Bank of America Faces Congressional Probe Over January 6 Information-Sharing
In the latest development surrounding the investigation into banks’ handling of customer information during the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a subpoena to Bank of America. This move is part of a broader inquiry into the information-sharing practices between financial institutions and the FBI. Despite some documents being provided, the bank has yet to share the complete filing submitted to the FBI. The investigation, initiated in May, raises concerns about the delicate balance between national security imperatives and consumer privacy rights, potentially influencing future legislation on data privacy in the financial sector. The outcome of these inquiries could set crucial precedents for the handling and sharing of customer information by financial institutions.
US Regulators Seize Control of First Republic Bank
The US regulators have seized control of First Republic Bank, making it the third financial institution taken under government control this year, then promptly accepted a bid from JPMorgan Chase for virtually the lender’s all assets.
EXCLUSIVE Chinese defence firm has taken over lifting Venezuelan oil for debt offset -sources
China has entrusted a defence-focussed state firm to ship millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil despite U.S. sanctions, part of a deal to offset Caracas’ billions of dollars of debt to Beijing, according to three sources and tanker tracking data.
EXCLUSIVE New York City to auction sanctioned Venezuelan mogul’s apartment
New York City plans next month to auction a midtown Manhattan apartment owned by a Venezuelan media mogul with ties to socialist President Nicolas Maduro’s government, after U.S. sanctions forced him to miss condominium payments, court records show.
Explainer: U.S. Treasury pushes Russia towards default: What next?
The lapse of a key U.S. license allowing Russia to make payments on its sovereign debt to U.S. holders has put the prospect of the country defaulting on its sovereign debt back into focus.
Proposed China investment curb by U.S. sparks debate among chipmakers
Chipmakers are divided over how aggressively to oppose a legislative proposal that would give the U.S. government sweeping new powers to block billions in U.S. investment into China, according to documents seen by Reuters.
U.S. stops Russian bond payments, raising pressure on Moscow
The United States stopped the Russian government on Monday from paying holders of its sovereign debt more than $600 million from reserves held at U.S. banks, in a move meant to ratchet up pressure on Moscow and eat into its holdings of dollars.
Japan urges crypto firms to comply with sanctions against Russia
Japanese authorities ordered crypto exchanges on Monday not to process transactions involving crypto assets subject to asset-freeze sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the war in Ukraine.
Bitcoin jumps after apparent Yellen statement quells U.S. clampdown fears
Bitcoin led a rally in cryptocurrencies on Wednesday after what appeared to be a prematurely published U.S. Treasury statement allayed market worries about a sudden tightening of U.S. rules around digital assets.
Analysis: Biden’s regulatory agenda to take shape in 2022
Next year will be a turning point for U.S. financial policy as Democratic President Joe Biden’s new regulators ready a slew of rule changes that are set to create headaches for Wall Street and corporate America.
