International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Africa faces debt crisis, Banque de France governor warns
G20 nations must act fast to tackle rising African debt, François Villeroy de Galhau tells IMF meeting
FSB calls out ‘uneven’ regulation as vulnerabilities evolve
Board cautions against complacency; Basel Committee says members are still missing deadlines
IMF: loose monetary policy is fostering greater risk-taking
A crisis half as strong as in 2008 could send “corporate debt at risk” to $19 trillion, says the fund
IMF warns of ‘synchronised slowdown’ as it cuts forecasts
Fund revises down growth prospects for 2019–20 and calls for action on financial vulnerabilities
Global banks vulnerable to dollar funding shocks, IMF stability report shows
There has been a “resurgence” of US dollar liabilities relative to assets in non-US banks, IMF warns
World risks ‘global liquidity crunch’, former BIS officials warn
“Urgent action” needed to prevent crisis, say Philip Turner and André Icard
IMF chief sends strong warning on trade in first speech
US-China trade war could cost global economy the GDP equivalent of Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva warns
Japan’s public debt financing strategy may be unsustainable – research
Public sector financing of its own borrowing hit by losses at public companies and volatility
Brazil’s central bank gains powers to license foreign-based banks
Central bank says it will speed up entrance of foreign-owned firms to banking sector
IMF paper tests conventional wisdom on economic and financial cycles
World cycles have not become stronger during globalisation period, researchers find
IMF economist: central banks may have misdiagnosed secular slowdown
Lower neutral rates may have been caused by central banks lowering rates, researcher says
IMF warns Ukraine to protect central bank independence
Governor calls for end to pressure on reformers as court reinstates senior official
Kristalina Georgieva confirmed as IMF managing director
World bank chief exec says boosting fund’s financial strength and tackling crisis risk are priorities
Floating exchange rates cut inflation in Caribbean – IMF paper
Survey finds greater financial openness in Caribbean countries is associated with lower inflation
IMF officials call for ‘far-sighted’ digital currency regulation
Stablecoins could put weaker currencies at risk and increase illicit activities, IMF officials warn
Argentina sharply raises key rate floor to tackle rising inflation
Political uncertainty has boosted inflation since mid-August
Brazil expected to cut rates to new record low
Below-target inflation gives central bank space to boost weak growth, analysts say
Trade uncertainty ‘surging’ in many countries, IMF warns
New IMF index tracks trade uncertainty across the globe
Georgieva emerges as sole contender for IMF top job
Bulgarian national set for managing director role as no challenger comes forward
IMF research flags urgent need for climate policy framework
Co-ordination of fiscal, financial and monetary instruments will be needed, say authors
IMF’s board of governors removes age limit for new managing director
Move could pave the way for the appointment of Europe’s nominee, Kristalina Georgieva
Lagarde tells lawmakers eurozone must reform
Candidate for ECB president hints at possible greater openness to civil society groups
Asset bubbles play role in macro-prudential policy – IMF research
Their size may determine optimal tax levels to address credit imbalances
Argentina reimposes currency controls as peso plummets
Authorities aim to stem depreciation of peso, which has fallen 23.9% against dollar since August 11