United States Department of the Treasury

Does the Earnings Stripping Regulation Remove Too Much?
Risk & Compliance

Does the Earnings Stripping Regulation Remove Too Much?

Questions will arise over whether an intercompany transaction will be treated by the IRS as debt or as stock.
By Therese Tucker | August 10, 2016
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Marketplace Lending ‘Untested’: Treasury
Risk

Marketplace Lending ‘Untested’: Treasury

How will online lenders fare in an adverse credit environment? More transparency on loans and securitization markets is needed, says Treasury.
By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2016
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Treasury Targets Non-Savers With New ‘MyRA’
Workplace Issues

Treasury Targets Non-Savers With New ‘MyRA’

The no-fee retirement account is intended as a starter option for the millions of Americans without a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored savings plan.
By Matthew Heller | November 5, 2015
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U.S. Budget Deficit at Lowest Level Since 2009
The Economy

U.S. Budget Deficit at Lowest Level Since 2009

The fiscal 2015 shortfall represents only 2.5% of the economy, reflecting increased collection of taxes and higher corporate profits.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 16, 2015
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Treasury Launches Study of Peer-to-Peer Lending
Technology

Treasury Launches Study of Peer-to-Peer Lending

How should 'the financial regulatory framework evolve to support the safe growth of this industry?' is one question the Treasury Department is asking.
By Matthew Heller | July 16, 2015
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Don’t Let Fannie and Freddie Go: Treasury Official
Risk Management

Don’t Let Fannie and Freddie Go: Treasury Official

While housing finance needs fixing, "simply returning [the GSEs] to the way they were before" is neither practical nor realistic, says a Treasury adviser.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 6, 2015
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Private Investors Profiting From TARP Auctions
Regulation

Private Investors Profiting From TARP Auctions

Many community banks now owe TARP dividends to outside investors or have to buy back preferred shares at a premium.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 28, 2015
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Board Members Favor Legislation on Inversions
The Cloud

Board Members Favor Legislation on Inversions

A significant number of directors also think Congress should tackle broad-based tax reform at the same time.
By Matthew Heller | October 21, 2014
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A Benefits Balancing Act
Workplace Issues

A Benefits Balancing Act

CFOs consider how to manage the financial risk of benefits while giving employees what they want — and need.
By | October 16, 2014
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New Inversion Rules Don’t Deter $1.9B Steris Deal
Tax

New Inversion Rules Don’t Deter $1.9B Steris Deal

Medical equipment manufacturer expects to lower its effective tax rate by about six percentage points by moving its tax domicile to the United Kingdom.
By Matthew Heller | October 14, 2014
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U.S., Canada to Vote Against Financing Russian Projects
Global Business

U.S., Canada to Vote Against Financing Russian Projects

In the wake of the Malaysian jet disaster, the U.S. plans on opposing aid projects for Russia funded by the World Bank.
By Iris Dorbian | July 25, 2014
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Ailing Credit Unions Draw Attention of TARP Watchdog
Risk

Ailing Credit Unions Draw Attention of TARP Watchdog

Eighty-three percent of the credit unions that received funds through the Community Development Capital Initiative still have not paid back Treasury.
By Vincent Ryan | June 10, 2014
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