Recent events
2025-06-15
Transactions
INFERENTIAL
Scott Bessent used variant name formatting ('SCOTT KH BESSENT') for his inaugural committee donation compared to standardized 'SCOTT BESSENT' for other FEC filings, potentially indicating different legal or financial…
2025-06-15
Transactions
INFERENTIAL
Scott Bessent's $250,000 inaugural committee donation represents his largest single documented political contribution, exceeding his Senate campaign contribution by a factor of 75x
2025-03-01
Other facts
PRIMARY
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has refused repeatedly to turn over Epstein records after multiple requests from Senator Wyden in 2025
2025-01-24
Transactions
PRIMARY
BESSENT, SCOTT of CHARLESTON, SC (employer: KEY SQUARE GROUP, occupation: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT) made a campaign contribution of $25.0K to SUNSHINE STATE FUTURE FUND on 2025-01-24. FEC transaction ID: [postcode…
2025-01-06
Transactions
PRIMARY
BESSENT, SCOTT KH of CHARLESTON, SC made a campaign contribution of $250.0K to TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE, INC. on 2025-01-06. FEC transaction ID: F132.147907046.
2024-12-31
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SECONDARY
The December 31, 2024 timing of Bessent's correction aligns with both Treasury Secretary nomination vetting procedures and year-end FEC reporting deadlines, creating dual compliance pressures
2024-12-31
Transactions
SECONDARY
The FEC transaction sequence for Bessent's Hyde-Smith contribution shows same-day correction (original $6.6K, correction -$3.3K, final $3.3K), indicating real-time compliance monitoring rather than periodic review
2024-12-31
Transactions
SECONDARY
Scott Bessent's contribution correction to Cindy Hyde-Smith occurred during his Treasury Secretary nomination period, when financial activities would face heightened scrutiny from Senate confirmation processes
2024-12-31
Transactions
SECONDARY
Scott Bessent's contribution correction demonstrates that Key Square Group's political compliance systems required real-time adjustment during his Treasury Secretary nomination period, suggesting heightened attention…
2024-11-06
Transactions
PRIMARY
BESSENT, SCOTT of CHARLESTON, SC (employer: KEY SQUARE GROUP, occupation: INVESTMENT MGMT) made a campaign contribution of $2.0K to REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF NEW MEXICO on 2024-11-06. FEC transaction ID…
2024-06-15
Transactions
INFERENTIAL
Scott Bessent's contribution correction to Hyde-Smith demonstrates that Key Square Group's initial compliance screening failed to catch a basic FEC contribution limit violation, suggesting potential gaps in their…
2024-06-15
Transactions
INFERENTIAL
The December 31, 2024 timing of Bessent's contribution correction coincided with his Treasury Secretary nomination period, when financial activities would face heightened scrutiny from Senate confirmation processes
2015-01-01
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PRIMARY
Scott Bessent founded Key Square Group in 2015 after leaving Soros Fund Management
2014-06-15
Transactions
SECONDARY
Scott Bessent's 2014 SEC filing occurred during the Dodd-Frank compliance deadline period, when hedge fund investment advisers managing over $150 million were required to register with the SEC by mid-2014
2014-06-15
Other facts
INFERENTIAL
Scott Bessent's 2014 SEC filing represents his return to regulatory disclosure after a 4-year gap, potentially coinciding with Key Square Group's operational launch or new regulatory requirements for hedge fund managers
2014-01-01
Transactions
SECONDARY
Scott Bessent sold a house in Miami Beach for $14.5 million in 2014
2011-01-01
Transactions
PRIMARY
Scott Bessent served as Chief Investment Officer at Soros Fund Management from 2011 to 2015
2009-03-16
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SECONDARY
Scott Bessent filed filing with the SEC on 2009-03-16. Accession number: N/A.
2000-01-01
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PRIMARY
Scott Bessent founded Bessent Capital in 2000, which closed in 2005
