IMF chief warns over slowing global growth
July 07, 2012 | 16:11
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde Friday warned the global economy was slowing and said the situation could get worse because Europe was not doing enough to fix its debt crisis.
IMF head wants 'larger firewall' against eurozone crisis
January 24, 2012 | 09:36
IMF head Christine Lagarde set out on Monday a raft of proposals to fight the eurozone crisis, including a bigger rescue fund, lower ECB rates and eurobonds as she warned of dimmer world growth prospects.
IMF chief Lagarde faces France finance crime probe
August 05, 2011 | 11:30
A French court gave the green light Thursday for an embezzlement investigation targeting new International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde, in a case her lawyer branded as politically motivated.
Lagarde stresses fairness to all at IMF
July 07, 2011 | 09:09
New IMF chief Christine Lagarde promised equal treatment for all countries and urged Greek politicians to unite behind an austerity plan as she took the helm of the global crisis lender Wednesday.
Lagarde bids for IMF's top job
June 24, 2011 | 16:30
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde made her case to become the next leader of the International Monetary Fund, vowing to promote reforms to make the power lender more representative of the global economy.
Arabs, Indonesia back Lagarde for IMF top job
June 13, 2011 | 08:29
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, who has been on a whirlwind tour touting her credentials to head the International Monetary Fund, on Sunday won the backing of Egypt, Indonesia and the UAE.
Top IMF candidates to seek support with Brazil visit
May 28, 2011 | 09:04
The two leading candidates for the position of International Monetary Fund managing director head to Brazil next week for back-to-back visits, officials said Friday.
Lagarde plans IMF charm trip to woo China, Brazil
May 27, 2011 | 08:20
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is planning a charm offensive to convince emerging economic powers like China and Brazil that another European should head the IMF, sources said Thursday.
France's Lagarde runs for IMF despite probe cloud
May 26, 2011 | 08:56
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde launched her bid Wednesday to head the International Monetary Fund after winning broad European backing, vowing to run even if judges probe her role in a business dispute.
Europe, emerging powers face off over IMF job
May 20, 2011 | 08:47
Europe fought to retain leadership of the IMF on Thursday to help tackle its debt crisis as emerging nations launched a sharp counter-attack, saying it was time rising economies took the helm.
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