IMF chief Christine Lagarde stands trial over Bernard Tapie affair
Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, went on trial on Monday over her role in a scandal involving business magnate Bernard Tapie in 2008.
Dec 13, 2016, 03:07 AM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on trial in France over tycoon case
IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France on Monday over a massive state payout to a flamboyant tycoon when she was finance minister in a case that risks tarnishing her stellar career.
Dec 10, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
India's income will go up by 27% with women participation: IMF Chief
India's national income would increase by 27 percent if the participation of women in the workforce matches the level of men, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde has said.
Nov 15, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
IMF, World Bank call for measures to promote inclusive globalisation
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank leaders have called for measures to promote inclusive growth and resist anti-trade sentiments.
Oct 07, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
IMF chief gives Deutsche Bank tough advice, says need deal on fine
IMF chief Christine Lagarde gave Deutsche Bank some tough advice on Thursday, saying Germany`s biggest lender needed to reform its business model and rapidly reach a deal with US regulators over a potentially huge fine.
Oct 07, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Years of war, refugee flight has wrecked Middle East economies: IMF report
Middle East economies have plunged into decline in the years of war since the Arab Spring, creating daunting economic and development challenges, according to an IMF report released on Friday.
Sep 16, 2016, 20:21 PM IST
IMF boss Christine Lagarde to go on trial in France on December 12
Lagarde, 60, will be tried for negligence by the Court of Justice of the Republic -- a tribunal that hears cases against ministers accused of wrongdoing in the discharge of their duties.
Sep 13, 2016, 01:21 AM IST
G20 determined to combat 'populist backlash' on trade: IMF
G20 leaders resolved to combat a "populist backlash" against global trade, and highlight the benefits it has brought including lifting millions out of poverty, IMF's Christine Lagarde said Monday.
Sep 05, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
IMF's Christine Lagarde warns G20 to avoid 'low-growth trap'
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on global leaders to take "forceful" action to revive the world economy, sounding a stark warning ahead of this weekend`s G20 summit.
Sep 01, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
IMF expresses confidence in Christine Lagarde as French court orders trial
The International Monetary Fund expressed firm backing for Managing Director Christine Lagarde Friday after a French court ordered her to stand trial over a state payout to a businessman in 2008.
Jul 22, 2016, 18:40 PM IST
Ruling due on whether IMF chief to face trial in France
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is to find out on Friday whether she will stand trial in France over a massive state payout to tycoon Bernard Tapie when she was French economy minister nearly a decade ago.
Jul 22, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
Christine Lagarde says global growth forecast revised downward on Brexit
She made the comments at a briefing after meeting China`s Premier Li Keqiang and the head of the World Bank and other senior global economic officials.
Jul 22, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Loss of small-country bank access risks 'systemic' disruptions: IMF chief
The loss of correspondent banking relationships in developing countries as major banks try to limit risk exposures could marginalise small economies and cause "systemic" disruptions to their financial systems, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.
Jul 19, 2016, 09:37 AM IST
No world recession from Brexit but risks high: Christine Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said that Britain`s shock vote to quit the European Union has injected significant uncertainty into the global economy but is unlikely to cause a world recession.
Jul 07, 2016, 19:57 PM IST
IMF`s Lagarde should face trial in Tapie case: French prosecutor
A French prosecutor on Friday said IMF chief Christine Lagarde should stand trial for her handling of a massive state payout to tycoon Bernard Tapie in 2008 when she was France`s finance minister.
Jul 01, 2016, 19:25 PM IST
Key dates in Britain`s EU referendum
Wednesday is the last day of campaigning for Britain`s referendum on whether or not to stay in the EU, a momentous decision with far-reaching implications for Britain and Europe.
Jun 22, 2016, 17:34 PM IST
IMF: Bribery eats up 2 per cent of global economy
The cost of bribery alone tops more than two percent of global gross domestic product -- a broad measure of economic output -- and because it is tainted, that money is often sucked out of economies to offshore havens, meaning it does not contribute to growth.
May 12, 2016, 01:37 AM IST
IMF members urge ''growth-friendly'' spending, new lending tools
The International Monetary Fund`s steering committee on Saturday urged member countries to boost "growth-friendly" spending and said the Fund should explore new lending tools to help deal with slowing global growth.
Apr 17, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
Boris Johnson hails 'glorious' Brexit as G20 issues warning
London Mayor Boris Johnson launched a scathing attack on Brussels.
Apr 16, 2016, 02:26 AM IST
IMF`s Christine Lagarde urges Britain, EU to save `long marriage`
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde urged Britain and the European Union Thursday to keep communications open to avoid the failure of an "long marriage" with the Brexit vote.
Apr 14, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
