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IMF appoints Christian Mumssen as new director of strategy, policy, and review
By Globe Banner | Oct 22, 2025
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has announced her intention to appoint Christian Mumssen as Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR).
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Somalia on fourth credit facility review
By Globe Banner | Oct 18, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ran Bi, has concluded discussions with Somali authorities, headed by H.E Bihi Egeh, resulting in a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Somalia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF concludes staff-level agreement on final PCI review during visit with Rwandan officials
By Globe Banner | Oct 18, 2025
From September 29 to October 10, 2025, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Albert Touna Mama visited Rwanda to review the country’s progress under the sixth and final review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and to...
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Ecuador on third review of extended fund facility
By Globe Banner | Oct 18, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ecuador on the Third Review of the country’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.
IMFC discusses global economic transformation amid uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) convened its fifty-second meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2025.
IMF reports steady growth for Latin America amid global uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean has remained steady despite global uncertainty, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.
IMF urges Europe to enact reforms amid subdued growth outlook
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
Europe is facing ongoing economic challenges, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) European Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.
IMF Managing Director highlights global economic challenges and urges resilience amid uncertainty
By Globe Banner | Oct 17, 2025
October 17, 2025 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed global economic challenges and resilience during a speech delivered to IMF members and partners.
IMF projects steady economic growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to remain steady at 4.1 percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October Regional Economic Outlook for the region.
IMF staff reaches agreement with Armenia on sixth SBA review and new three-year arrangement
By Globe Banner | Oct 16, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Alexander Tieman, visited Yerevan from September 17 to 30, 2025, to discuss the sixth review of Armenia’s current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the authorities’ request for a new 36-month SBA.
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable reviews progress on debt restructuring efforts
By Globe Banner | Oct 15, 2025
The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to assess ongoing efforts aimed at improving the processes and timelines for sovereign debt restructuring.
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan on extended loan reviews
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Iva Petrova has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities following discussions held from September 24 to October 8, 2025.
BlackRock reports $205 billion in net inflows for third quarter of 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
BlackRock, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $8.43, or $11.55 on an adjusted basis, for the period ending September 30, 2025.
IMF and regional financing groups mark ten years of high-level dialogue
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
On October 14, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Regional Financing Arrangements (RFAs) held their 10th Annual High-Level Dialogue in Washington, D.C. This event marked a decade of increased cooperation between the IMF and RFAs,...
G-24 urges stronger IMF support and multilateral cooperation amid global economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) convened its 114th meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 14, 2025, focusing on a range of issues affecting emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).
Majority of low- and moderate-income Americans now invest in capital markets
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
A new national survey from The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth has found that more than half of Americans with annual household incomes between $30,000 and $79,999 are currently retail investors in the capital markets.
IMF reviews progress on economic reform program with Haitian authorities
By Globe Banner | Oct 10, 2025
A virtual mission led by Camilo E. Tovar from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held between September 30 and October 8, 2025, to review Haiti’s progress under its Staff-Monitored Program (SMP).
IMF staff completes economic assessment mission in Kenya
By Globe Banner | Oct 10, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi from September 25 to October 9, 2025.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth review for Ghana's credit facility
By Globe Banner | Oct 10, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ruben Atoyan concluded meetings in Accra from September 29 to October 10, 2025, as part of the fifth review of Ghana’s three-year program under the Extended Credit Facility.
Credit expands rapidly in Brazil despite high interest rates as fintechs boost access
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
Higher incomes and the growth of fintech companies have contributed to strong credit expansion in Brazil, despite the country maintaining one of the highest policy interest rates among major economies.