Tag: Treasury Department

Pfizer-Allergan merger called off in wake of Treasury rule

Pfizer-Allergan merger called off in wake of Treasury rule

Joseph Lawler · April 6, 2016 11:34 am

Pelosi: Corporate inversions an ‘insult’ to working families

Pelosi: Corporate inversions an ‘insult’ to working families

Susan Ferrechio · April 5, 2016 6:35 pm

Obama to Congress: Crack down on ‘insidious’ tax inversions

Obama to Congress: Crack down on ‘insidious’ tax inversions

Joseph Lawler · April 5, 2016 4:33 pm

In a press call Monday afternoon, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced a new effort by the Treasury to curb the practice known as "earnings stripping." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Treasury rule puts the squeeze on corporate inversions

Joseph Lawler · April 4, 2016 9:08 pm

President Obama said that his administration is not considering allowing Iran to use dollars for some business transactions. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama says no dollars for Iran

Nicole Duran · April 2, 2016 1:59 am

The Metlife ruling could set precedent limiting the powers of the Financial Stability Oversight Council. (Wikimedia Commons)

MetLife wins case challenging its status as threat to financial system

Joseph Lawler · March 30, 2016 2:58 pm

Jack Lew has been nominated to be ambassador to Israel by the Biden administration. His Senate hearing will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

Lew warns against sanctions overuse

Nicole Duran · March 30, 2016 2:26 pm

The Obama administration on Thursday sanctioned additional companies and people for aiding Iran's ballistic missile program. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Treasury adds to Iranian sanctions list

Nicole Duran · March 24, 2016 10:06 pm

Federal law makes banking a headache for businesses selling marijuana. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Senators from pot states press regulators for clear banking rules

Joseph Lawler · March 24, 2016 5:14 pm

Headed by Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and comprising all the heads of the top financial regulatory agencies, the council has the power to declare any financial firm "systemically important" and subject it to tighter supervision and stricter regulations. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Financial officials promise update on possible asset manager regulation

Joseph Lawler · March 21, 2016 10:44 pm

President Obama and his allies have sought in recent weeks to defend the 2010 financial reform law. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Ahead of major tests, Obama claims success on banking reform

Joseph Lawler · March 19, 2016 4:01 am

Bernie Sanders called on the Treasury to write new rules to prevent Pfizer from avoiding U.S. taxes if it undergoes its planned $160 billion deal with Dublin-based Allergan. (AP Photo)

Sanders takes aim at Pfizer-Allergan inversion

Joseph Lawler · March 18, 2016 5:35 pm