News of david lipton

What will Macri be like when he leads the opposition?

28-09-2019 04:29 Will Macri’s real contribution to the country be the construction of a reasonable opposition?

by Agustino Fontevecchia

The IMF jumps ship – Argentina is officially on its own

28-09-2019 03:59 Timing is everything in diplomacy and business... Lipton’s carefully chosen words sounded like a bureaucratic version of revenge on a silver platter.

by Marcelo J. Garcia

ARGENTINA & THE IMF

New IMF chief meets briefly with Finance Minister Lacunza

26-09-2019 09:29 "I look forward to working with the authorities when I assume my duties on October 1. Argentina is an important member of the IMF and we want it to do well," Kristalina Georgieva posts on Twitter after meeting Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza.

BLOOMBERG

IMF’s Lipton says relationship with Argentina ‘may have to wait’

25-09-2019 15:27 "Argentina’s situation right now is extremely complex," Acting IMF head tells Bloomberg.

IMF CREDIT-LINE

IMF: We will continue to support Argentina in its 'difficult situation'

24-09-2019 20:31 IMF acting chief David Lipton said he had "a constructive meeting" with President Mauricio Macri, Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

ECONOMIC TEAM IN NYC

Lacunza, Sandleris look to charm investors, IMF in New York

24-09-2019 10:34 With President Mauricio Macri mixing with world leaders at the UN General Assembly, finance minister and Central Bank chief are looking to persuade key stakeholders that Argentina deserves their backing.

GLOBAL ECONOMY

Trade is still unbalanced and tariffs aren't the fix, IMF says

17-07-2019 16:43 The IMF urged countries on Wednesday to "avoid policies that distort trade."

IMF DEAL

Lagarde's IMF resignation set for September 12

16-07-2019 13:02 IMF Executive Board to announce new director in a "timely fashion"

IMF LOAN

IMF reaches agreement with government to release US$5.4-billion loan tranche

05-07-2019 14:51 Fund's board must approve the fourth review of the country's performance under the before Macri administration will have access to the funds. The board meeting is set for July 12.

Claudio Loser

Lagarde departure will not alter Argentina relationship, says ex offical

03-07-2019 10:23 The Mauricio Macri government signed a US$56-billion 'stand-by' loan deal with the IMF in June, 2018. Macri's opponents say the conditions of the deal must be renegotiated.