Transcript of Press Conference by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Following the Close of the G7 Finance Ministers Meetings

Thank you for joining us today. I would like to thank Chancellor Sunak and Her Majesty’s government for hosting. This was our first in-person multilateral meeting — and I can definitively say a real life G7 meeting is much more enjoyable than the Zoom version. More importantly, our meetings this weekend emphasize the power of […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen following the Close of the G7 Finance Ministers Meetings

Remarks as prepared Thank you for joining us today. I would like to thank Chancellor Sunak and Her Majesty’s government for hosting.  This was our first in-person multilateral meeting —and I can definitively say a real life G7 meeting is much more enjoyable than the Zoom version.  More importantly, our meetings this weekend emphasize the […]

G7 FINANCE MINISTERS & CENTRAL BANK GOVERNORS COMMUNIQUÉ

5 June 2021, London, United Kingdom We, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the G7, met virtually on 28 May 2021, and Finance Ministers met in London on 4-5 June 2021, joined by the Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Eurogroup, and […]

OCC Releases CRA Evaluations for 18 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations

News Release 2021-63 | June 4, 2021 Share This Page: WASHINGTON—The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of May 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021. The list contains only national banks, federal savings associations, and insured federal […]

READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Call with European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis

WASHINGTON – Earlier today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo spoke with European Commission Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade, Valdis Dombrovskis. Deputy Secretary Adeyemo reaffirmed the importance of transatlantic cooperation and coordination on a wide range of issues.  They discussed international taxation, sanctions policy, investment security, U.S.-EU cross border data flows, combating corruption, […]

Publication of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Construction of Bureau of Engraving and Printing Currency Production Facility

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) announces the public availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which analyzes potential environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic impacts associated with Treasury’s proposal to construct and operate a new Currency Production […]

Media Advisory: U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen to Host a Press Conference Following the G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in London, England

Media Advisory U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen to Host a Press Conference Following the G7 Finance Ministers Meeting in London, England U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will host a press conference around 3:30pm British Summer Time on Saturday, June 5 following the conclusion of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting. […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at the G20 Infrastructure Investors Dialogue: Challenges and Opportunities in Environment, Social, and Governance-aligned Infrastructure Investment

As prepared for delivery  Minister Franco, Minister Al-Jadaan, Minister Indrawati and other distinguished guests, it’s an honor to be with you. I want to thank the Italian Presidency and the G20 for inviting me to speak with you, especially about such an important challenge: increasing infrastructure investment in accordance with environmental, social, and governance principles. These […]

Treasury Sanctions Influential Bulgarian Individuals and Their Expansive Networks for Engaging in Corruption

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Bulgarian individuals for their extensive roles in corruption in Bulgaria, as well as their networks encompassing 64 entities.  The Administration believes corruption degrades the rule of law, weakens economies and economic growth, undermines democratic institutions, perpetuates conflict, and […]

READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo’s Roundtable Discussion with Small Businesses

Earlier today, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo participated in a virtual roundtable discussion with representatives from organizations and associations working with small business traders across the country to discuss the impact of sanctions on their operations. The Deputy Secretary underscored the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to supporting small businesses as a cornerstone of the […]