IMF expresses 'confidence' in Lagarde The International Monetary Fund has expressed firm backing for Managing Director Christine Lagarde after a French court ordered her to stand trial over a state … Business • 22 Jul 16
Lagarde says conscience is clear over trial International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde, facing a possible trial in France over a huge payout to tycoon Bernard Tapie, says her conscience is clear … Business • 07 Jul 16
Lagarde urges UK to have courage to vote right way International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged British voters to have the "courage" to vote the right way in next week's referendum on whether … Business • 17 Jun 16
IMF chief amps up call to boost global growth International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde today turned up the volume on her calls for stronger action by the world's economies to boost growth. Business • 05 Apr 16
World economy seeing 'tepid' recovery - Lagarde The world economy is going through a "tepid" recovery, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has said, adding that growth in advanced economies should be … Business • 23 Feb 16
IMF board re-elects Christine Lagarde The International Monetary Fund board has re-elected Managing Director Christine Lagarde to a second five-year term, starting on 5 July. Business • 19 Feb 16
Lagarde set for second term as IMF chief IMF chief Christine Lagarde became assured today of a second five year term at the Fund after the global financial institution announced there were no … Business • 11 Feb 16
Christine Lagarde says to run for second IMF term Christine Lagarde announced today that she will run for a second term at the head of the International Monetary Fund, after winning strong backing from … Business • 22 Jan 16
IMF opens nominations for top job The IMF has opened formal nominations for the next term of managing director, with incumbent Christine Lagarde seen as the leading candidate despite possibly facing … Business • 21 Jan 16
Global growth to be 'disappointing' - IMF chief Global economic growth will be "disappointing and patchy" in 2016, the head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, wrote in an article published in … Business • 30 Dec 15
IMF may have to look at reform alternatives International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has said the global lender may push ahead with interim steps to give emerging markets a bigger say. Business • 09 Oct 15
'Accident' in Greek debt row close - Varoufakis Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has warned that "an accident" in the dispute between Greece and its EU-IMF creditors over unlocking vital bailout cash for … News • 19 Jun 15
Fed's Yellen warns stock values 'quite high' US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has warned that US stock market valuations were "quite high" and pose "potential dangers" to financial stability. Business • 07 May 15
No delay for Greek debt repayments - Lagarde International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has strongly rebuffed talk of Greece obtaining a delay on its debt payments to the Fund. Business • 16 Apr 15
Greece must implement structural reforms - Lagarde Greece needs to implement structural reforms, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said today. Business • 16 Mar 15
ECB plan should help boost economy - IMF's Lagarde The ECB's massive bond-buying plan should help boost the euro zone economy but will not be enough, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said today. Business • 23 Jan 15
Bailout had number of flaws, Troika gathering told Ireland's bailout programme had a number of flaws which added to the burden on the State's finances, according to Central Bank Governor Patrick Honohan. News • 19 Jan 15
Greek ex-finance minister to be tried over list Greece's former finance minister George Papaconstantinou will be tried by a special court for allegedly tampering with a confidential tax list in late 2010, the … Business • 11 Dec 14
Euro zone at risk of new recession - Lagarde International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has warned that the euro zone could fall back into recession if action is not taken to prevent it. Business • 09 Oct 14
IMF warns of 'mediocre' economic growth The global economy could be stuck on a "new mediocre" growth path with high debt and unemployment unless policymakers open up labour markets, invest in … Business • 03 Oct 14
IMF supports leader in corruption inquiry The International Monetary Fund has expressed confidence in its leader Christine Lagarde, who was placed under investigation in France as part of a corruption inquiry. News • 30 Aug 14
Lagarde charged in French corruption case IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been put under formal investigation by French magistrates for alleged negligence in a political fraud affair dating from 2008 when … Business • 27 Aug 14
Low inflation can hit European growth: IMF chief IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy. Business • 18 Jul 14
Lagarde says not a candidate for EU Commission job The IMF's Managing Director Christine Lagarde today ruled herself out of the running for the job of European Commission president. Business • 06 Jun 14
IMF says debt deal will help Argentina IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has cautiously welcomed steps taken by Argentina to settle a decade-old falling out with creditors. Business • 30 May 14
