The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in financial services while also addressing international sanctions and preparing for the upcoming G20 finance meetings. These measures include new tools for managing artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity risks, updated guidance on corporate taxes, and additional sanctions targeting violence in Sudan and fraud linked to drug cartels.
Treasury’s New AI Resources are part of a broader effort to bolster cybersecurity frameworks within financial institutions. The department has introduced a shared AI lexicon and a tailored risk management framework designed for the financial sector. These tools aim to help institutions navigate the complexities of AI, particularly in managing cybersecurity risks associated with its use.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of the U.S. taking a leading role in the secure adoption of AI technologies, particularly within financial services. He remarked, “As this Administration has made clear, it is imperative that the United States take the lead on developing innovative uses for artificial intelligence, and nowhere is that more important than in the financial sector.” The initiatives were developed through collaboration with various public and private stakeholders, focusing on practical tools that institutions can implement.
The Treasury’s new resources include a financial services AI risk management framework that adapts the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) guidelines to the sector. This framework is intended to streamline governance and operational practices for financial institutions, thereby enhancing their ability to adopt AI technologies securely.
In addition to the AI initiatives, the Treasury has released data on foreign investment flows, revealing a net inflow of $44.9 billion in December 2025. This figure reflects a combination of long-term and short-term securities, as well as banking flows. Notably, foreign private inflows accounted for $32.7 billion, while foreign official inflows reached $12.2 billion.
Corporate Tax Compliance has also been a focus for the Treasury, which, along with the Internal Revenue Service, issued additional guidance on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT). The new guidance aims to alleviate compliance burdens for businesses and provide clarity in tax administration.
The Treasury has outlined the 2026 G20 Finance Track schedule, which includes finance meetings in Washington, D.C., and Asheville, North Carolina. Key gatherings will take place on April 16, August 29-30, and August 31 to September 1, culminating in a leaders summit in Miami on December 14-15. Bessent highlighted the significance of these meetings, stating that they will leverage the U.S. economy’s growth to advance the G20’s core missions.
The Treasury has also imposed new sanctions targeting three commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) due to their involvement in severe human rights violations, including ethnic killings and torture. Bessent asserted that the U.S. will not tolerate such actions and called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan. The sanctions align with similar measures taken by the United Kingdom and the European Union, reflecting a coordinated international response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting millions.
In a related move, sanctions were also applied to a timeshare fraud network linked to the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG), which predominantly targets older Americans. The Treasury reported that approximately 6,000 U.S. victims have lost an estimated $300 million from these schemes between 2019 and 2023. Bessent reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to combating such criminal activities to protect American citizens.
Overall, the Treasury’s recent announcements encompass a wide array of initiatives designed to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience, support international cooperation, and address pressing humanitarian issues. These actions highlight the ongoing commitment of the U.S. government to lead in both economic and social spheres on the global stage.
