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IMF board seeks more details on probe into World Bank report on China

The Doing Business report assesses regulatory environments, ease of business startups, infrastructure and other business climate measures.

IMF chief Georgieva facing data-rigging allegations defends actions

The head of the International Monetary Fund has said a report alleging she had a role in data-rigging at the World Bank when she was a top official there was not an accurate representation of events

At G20 conference, FM bats for strengthening effectiveness of FATF, IMF

In the run up to assuming the G20 presidency in 2023, India is working towards identifying the "vacuum areas" in international policy coordination: Sitharaman

IMF sees inflation subsiding in 2022, supply risks may keep it elevated

Emerging market and developing economies will see inflation declining to about 4% next year after peaking at 6.8% this fall

IMF sees global GDP in 2021 slightly below prior forecast of 6%

Risks to a broad global recovery rising: IMF chief

IMF to grill investigators, Georgieva on data-rigging claims say report

The board will question lawyers from the WilmerHale firm on Monday about their World Bank investigation report, three people familiar with the plans said.

Pakistan to resume talks with IMF next week to revive $6 bn loan package

Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to resume talks with the International Monetary Fund next week for the revival of a $6 billion loan package, according to a media report on Sunday

IMF board to grill investigators, Georgieva on data-rigging claims: Report

IMF executive board will intensify its probe of MD Kristalina Georgieva this week by separately interviewing her and investigators who said she pressured World Bank staff to alter data to favor China

Emerging market 'cryptoization' threatens financial stability: IMF

The IMF said that unsound macroeconomic policies and inefficient payment systems are among the drivers of cryptocurrency adoption in emerging economies

Sri Lanka's central bank unveils six-month plan to stabilise economy

Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, while announcing a range of measures, also reiterated that the island nation would not seek any bailout from the International Monetary Fund

Emerging market 'cryptoization' threatens financial stability - IMF

Bitcoin and its kin have in the last year soared in price and popularity

A coup attempt at the IMF

The efforts now underway to remove Kristalina Georgieva are not only unjust, but could hamstring the Fund's management for years to come

Janet Yellen declines to take IMF Chief's calls after scandal

Biden govt has yet to offer support for Georgieva

'Not true': IMF chief denies pro-China pressure on World Bank report

Georgieva used a previously scheduled meeting with staff to address findings contained in an independent report on data irregularities in World Bank's now-canceled "Doing Business" rankings

IMF chief Georgieva in spotlight after World Bank China rigging report

The IMF review was launched after Georgieva briefed the board on the issue on Thursday

IMF chief lobbied to improve China's biz ranking, says World Bank

To discontinue 'Doing Business' reports after ethics review

World Bank discontinues business climate report after ethics review

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva was cited by the World Bank in the probe of its periodic 'Doing Business' report

Sri Lanka's central bank governor Lakshman resigns amid reserves crisis

Sri Lanka did not immediately announce a successor to Lakshman, who took up the post in December 2019. The government said he would step down on Tuesday

Sri Lanka is facing a severe foreign exchange crisis, says finance minister

The government's revenues were also far short of target as pandemic curbs hurt economic activity, Rajapaksa said during a debate in parliament Tuesday

US should strengthen multilateral institutions

The US should, as leading economic power, quickly rescue moribund WTO dispute settlement mechanism and work with other countries to come up with meaningful initiatives