imf warns g20 that world economy highly vulnerable

IMF warns G20 that world economy 'highly vulnerable'

The International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that the world economy is "highly vulnerable" and called for new mechanisms to protect the most vulnerable countries.
frances lagarde named for second term to lead imf

France's Lagarde named for second term to lead IMF

France's Christine Lagarde, who battled financial fires across Europe as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was officially named Friday to a second five-year term.
lagarde set for second term as imf chief

Lagarde set for second term as IMF chief

IMF chief Christine Lagarde became assured on Thursday of a second five-year term after the global financial institution announced there were no other candidates for the position.
ukraine approves 2016 budget to unlock western aid

Ukraine approves 2016 budget to unlock Western aid

The Ukrainian parliament on Friday (Dec 25) adopted a budget for next year with a deficit of 3.7 per cent of GDP, crucial for unlocking much needed aid from the IMF and Western countries.
yuans effect on vn economy uncertain

Yuan's effect on VN economy uncertain

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) including China's yuan in its elite reserve currency basket, impacts from the step on Viet Nam's economy will depend on its preparation, according to experts.
new imf economist sees major challenges to global economy

New IMF economist sees major challenges to global economy

Just a few months into the job, the challenges are already piled high for the International Monetary Fund's new chief economist Maurice Obstfeld.
emerging economies see fifth annual slowdown in 2015 imf

Emerging economies see fifth annual slowdown in 2015: IMF

Emerging economies around the world are going through their fifth consecutive annual slowdown as prices for their raw materials exports tumble and China's voracious growth slackens, the IMF said on Tuesday.
imf warns of market breakdown potential due to low rates

IMF warns of market breakdown potential due to low rates

Financial markets face a higher risk of liquidity squeezes in a sell-off due to the effects of the long period of low interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
eu imf team due in athens in coming days

EU-IMF team due in Athens 'in coming days'

The officials from the European Commission, ECB and IMF are due in Athens after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras agreed to start talks on a new bailout for Greece.
greece asks for fresh imf aid in step closer to bailout

Greece asks for fresh IMF aid in step closer to bailout

The Greek government had initially planned to go without fresh help from the IMF as it considers the agency too wedded to draconian austerity measures.
imf says ready to work with greece eu

IMF says ready to work with Greece, EU

The International Monetary Fund said it stands prepared to work with Greece and European Union partners to advance the third bailout effort for the country agreed early Monday.
greek bailout negotiator tsakalotos named new finance minister

Greek bailout negotiator Tsakalotos named new finance minister

Greece on Monday named economist Euclid Tsakalotos, its top negotiator in the stalled EU-IMF talks, as the country's new finance minister, the president's office said.
greece needs us 55b more from eu imf

Greece needs US$55b more from EU: IMF

The International Monetary Fund acknowledged a huge deterioration in Greece's prospects in recent months and slashed the country's 2015 economic growth forecast to zero per cent, from 2.5 per cent forecast in April.
british shoe seller tries to crowdfund greek bailout

British shoe seller tries to crowdfund Greek bailout

A shoe shop worker has raised more than US$500,000 in a crowdfunding campaign to help Greece meet its €1.5 billion IMF debt repayment deadline. 
imf official supports vns reforms

IMF official supports VN’s reforms

PM Nguyen Tan Dung extended thanks to the International Monetary Fund’s support, particularly in policy consultation and technical assistance, for Viet Nam over the past years.