Treasury Updates Rules for Marketable Securities Buyback Operations
Published Date: 3/30/2026
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Summary
Starting March 30, 2026, the Treasury is updating the rules for buying back marketable Treasury securities. More people can now directly offer securities for redemption, and the paperwork has been simplified and clarified. These changes make the process smoother and reflect how the Treasury currently operates, affecting investors and financial institutions involved in these buybacks.
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