Ben Black Takes US Lending Agency to Wall Street With NYC Office

Fresh from a tripling of its financial resources, the Washington-based US International Development Finance Corp. is opening a Wall Street office to lure more private-sector talent and deals.

“Our new presence in New York City represents a significant step in addressing the critical need for DFC to operate at the pace of the private sector,” said Ben Black, who President Donald Trump tapped to lead the DFC last year.

“By strategically positioning ourselves in the world’s financial capital, we are expanding access to global investment opportunities, attracting new private sector talent, and giving all DFC staff access to knowledge, ...