Politics10/7/2025•Bloomberg

Senate Confirms Ben Black to Lead US Development Lender

Senate Confirms Ben Black to Lead US Development Lender

The US Senate has confirmed Ben Black as the new head of the International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), a key development lender. Ben Black, the son of billionaire Leon Black, will now lead this agency that has been central to several of President Donald Trump's major initiatives. The IDFC plays a crucial role in financing projects and initiatives that promote economic development and growth in developing countries. The confirmation of Ben Black to this position underscores the continued emphasis on the IDFC's role in the administration's foreign policy and economic agenda. The appointment is expected to provide continuity and stability in the leadership of this important development finance institution.

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