Christine Lagarde
Warning! What IMF MD Christine Lagarde has to say on technology giants using big data and AI and impact on financial system
Sat, Jun 08, 2019
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned on Saturday that the increasing presence of technology giants using big data and artificial intelligence could cause a significant disruption to the world`s financial system.
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World leaders discuss future of global economy at Dubai summit
Mon, Feb 11, 2019
The World Government Summit in Dubai, attended by more than 4,000 delegates from 140 countries representing the business, cultural and political sectors, featured speeches and discussions on peace, development and the present and future of the global economy.
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IMF's Christine Lagarde says oil exporters have not fully recovered from oil shock, cautions against 'white elephant projects'
Sat, Feb 09, 2019
Oil exporters have not fully recovered from the dramatic oil price shock of 2014, the head of the IMF said on Saturday, and she cautioned against spending money on "white elephant projects".
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At the helm! With India-born Gita Gopinath, here is a list of women leading charge at economic institutions
Wed, Oct 03, 2018
Some of the top global economic bodies are currently dominated by women at the top, and with the appointment of Gita Gopinath as Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India has earned another feature in its cap. Gita Gopinath hails from the southern state of Kerala.
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Trump's tax reform plan to produce some short-term budget issues: US Treasury Secretary
Sun, Apr 23, 2017
"We're looking for reforms that will pay for themselves with growth," Mnuchin said. "Under dynamic scoring, this will pay for itself, under static scoring, there'll be short term issues."
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Christine Lagarde keeps IMF job, escapes penalty after negligence conviction in France
Tue, Dec 20, 2016
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde kept her job and escaped punishment on Monday despite a conviction on negligence charges by French judges over a state payout made while she served as France`s finance minister in 2008.
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde on trial in France over tycoon case
Sat, Dec 10, 2016
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France on Monday over a massive state payout to a flamboyant tycoon when she was finance minister in a case that risks tarnishing her stellar career.
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IMF chief gives Deutsche Bank tough advice on reform, need for fine deal
Fri, Oct 07, 2016
IMF chief Christine Lagarde gave Deutsche Bank some tough advice on Thursday, saying Germany's biggest lender needed to reform its business model and rapidly reach a deal with US regulators over a potentially huge fine.
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IMF says global debt tops $152 trillion, urges some to spend more
Thu, Oct 06, 2016
While the United States has de-leveraged since the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the report cited the buildup of private debt in China and Brazil as a significant concern, fueled in part by a long era of low interest rates.
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World Bank's Jim Yong Kim launches bid for second term as president
Wed, Aug 24, 2016
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Tuesday formally launched a bid for a second five-year term as head of the multilateral development lender, whose board pledged an "open, merit-based, and transparent" selection process.
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IMF views positive outlook for Chinese economy
Sat, Aug 13, 2016
China's near-term growth outlook has improved due to recent policy support but the country needs to rein in fast credit growth to ensure economic transition on a sustainable footing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
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