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IMF sets new general resources account access limits
By Globe Banner | Dec 23, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its 2024 Comprehensive Review of the General Resources Account (GRA) Access Limits.
IMF assesses Australia's economy amid slow growth and inflation concerns
By Globe Banner | Dec 23, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV consultation with Australia, endorsing the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of-time basis.
IMF reviews The Gambia's extended credit facility amid strengthening economic recovery
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the second review of The Gambia's Extended Credit Facility (ECF).
EU-Switzerland deal updates sectoral participation in Single Market
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2024
The European Union and Switzerland have reached a consensus on a set of agreements that facilitate Swiss companies' involvement in the Single Market.
IMF approves sixth review of extended fund facility for Ukraine
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the sixth review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility (EFF), allowing the country to access an additional US$1.1 billion.
IMF completes first review under ECF arrangement for Togo
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review of Togo's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, enabling an immediate disbursement of SDR 44.0 million, approximately US$ 58.7 million, for budget support.
BlackRock Foundation supports economic mobility in underserved rural communities
By Globe Banner | Dec 20, 2024
The BlackRock Foundation has announced a $1.5 million grant over two years to Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), a national organization focused on improving outcomes for children and youth in rural communities across the United States.
IMF completes second review under credit facility for Burkina Faso
By Globe Banner | Dec 19, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its second review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Burkina Faso.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Philippines; highlights economic prospects
By Globe Banner | Dec 19, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation with the Philippines.
IMF approves $24M credit facility for São Tomé & Príncipe
By Globe Banner | Dec 19, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for São Tomé and Príncipe, totaling SDR 18.5 million, approximately US$24 million.
U.S GDP grows at annual rate of 3% in Q3 amid rising exports
By Globe Banner | Dec 19, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2024.
IMF reaches preliminary deal with El Salvador for $1.4 billion extended fund facility
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team has reached a staff-level agreement with El Salvador on a 40-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
G20 Data Gaps Initiative progresses with focus on climate change
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Second Progress Report on the Third Phase of the G20 Data Gaps Initiative (DGI-3), as announced by the Inter-Agency Group on Economic and Financial Statistics (IAG) and the Financial Stability...
IMF completes reviews with Mauritania; approves fund disbursements
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2024 Article IV consultation with Mauritania, alongside completing the third reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), as well as the...
IMF completes eighth review of Suriname's Extended Fund Facility
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the 2024 Article IV consultation and the eighth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Suriname.
IMF concludes reviews with Barbados under EFF and RSF arrangements
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the Fourth Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados.
IMF reaches agreement on third review of Bangladesh's credit facilities
By Globe Banner | Dec 18, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Chris Papageorgiou, concluded its visit to Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 18, 2024.
Coinbase CEO: 'Crypto is the only payment rail that checks all three boxes'
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2024
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, has emphasized the efficiency of cryptocurrency as a payment method, citing its speed, cost-effectiveness, and global reach.
IMF completes sixth reviews under ECF/EFF programs for Moldova
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the sixth reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), along with the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF)...
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Timor-Leste amid changing economic conditions
By Globe Banner | Dec 17, 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation with Timor-Leste on December 10, 2024.