Treasury Takes Additional Sanctions Actions Across Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 3, 2022 / Source: Treasury
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated two individuals and one business entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14033. These designations follow OFAC’s September 26, 2022 designation of a corrupt state prosecutor in BiH and build on other recent sanctions imposed on…
PRESS RELEASE: Financial Stability Oversight Council Releases Report on Digital Asset Financial Stability Risks and Regulation
October 3, 2022 / Source: Treasury
WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) today released its Report on Digital Asset Financial Stability Risks and Regulation. The Council voted to approve the report in response to Section 6 of President Biden’s Executive Order 14067, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets.” As called for by the Executive Order, the report reviews financial stability…
Update to Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions
October 3, 2022 / Source: FFIEC
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, on behalf of its members, released an update to the October 2018 Cybersecurity Resource Guide for Financial Institutions. The updated resource guide now includes ransomware-specific resources to address the ongoing threat of ransomware incidents. Details are available at https://www.ffiec.gov/cybersecurity.htm, under the subheading “FFIEC Resources”.
Federal Reserve Board finalizes updates to the Board’s rule concerning debit card transactions
October 3, 2022 / Source: FRB
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday finalized updates to the Board’s rule concerning debit card transactions. Pursuant to statute, the updates specify that debit card issuers should enable at least two payment card networks to process all debit card transactions, including “card-not-present” transactions, such as online payments.1 The final rule is substantially similar to the proposal…
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Issues Statement on FSOC’s Report on Digital Asset Financial Stability Risks and Regulation
October 3, 2022 / Source: OCC
WASHINGTON—Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today released the following statement in support of the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) Report on Digital Asset Financial Stability Risks and Regulation. I would like to start by thanking Secretary Yellen, the member agencies, and all the staff for carefully examining the dynamics and structures within…
Plain Writing Act Compliance Report 2022
October 2, 2022 / Source: CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s ninth annual Plain Writing Act Compliance Report is presented to fulfill the Bureau’s statutory responsibilities pursuant to the Plain Writing Act of 2010. Our commitment to the goals of the Plain Writing Act is central to the Bureau’s mission to make consumer financial markets work for consumers. Fundamental to our…
Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income for Third Quarter 2022
October 2, 2022 / Source: FDIC
The attached materials pertain to the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report) for the September 30, 2022, report date and provide guidance on certain reporting issues. This Financial Institution Letter and the attached Supplemental Instructions should be shared with the individual responsible for preparing the Call Report at your institution. Please plan to complete as early…
Global Financial Stability Considerations for Monetary Policy in a High-Inflation Environment
October 2, 2022 / Source: FRB
At “Financial Stability Considerations for Monetary Policy,” a research conference organized by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, New York, New York I want to start by thanking Anna Kovner, Rochelle Edge, and Bill Bassett for organizing this conference. The current global environment highlights…
Agencies announce forthcoming resolution plan guidance for large banks and deliver feedback on resolution plan of Truist Financial Corporation
October 2, 2022 / Source: FRB
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board on Friday jointly announced they anticipate issuing guidance to help certain large banks further develop their resolution plans. Resolution plans, required by the Dodd-Frank Act and commonly known as “living wills,” describe a financial company’s strategy for rapid and orderly resolution under bankruptcy in the…
Treasury Imposes Swift and Severe Costs on Russia for Putin’s Purported Annexation of Regions of Ukraine
October 2, 2022 / Source: Treasury
TREASURY SANCTIONS INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS FOR SUPPORTING RUSSIA’S DEFENSE SECTOR AND WARNS OF COSTS FOR THOSE OUTSIDE RUSSIA WHO PROVIDE POLITICAL OR ECONOMIC SUPPORT FOR RUSSIA’S PURPORTED ANNEXATION WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 14 persons in Russia’s military-industrial complex, including two international suppliers, three key…
Treasury Targets Financial and Shipping Facilitators of Iranian Petrochemicals and Petroleum Sales.
September 29, 2022 / Source: Treausry
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an international network of companies involved in the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of Iranian petrochemicals and petroleum products to end users in South and East Asia. Today’s action targets Iranian brokers and several front companies…
FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting to Support Law Enforcement Efforts, Counter Illicit Finance, and Increase Transparency.
September 29, 2022 / Source: FinCEN
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a historic step in support of U.S. government efforts to crack down on illicit finance and enhance transparency by issuing a final rule establishing a beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, pursuant to the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The rule will require most corporations, limited liability companies,…
Federal Reserve Board announces that six of the nation’s largest banks will participate in a pilot climate scenario analysis exercise designed to enhance the ability of supervisors and firms to measure and manage climate-related financial risks.
September 29, 2022 / Source: FRB
The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that six of the nation’s largest banks will participate in a pilot climate scenario analysis exercise designed to enhance the ability of supervisors and firms to measure and manage climate-related financial risks. Scenario analysis—in which the resilience of financial institutions is assessed under different hypothetical climate scenarios—is an…
The New Landscape for Banking Competition
September 28, 2022 / Source: FRB
Good morning and thank you, Jim, it’s great to be back here in St. Louis for this year’s research conference. While the Federal Reserve learned a lot about how to operate virtually during these past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, there are certain interactions and discussions that are just better face to face. For me,…
Help us spur new opportunities for homeowners in the mortgage market
September 28, 2022 / Source: CFPB
Mortgage payments are often a household’s single largest expense, so the terms of a mortgage greatly impact a household’s financial stability. When interest rates decline, many borrowers benefit from the lower rates by refinancing their loans. However, mortgage refinancing can be harder to access for borrowers with smaller loan balances. Black and Hispanic borrowers, who…
Recovering from Elder Financial Exploitation: A framework for policy and research.
September 28, 2022 / Source: CFPB
Elder financial exploitation (EFE) robs millions of older adults of their money and property. Despite the frequency and magnitude of the monetary losses in elder financial exploitation, little is known about how, and when older adults recover the money they have lost. This report provides the first comprehensive description of the experience of how older…
Federal Reserve Board finalizes supervisory framework for insurance organizations that are overseen by the Board
September 28, 2022 / Source: FRB
The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized a supervisory framework for insurance organizations that are overseen by the Board. The final framework is substantially similar to the proposal made earlier this year. The supervisory framework applies supervisory guidance and resources based on a supervised insurance organization’s risk. It also establishes a supervisory rating system for firms based…
Mortgage Rates Now at 20-Year Highs.
September 27, 2022 / Source: Mortgage
The most recent historical high water market for mortgage rates was “14 years.” It was broken so many times in September that we officially declared it to be boring last Tuesday. Now, less than a week later, 14-year highs would be more exciting than boring. As of mid-day today, we’re officially at 20 year highs. Perhaps it should be…
Treasury Sanctions Iran’s Morality Police and Senior Security Officials for Violence Against Protesters and the Death of Mahsa Amini.
September 22, 2022 / Source: Treasury
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating Iran’s Morality Police for abuse and violence against Iranian women and the violation of the rights of peaceful Iranian protestors. The Morality Police are responsible for the recent death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested and detained…
CFPB Launches Effort to Spur New Opportunities for Homeowners in the Mortgage Market.
September 22, 2022 / Source: CFPB
Agency seeks information on refinances, mortgage products to promote competition and support household financial stability. Washington, D.C. – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for public input on ways to spur new mortgage products that help households. The CFPB seeks insights on ways to improve mortgage refinances for homeowners who would benefit from refinancing,…
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
September 21, 2022 / Source: FRB
Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures. Russia’s war against Ukraine is causing tremendous human and…
California to Receive up to $1.1 Billion from U.S. Treasury Department to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through the American Rescue Plan.
September 21, 2022 / Source: Treasury
California Approved to Receive Federal Funding Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of California’s application for funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) for up to $1.1 billion, the largest funding amount that has been approved in the SSBCI program. The…
FDIC Launches 3rd Annual Academic Challenge
September 20, 2022 / Source: FDIC
WASHINGTON – The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the launch of the agency’s third annual Academic Challenge, a competition among teams of university and college students to address questions concerning the U.S. banking sector. This year’s challenge will focus on “The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates on the Banking Sector.” The FDIC’s Center for Financial…
Remarks by Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Brent Neiman at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
September 20, 2022 / Source: Treasury
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Adam, I appreciate the opportunity to speak here today. I last gave a talk at PIIE a couple of years ago, while wearing my previous hat as an academic. One great thing that you immediately notice about PIIE’s experts and affiliates is that in addition to economic theory, they…
Treasury Seeks Public Input on Illicit Finance, National Security Risks Posed by Digital Assets
September 19, 2022 / Source: Treasury
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury today filed a Request for Comment (RFC) to seek feedback from the American people on the illicit finance and national security risks posed by digital assets. The filing is pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Executive Order, “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets” and the subsequent Illicit Finance…