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US Probes Hack Of Treasury, Commerce Department

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Attacks by hackers linked to the Russian government against the U.S. Department of the Treasury , the U.S. Reuters quoted a Commerce Department spokesman as having stated: "We have asked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI to investigate, and we cannot comment further at this time.".

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Mnuchin Now Says All PPP Loan Recipients Will Face Audits

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Businesses that borrow money through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) can expect to be audited before the loans are forgiven, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told The Wall Street Journal. Typically, the Treasury depends on lenders to audit the small business loans it backs. While the SBA saw its budget grow with $2.8

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Showdown: California Firm Zumasys Sues SBA And Treasury Over PPP Loan

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Treasury Department. The SBA and Treasury have ordered companies applying for the forgivable bailout money to certify federal assistance was necessary. The San Clemente-based firm has asked a judge to cancel the April 23 directive and prevent the government from enforcing it, the news service reported. Zumasys Inc. Zumasys Inc.

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Biden Eyes Leaders With TIAA, Facebook And Google Ties For Economic Team

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Ferguson had been listed as a candidate for Treasury secretary, but the nomination instead went to former Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen. CNBC stated that a Biden transition spokesman did not respond to a request for comment about the potential nominations and that Biden is expected to announce economic appointments soon.

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Financial Crime Predictions 2021: More AI & Ransomware

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Change management — in particular, significant operational changes including governance over new technology innovation and implementation, such as the use of cloud computing, AI, digitalization in risk management processes, new products and services, and notable changes in strategic plans.

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MetaBank, Fiserv To Issue Preloaded Visa Cards For Stimulus Payments

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Treasury will allow two financial technology companies to issue prepaid Visa cards loaded with coronavirus stimulus payments. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had said a more efficient distribution of government funds would be achieved through digital delivery and prepaid card providers. The IRS still must provide 60.5

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US House OKs $2,000 Stimulus Checks, Sends Bill To Senate

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It's still uncertain how the legislation will fare in the Senate, and CNBC reported that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell didn't respond to requests for comment. House of Representatives voted Monday (Dec. He said it was a " disgrace " and demanded higher payments of $2,000.

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