All U.S. Treasury articles
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News BriefOCC cites three banks for risk management, BSA-related failures
The Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency cited three banks for unsafe and unsound business practices that mirror issues similar to what spurred last year’s banking crisis, including risks posed to bank investments by higher interest rates and liquidity concerns in the event of a bank’s failure.
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ArticleTreasury issues 5 recommendations for modernizing U.S. sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a series of recommendations as to how to “adapt and modernize” the government’s use of sanctions to enhance their effectiveness in supporting national security objectives.
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ArticlePandora Papers exposed gaps in AML compliance. Is beneficial ownership registry the answer?
FinCEN’s upcoming ultimate beneficial ownership registry could help to combat some of the anti-money laundering deficiencies put on display by the Pandora Papers, but not until Congress gets serious about funding the initiative.
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ArticleAnalysis: Improving SARs effectiveness takes more than act of Congress
In the wake of 2020’s FinCEN Files leaks, the U.S. Treasury this year will undertake a thorough reevaluation of the country’s AML program under the Bank Secrecy Act.
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ArticleMnuchin rips Lakers, fumes over public companies receiving coronavirus loans
Reacting to news the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers received a coronavirus aid loan meant for small businesses, U.S. Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday all such loans over $2 million will be audited and some companies could face criminal liability.
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FASB tees up CECL issues, but not deferral
The FASB will meet to discern implementation issues associated with CECL, but the possibility of a deferral in the effective date is not on the agenda.
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Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on BEAT
The U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued proposed regulations on the base erosion and anti-abuse tax established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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Banks appeal to Treasury to intervene on CECL
Banks are asking Treasury to intervene on CECL and delay it, worried implementation will threaten financial stability in a future recession.
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ArticleGuidance confirms diminished tax benefits for exec comp
While certain aspects of tax reform remain ambiguous, the provisions around the deductibility of executive compensation awards are becoming clearer.
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Treasury, IRS issue proposed GILTI rules under tax reform
Treasury and the IRS have issued proposed new regulations on how to calculate global intangible low-taxed income under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.