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IMF chief risks weakened authority after China-linked probe

17-09-2021 15:03 Kristalina Georgieva risks seeing her authority as head of the International Monetary Fund undermined, after being accused of influencing a report in China’s favour when she worked at the World Bank.

special drawing rights

IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

02-08-2021 21:32 IMF approves increasing the institution's lending capacity by US$650 billion, last step in approving an initiative to boost aid to the most vulnerable countries.

DEBT TALKS

IMF board backs US$650-billion reserves plan

25-06-2021 23:00 IMF board unanimously backs proposal granting record package of US$650-billion worth of special drawing rights for members to counter the coronavirus pandemic.

ALBERTO IN EUROPE

Fernández says he wants new IMF deal ‘as quickly as possible’

15-05-2021 11:18 President holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Rome, rounding off week-long European tour.

IMF DEBT TALKS

President Fernández holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief in Rome

14-05-2021 14:16 President Alberto Fernández said Friday he was hoping to renegotiate Argentina's debt "as quickly as possible," after talks with the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Rome.

IMF DEBT TALKS

‘Close dialogue’ with Argentina continues, says IMF chief Georgieva

24-03-2021 11:27 IMF managing director shares “good meeting” with Economy Minister Martín Guzmán, says “close dialogue” between parties will continue.

ECONOMY MINISTER

Guzmán flies to United States for talks with IMF, investors

18-03-2021 13:00 Economy Minister Martín Guzmán flies to New York for talks with investors. He is due to meet with IMF staff, including Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, next week.

EDITORIAL

Forecasts and forebodings

13-03-2021 09:21 Improved fiscal solvency meets the dream of every orthodox economist but puffing up an already excessive tax burden would make the cure worse than the disease.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Peronist senators amp up rhetoric with scathing letter to IMF chief

16-11-2020 18:05 With government in talks over new financing programme, senators from ruling Frente de Todos coalition fire off letter to IMF chief Kristialina Georgieva demanding organisation “refrain from conditioning economic policy.”

TALKS OVER IMF PROGRAMME

IMF: Argentina needs 'credible' plan to overcome crisis

14-10-2020 15:00 Argentina's "top priority ought to be to put in place a credible and comprehensive economic agenda that balances supporting the economy and people," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

IMF TEAM IN TOWN

IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan

07-10-2020 00:52 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF has "no intention of putting pressure on Argentina at this time," as negotiators from Fund arrive in Buenos Aires for talks.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Government formally opens debt rescheduling talks with IMF

27-08-2020 02:30 Government formally opens talks with IMF over new terms for repayment of record US$57-billion bailout agreed in 2018 by Macri administration.

IMF DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Argentina will not accept any conditions from IMF, warns Fernández

11-08-2020 22:06 President Alberto Fernández says he will not allow the IMF to impose austerity measures on Argentina as part of a new financing programme.

CRISIS AHEAD?

Debt deal sealed, but Argentina’s economic woes remain

08-08-2020 09:36 Experts say deal with bondholders ‘takes pressure off’ the government, but warn renegotiating terms of US$44-billion loan with IMF is now the urgent concern.

BLOOMBERG

Government seeks to reach new IMF agreement before April

07-08-2020 00:49 Government seeks deal with the International Monetary Fund over a new financing programme before the end of March, in order to renegotiate US$2-billion payment owed to the Paris Club that matures in May.

IMF BACKS B.A.

IMF chief Georgieva: Argentina faces a particularly 'difficult' moment

16-04-2020 08:42 "It is really a difficult time for everyone, but in particular, it is difficult for countries that entered this crisis facing already complex challenges," says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Coronavirus consequences

IMF chief predicts worst economic downturn since Great Depression

09-04-2020 22:32 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says it's clear that the global economy has now entered a recession that could be as bad or worse than the 2009 downturn.

DEBT TALKS

Government warns creditors that virus crisis will delay 'uncertain' recovery

23-03-2020 08:11 "The debt is not payable due to the critical situation in the country, in a context in which interests have grown rapidly," he said.

BLOOMBERG

Argentina gets IMF’s seal of approval to hit bondholders hard

20-02-2020 13:07 The Fund just gave the government the backing it needed to hit its bondholders with a significant haircut.

Bloomberg

IMF cannot offer Argentina a haircut on loan, Georgieva says

17-02-2020 08:36 IMF chief rules out a haircut, but says her organisation backs Alberto Fernández administration's bid to return country to growth.

CHANGE AT THE HELM

Lipton, Grasso exit as Georgieva shakes up IMF's leadership

10-02-2020 13:43 The Fund’s longest-serving first deputy managing director, David Lipton, leaves institution, along with chief administrative officer Carla Grosso, as new chief Kristalina Georgieva makes changes.

IMF TALKS

Government to send debt bill to Congress ahead of crucial talks

21-01-2020 16:33 Fernández administration will send a bill to Congress on Tuesday outlining its plan to address nation's debt crisis and make payments “sustainable,” declares Economy Minister Martín Guzmán.

TRANSITION 2019

Fernández tells IMF chief Argentina will 'comply with debt obligations'

20-11-2019 09:49 President-elect tells IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that he has a plan to grow the economy and tackle the nation’s debt without "more fiscal adjustments."

DEBT DEFAULT?

IMF waits for 'sustainable' plan as Fernández faces debt dilemma

19-11-2019 16:18 Director General Kristalina Georgieva continues to articulate optimism about working together with Argentina's incoming government, but she admits she'd "like to know more" about its plans.

TRANSITION 2019

IMF says it's 'ready to engage' with Alberto Fernández

07-11-2019 20:06 IMF spokesman says Fund is ready to talk to president-elect and his team, but says no meeting is planned.

ELECTION 2019

IMF chief: 'We look forward to engaging' with new Argentina government'

29-10-2019 07:05 "We look forward to engaging with his administration to tackle Argentina's economic challenges and promote inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits all Argentines," says IMF chief

News of kristalina

IMF chief risks weakened authority after China-linked probe

IMF officially approves increased lending capacity

IMF board backs US$650-billion reserves plan

Fernández says he wants new IMF deal ‘as quickly as possible’

President Fernández holds 'positive' talks with IMF chief in Rome

‘Close dialogue’ with Argentina continues, says IMF chief Georgieva

Guzmán flies to United States for talks with IMF, investors

Forecasts and forebodings

Peronist senators amp up rhetoric with scathing letter to IMF chief

IMF: Argentina needs 'credible' plan to overcome crisis

IMF vows not to put 'pressure' on Argentina over loan

Government formally opens debt rescheduling talks with IMF

Argentina will not accept any conditions from IMF, warns Fernández

Debt deal sealed, but Argentina’s economic woes remain

Government seeks to reach new IMF agreement before April

IMF chief Georgieva: Argentina faces a particularly 'difficult' moment

IMF chief predicts worst economic downturn since Great Depression

Government warns creditors that virus crisis will delay 'uncertain' recovery

Argentina gets IMF’s seal of approval to hit bondholders hard

IMF cannot offer Argentina a haircut on loan, Georgieva says

Lipton, Grasso exit as Georgieva shakes up IMF's leadership

Government to send debt bill to Congress ahead of crucial talks

Fernández tells IMF chief Argentina will 'comply with debt obligations'

IMF waits for 'sustainable' plan as Fernández faces debt dilemma

IMF says it's 'ready to engage' with Alberto Fernández

IMF chief: 'We look forward to engaging' with new Argentina government'

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