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The International Monetary Fund forecasts 3.5% GDP growth for the global economy in 2013 The economic climate is much better this year than last year, but the recovery is “fragile and timid” A new economic policy in Japan and strength in China and Africa provide glimmers of hope Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 26 January 2013 – The global …
Responding to increased interest in developing Islamic finance, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Central Bank of Tunisia (CBT), ) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), organized a three-day regional conference in Tunis on December 17 to exchange knowledge and share experience in building technical capacity in Islamic Banking and Sukuk Markets. Senior officials from the …
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today jointly released the third and final part of the Handbook on Securities Statistics, which covers equity securities issues and holdings. The aim of the Handbook is to assist national and international agencies in the production of relevant, coherent and internationally …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today released preliminary results from its 2011 annual Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS), the only global survey of portfolio investment holdings. The CPIS collects information on the stock of cross-border holdings of equities and long- and short-term debt securities broken down by the economy of residence of the issuer. The …
Dr. Rakesh Mohan has assumed charge as Executive Director on the Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In addition to India, Dr. Mohan will also be representing three other countries in the constituency, viz. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan on the Board of the IMF. Dr. Mohan was earlier Deputy Governor of the Reserve …
“Staff teams of the European Commission (EC), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded their visit to Greece to discuss with the authorities the set of policies that could serve as a basis for the completion of the first review of the country’s economic adjustment program. “During the visit, …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Japan have launched a three-year project to improve external sector statistics in Asia and Pacific countries. The project, funded by the Japanese government and implemented by the IMF, began this week with an opening workshop for mid- and senior-level central bank officials of the 10 Asian beneficiary countries: Bangladesh, …
Min Zhu, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Tokyo, October 14, 2012 Good morning 1. I am delighted to be here this morning to open this joint IMF/WB Pacific seminar during these annual meetings. I want to extend a warm welcome to the governors and ministers, senior officials, and development partners, including the Asian Development Bank, to …
Opening Remarks By Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Tokyo, October 14, 2012 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. I would like to welcome you to our seminar. When I first looked at the list of panelists and keynote speakers, I realized that the title of today’s event is a bit of an understatement. …
Statement made by the Union Finance Minister and Leader of the Indian Delegation Shri P. Chidamabaram at the 26th Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) in Tokyo yesterday (Representing the Constituency consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka) Mr. Chairman, We are meeting at a time when the global economy is …