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30 May 19
Brazil’s senate has voted to approve president Jair Bolsonaro’s revamp of executive government and to keep the government’s anti-money laundering department out of the control of the justice ministry.
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20 May 19
The Pacific Games will help Samoa record robust growth this year as tourism boosts the economy of the small island state.
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16 May 19
The world’s most senior women economists took centre stage in a discussion about inequality at a unique event during the IMF’s Spring Meetings.
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14 May 19
The US deficit is continuing to rise following President Donald Trump’s extensive tax cuts despite record federal revenues in April.
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13 May 19
The IMF has agreed a $6bn bailout with Pakistan to prop up the country’s fragile public finances and boost its sluggish economy.
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10 May 19
Global subsidies for fossil fuels remained a staggering $5.2 trillion in 2017 despite growing pressure worldwide to reduce them.
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7 May 19
The World Bank is channelling a further $545m to Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe to help them cope with the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
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3 May 19
Kenya’s government is preparing to borrow further on international capital markets amid concerns about spiralling debts.
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2 May 19
Colombia’s economy is benefitting from the political and social crisis in neighbouring Venezuela as migrants fuel demand for services.
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29 Apr 19
The head of the IMF has praised China’s promise to keep close tabs on infrastructure debts that result from its Belt and Road Initiative.
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25 Apr 19
The global economy is suffering from uncertainty with growth stalling last year, and rising inequality leading to eroding trust in international institutions.
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23 Apr 19
The IMF is reallocating resources to its work within individual countries and to undertake an ambitious digital modernisation agenda.
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16 Apr 19
A senior figure from the IMF has called for the greater financial inclusion of women in financial institutions across the world, arguing that this would benefit economic performance.
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4 Apr 19
The global economy is at a “delicate moment” due to trade tensions and financial tightening, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has warned.
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26 Mar 19
Use of the dollar may be damaging Ecuador’s economy as appreciation of the US currency dents the country’s competitiveness.
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19 Mar 19
The IMF has reached agreement with Argentina over its economic progress, which could unlock almost $11bn of further funding for the country.
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15 Mar 19
The IMF has commended Greece’s economic growth as among the best in the eurozone – but urged it to press ahead with unfinished fiscal reforms to avoid any future risks.
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13 Mar 19
Politicians need to commit to publishing their liabilities – even if it might weaken net wealth on paper, public finance professionals have urged.
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12 Mar 19
Governments around the world could boost their public coffers with as much as 3% of their GDP by better managing their assets and producing strong balance sheets.
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4 Mar 19
Countries could boost their economies by as much as 35% if they tackle sexism and get more women into work, IMF head Christine Lagarde has said.
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25 Feb 19
Ecuador is close to securing a $4.2bn loan from the International Monetary Fund to help boost its economic policies over the next three years.
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14 Feb 19
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to protest against high unemployment and utility price hikes.
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12 Feb 19
Pakistan is on the way to securing an International Monetary Fund bailout package after prime minister Imran Khan promised to carry out structural reforms.
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8 Feb 19
Italy’s failure to implement wide-ranging reforms is leaving the economy “vulnerable”, with its annual economic growth projected to stay below 1% up until 2023, according to the IMF.
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7 Feb 19
Adopting accounting standards similar to those used by private companies and based on accrual accounting could restore trust in governments, writes investment consultant Dag Detter.
30 May 19Brazil’s senate has voted to approve president Jair Bolsonaro’s revamp of executive government and to keep the government’s anti-money laundering department out of the control of the justice ministry.
20 May 19The Pacific Games will help Samoa record robust growth this year as tourism boosts the economy of the small island state.
16 May 19The world’s most senior women economists took centre stage in a discussion about inequality at a unique event during the IMF’s Spring Meetings.
14 May 19The US deficit is continuing to rise following President Donald Trump’s extensive tax cuts despite record federal revenues in April.
13 May 19The IMF has agreed a $6bn bailout with Pakistan to prop up the country’s fragile public finances and boost its sluggish economy.
10 May 19Global subsidies for fossil fuels remained a staggering $5.2 trillion in 2017 despite growing pressure worldwide to reduce them.
7 May 19The World Bank is channelling a further $545m to Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe to help them cope with the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
3 May 19Kenya’s government is preparing to borrow further on international capital markets amid concerns about spiralling debts.
2 May 19Colombia’s economy is benefitting from the political and social crisis in neighbouring Venezuela as migrants fuel demand for services.
29 Apr 19The head of the IMF has praised China’s promise to keep close tabs on infrastructure debts that result from its Belt and Road Initiative.
25 Apr 19The global economy is suffering from uncertainty with growth stalling last year, and rising inequality leading to eroding trust in international institutions.
23 Apr 19The IMF is reallocating resources to its work within individual countries and to undertake an ambitious digital modernisation agenda.
4 Apr 19The global economy is at a “delicate moment” due to trade tensions and financial tightening, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has warned.
26 Mar 19Use of the dollar may be damaging Ecuador’s economy as appreciation of the US currency dents the country’s competitiveness.
19 Mar 19The IMF has reached agreement with Argentina over its economic progress, which could unlock almost $11bn of further funding for the country.
15 Mar 19The IMF has commended Greece’s economic growth as among the best in the eurozone – but urged it to press ahead with unfinished fiscal reforms to avoid any future risks.
13 Mar 19Politicians need to commit to publishing their liabilities – even if it might weaken net wealth on paper, public finance professionals have urged.
12 Mar 19Governments around the world could boost their public coffers with as much as 3% of their GDP by better managing their assets and producing strong balance sheets.
4 Mar 19Countries could boost their economies by as much as 35% if they tackle sexism and get more women into work, IMF head Christine Lagarde has said.
12 Feb 19Pakistan is on the way to securing an International Monetary Fund bailout package after prime minister Imran Khan promised to carry out structural reforms.
8 Feb 19Italy’s failure to implement wide-ranging reforms is leaving the economy “vulnerable”, with its annual economic growth projected to stay below 1% up until 2023, according to the IMF.
7 Feb 19Adopting accounting standards similar to those used by private companies and based on accrual accounting could restore trust in governments, writes investment consultant Dag Detter.
