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IMF urges further fiscal consolidation amid slow recovery in Finland
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alex Pienkowski, visited Helsinki and Tampere between October 28 and November 7 for the 2026 Article IV Consultation.
By Globe Banner | Nov 10, 2025
IMF staff reviews Malawi’s economic challenges during November visit
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Justin Tyson, visited Malawi from November 3 to 7 as part of ongoing discussions with Malawian authorities.
By Globe Banner | Nov 7, 2025
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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Mauritania on economic reform reviews
By Globe Banner | Nov 7, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Felix Fischer has reached a staff-level agreement with Mauritanian authorities on the Fifth Review of the country’s economic program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit...
IMF releases third progress report on phase three of G20 Data Gaps Initiative
By Globe Banner | Nov 7, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the Third Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-3), in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Group on Economic and Financial Statistics (IAG)...
Insurance Information Institute announces nearly $1 billion in premium refunds for Progressive auto-insurance policyholders
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
The Insurance Information Institute has announced that Florida's litigation reforms have led to nearly $1 billion in premium refunds for Progressive auto-insurance policyholders.
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announces nearly $1 billion in credits for auto policyholders
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced that nearly $1 billion in credits will be issued to auto policyholders due to improvements in the state's insurance market.
IMF discusses new support program during visit to Senegal
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Edward Gemayel, visited Dakar from October 22 to November 6, 2025.
IMF completes sixth review mission for Paraguay's PCI and RSF programs
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Fabian Valencia, visited Asunción, Paraguay from October 27 to November 5, 2025.
IMF opens annual research conference addressing shifts in trade and financial integration
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) opened its 26th Annual Research Conference, focusing on the theme “The Evolving Landscape of Global Trade and Financial Integration.” The event was addressed by the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, who...
IMF reaches agreement with São Tomé & Príncipe on next phase of credit facility
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team has reached a staff-level agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe regarding the second review of the country's 40-month program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse says Florida tort reforms ease homeowners insurance
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse has announced that Florida's tort reforms have eased the homeowners' insurance market and urged other states to adopt similar measures to reduce litigation costs for families and small businesses.
Belize targets infrastructure upgrades amid rising tourism demand
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
Belize is taking steps to address infrastructure challenges that have limited the growth of its tourism sector, a key part of the country’s economy.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Democratic Republic of Congo on credit facility reviews
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Calixte Ahokpossi, concluded discussions with authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding the second review of the country’s economic program under the...
IMF reviews Zambia’s progress under Extended Credit Facility arrangement
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, visited Lusaka from October 22 to November 4, 2025, to review Zambia’s economic progress and policy measures under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
Bulgaria prepares for full eurozone membership beginning January 2026
By Globe Banner | Nov 4, 2025
Bulgaria is preparing to join the euro area, with the official adoption of the euro set for January 1, 2026.
IMF staff reach agreement with Cabo Verde on economic review under credit facility
By Globe Banner | Nov 4, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Martin Schindler visited Cabo Verde from October 22 to November 4, 2025, for the 2025 Article IV Consultation and reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Resilience and...
Europe urged toward major economic reform amid rising debt concerns
By Globe Banner | Nov 4, 2025
Europe faces growing fiscal challenges as new public spending demands and slow economic growth put pressure on government budgets, according to a recent address at the House of the Euro in Brussels.
IMF urges Croatia toward faster fiscal consolidation amid persistent economic imbalances
By Globe Banner | Nov 4, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a concluding statement following its 2025 Article IV mission to Croatia.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Serbia on second PCI review
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Annette Kyobe visited Belgrade from October 22 to 30, 2025, to discuss the Second Review under Serbia’s Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
IMF completes third review under Extended Fund Facility for Ecuador
By Globe Banner | Nov 1, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the third review of Ecuador’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, allowing the country to access an additional SDR 438.4 million (approximately US$600 million).