9, 2021 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu issued the following statement today regarding special purpose credit programs: Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released guidance clarifying that special purpose credit programs that conform with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the Summit for Democracy

As prepared for delivery This gathering is a remarkable cross-section of the world’s democracies and, as we have heard so far, we share a common adversary: corruption. Whether it’s public officials on the take or laws that apply to everyone except the well-connected, corruption makes a mockery of our free and fair institutions.  That is […]

Treasury Issues Sanctions on International Anti-Corruption Day

Designations target corrupt individuals and networks in Central America, Europe, and Africa WASHINGTON — Today, on International Anti-Corruption Day, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting fifteen individuals and entities across several countries in Central America, Africa, and Europe. Today’s actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Regional Bank CEOs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen held a virtual roundtable with CEOs of regional banks today to discuss the state of the economy and the Biden-Harris Administration’s economic agenda. The Secretary noted that regional banks have played a critical role in implementing some of the most significant aspects of the American Rescue Plan […]

Acting Comptroller Discusses Reforming Overdraft Programs

News Release 2021-129 | December 8, 2021 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today discussed reforming bank overdraft programs to improve individuals’ financial health in remarks before the Consumer Federation of America’s 34th Annual Financial Services Conference. Related Links Media Contact Stephanie Collins(202) 649-6870 Related posts: New Brokered Deposits Rule Promotes […]

Treasury Targets Corruption Networks Linked to Transnational Organized Crime

Global Magnitsky Designations Target Nexus Between Public Corruption and Organized Crime WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting 16 individuals and 24 entities across several countries in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Today’s actions are taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with the Semiconductor Industry Association

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with the Semiconductor Industry Association’s Board of Directors today. Secretary Yellen noted the strength of America’s economic recovery and highlighted how the recently signed bipartisan infrastructure law will modernize U.S. infrastructure and strengthen the U.S. economy. She discussed how the law will drive domestic demand for […]

Readout: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with the Bank Policy Institute

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with the board of the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) today to discuss the state of the economy and the Biden-Harris economic agenda. Secretary Yellen highlighted the progress of the economic recovery and discussed how the newly passed bipartisan infrastructure law will help increase long term economic […]