IMF`s Lagarde urges debt restructuring for Greece
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Friday the Fund was ready to participate in what she called a "complete" package to put the Greek economy back on its feet, make its debt sustainable and allow it to get its funding from financial markets.
Jul 17, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Merkel insists Greece debt haircut 'out of the question'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated Thursday that she opposes a debt "haircut" for Greece, a day after IMF chief Christine Lagarde called for debt restructuring for the crisis-hit country.
Jul 10, 2015, 00:26 AM IST
IMF 'ready to assist Greece if requested': Lagarde
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that the global crisis lender would assist Greece if asked, a day after Greek voters rejected a prior bailout plan.
Jul 07, 2015, 00:04 AM IST
IMF's Lagarde says Greece must reform before debt relief
The head of the international lender on Wednesday suggested Greece should move to reform its economy before its European creditors give it a break on its debt.
Jul 02, 2015, 10:32 AM IST
IMF 'ready to provide assistance' in Greek crisis: Christine Lagarde
The International Monetary Fund is carefully monitoring the unfolding financial crisis in Greece and neighbouring countries, and is ready to provide assistance "as needed," Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Sunday.
Jun 29, 2015, 02:29 AM IST
IMF `will continue to work` on stability for Greece: Lagarde
"The purpose of what we`re doing is to actually restore stability of the economy in Greece, this is what we`ll continue to do. We`ll continue to work," Lagarde told reporters before joining a meeting of eurozone finance ministers.
Jun 27, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
IMF boss Lagarde says ready to 'consider' 2nd term
Christine Lagarde has said she is ready to consider a second term as head of the International Monetary Fund in an interview with a French magazine to be published Thursday.
Jun 24, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
IMF`s Lagarde says `no period of grace` for Greek debt payment
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned cash-strapped Greece Thursday it will get no extra time to make a huge debt payment due at the end of the month.
Jun 18, 2015, 17:52 PM IST
Lagarde 'confident' Greece will make IMF payment Friday
IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Thursday she was "confident" that Greece will make a key debt payment on Friday, as the country mulls a new proposal from official creditors.
Jun 04, 2015, 21:06 PM IST
Greece's exit from eurozone 'a possibility': IMF Christine Lagarde
Greece`s exit from the eurozone is a possibility but would not signify an end to the single currency, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said in a newspaper interview Thursday.
May 28, 2015, 22:45 PM IST
Brazil unveils cuts as IMF urges fiscal discipline
The IMF urged Brazil to get its fiscal house in order to emerge from five years of low growth as South America`s largest economy Friday unveiled a package of budget cuts in a move to kickstart a recovery.
May 23, 2015, 04:02 AM IST
IMF chief economist Blanchard leaves to join US think tank
International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard is retiring from the Fund and joining the Peterson Institute for International Economics as a senior fellow, the IMF said Thursday.
May 14, 2015, 22:53 PM IST
Two billion people do not have bank accounts: IMF chief
Nearly two billion people globally do not have bank accounts including those in the US, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday, ruing that financial systems around the world despite being sizable exclude many individuals from financial services.
May 06, 2015, 22:57 PM IST
Emerging nations can learn from pitfalls of advanced economies: IMF
Observing that emerging economies can learn a lot from the pitfalls of advanced economies, IMF chief Wednesday said analysis on emerging markets shows that regulatory reforms can actually increase the benefits from financial development, while reducing the risks.
May 06, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
IMF`s Lagarde: Bankers` pay needs reform
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde called Wednesday for more reform to bankers` compensation, saying they are still encouraged by their pay packages to take too much risk.
May 06, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
IMF's Lagarde says Greece should not delay payments
The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday signalled that the IMF would not agree to let Greece delay a scheduled bailout payment, saying the Fund needed to protect its sterling reputation as a global lender.
Apr 17, 2015, 04:02 AM IST
IMF`s Lagarde rebuffs idea of Greek repayment delay
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde strongly rebuffed Thursday talk of Greece obtaining a delay on its debt payments to the Fund.
Apr 16, 2015, 23:06 PM IST
IMF sees global economy steady; Japan, Europe improve
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the Japanese and European economies were picking up pace as it stuck to its forecast for moderate global growth this year and next.
Apr 14, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
IMF's Lagarde sees 'new reality' of mediocre growth
Mediocre economic growth could become the "new reality," leaving millions stuck without jobs and increasing the risks to global financial stability, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday.
Apr 09, 2015, 20:24 PM IST
Greece to make April IMF payment, but uncertainty reigns
Greece is due to make its 459 million euro ($495 million) April loan payment to the IMF Thursday following days of uncertainty, but the European nation`s ability to honour its debts remains a source of acute anxiety to creditors.
Apr 09, 2015, 10:06 AM IST
