IMF nominates sole candidate Christine Lagarde for second term to lead agency
The term of Lagarde comes to an end in July this year after taking the helm of the IMF as its 11th director in 2011 and the first woman to lead the agency.
Feb 11, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde tells Ukraine to fix graft or lose vital aid
IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned Ukraine on Wednesday that its stalled fight against corruption and inability to push through required restructuring measures were jeopardising the future of the Fund`s rescue plan.
Feb 10, 2016, 21:30 PM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde warns Ukraine over rescue program
An IMF program to prop up cash-strapped Ukraine`s stricken economy cannot continue without reform by the authorities in Kiev, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday.
Feb 10, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
No 'draconian measures' for Greece: IMF's Lagarde
The International Monetary Fund does not wish to slap "draconian measures" on hard-up Greece but wants more government progress on pension reform, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
Feb 05, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
IMF implements quota reforms; India, China get more voting rights
For the first time, the four emerging economies – India China, Brazil and Russia -- would be among the 10 largest members of the International Monetary Fund.
Jan 28, 2016, 21:43 PM IST
Christine Lagarde to run for second IMF term
Christine Lagarde announced Friday that she will run for a second term at the head of the International Monetary Fund, after winning strong backing from across Europe.
Jan 22, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
IMF opens nominations for top post; Christine Lagarde gets strong backing from Europe
With her term coming to an end in July, the International Monetary Fund formally began accepting nominations for who will guide the global crisis lender for the next five years.
Jan 22, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
IMF opens nominations for managing director; will Christine Lagarde renew?
Lagarde, the former French finance minister who has overseen the IMF through the challenging eurozone bailouts and is widely respected in the global financial community, has not said directly that she wants to renew her position.
Jan 21, 2016, 09:30 AM IST
WEF Davos 2016: Asylum seekers' inflow to have expansionary effect on economy
The refugee challenge facing Europe can be harnessed for the benefit of all, with the help of appropriate policies, especially effective integration into the labour market, IMF said.
Jan 20, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Oil price collapse is a drag on global economy: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the sharp collapse in the price of oil is proving more of a drag on the global economy than a stimulus.
Jan 19, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
IMF cuts world growth forecast, warns of emerging market risks
The International Monetary Fund warned of substantial risks in the major emerging market economies Tuesday as it lowered its outlook for global economic growth this year.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
Greece seeks swift bailout review as IMF role still unclear
Greece's finance minister says his government is pressing lenders for a swift review of the country's bailout program, warning that delays would prolong market uncertainty and make fiscal targets more difficult.
Jan 19, 2016, 03:53 AM IST
Greece 'accepts' IMF role in bailout: Eurogroup chief
Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Thursday said Greece had "fully accepted" that the International Monetary Fund take a role in its third bailout programme despite Athens earlier saying the fund is no longer needed.
Jan 14, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
EU warns Greece not to 'play games' with IMF
The EU's economic affairs commissioner has called on Athens "not to play games" with the International Monetary Fund as the body decides whether to participate in Greece's latest bailout.
Jan 14, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
Global growth will be disappointing in 2016: IMF's Lagarde
Global economic growth will be disappointing next year and the outlook for the medium-term has also deteriorated, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in a guest article for German newspaper Handelsblatt published on Wednesday.
Dec 31, 2015, 01:18 AM IST
Saudi Arabia posts record budget deficit, to raise petrol prices by more than 50%
Saudi Arabia said Monday it was raising petrol prices by more than 50 percent for some products from Tuesday as it cuts a range of subsidies after posting a record budget deficit.
Dec 29, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde to stand trial for negligence over Tapie payout
Lagarde was placed under formal investigation in 2014 for negligence in the long-running affair for allowing arbitration in a dispute between the tycoon and partly state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais.
Dec 17, 2015, 22:03 PM IST
IMF warns of uncertainty around Brexit vote
A referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union would create economic uncertainty, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in a report Friday, adding she hoped the country would remain in the bloc.
Dec 11, 2015, 22:41 PM IST
IMF changes rule on debt as Ukraine faces Russia deadline
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday changed a rule that would have blocked its financial aid program to Ukraine in the event the country defaulted on debt owed to Russia.
Dec 09, 2015, 02:21 AM IST
IMF urges ECB to use all tools to support eurozone
The International Monetary Fund welcomed moves announced by the European Central Bank on Thursday to support the eurozone, and urged it to use its entire toolbox to spur growth.
Dec 03, 2015, 22:58 PM IST
