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 country's Supreme Court ruled today. Business • 11 Dec 14
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 country's Supreme Court ruled today. 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
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 infrastructure and reform fiscal policies. Business • 03 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 infrastructure and reform fiscal policies. 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
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 she was finance minister. Business • 27 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 she was finance minister. 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
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
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
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
IMF voices some concerns on Central Bank The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about the independence of the Central Bank. Business • 28 May 14
IMF voices some concerns on Central Bank The International Monetary Fund has raised questions about the independence of the Central Bank. Business • 28 May 14
Lagarde warns euro zone over low inflation IMF chief Christine Lagarde has urged the euro zone to fight persistently low inflation, warning that it presents a looming threat to economic recovery in the region. Business • 03 Mar 14
Lagarde warns euro zone over low inflation IMF chief Christine Lagarde has urged the euro zone to fight persistently low inflation, warning that it presents a looming threat to economic recovery in the region. Business • 03 Mar 14
Ukraine requests IMF help in crisis - Lagarde Ukraine has asked the IMF to support its battered finances and the world body will send a mission to Kiev, its managing director Christine Lagarde said today. Business • 27 Feb 14
Ukraine requests IMF help in crisis - Lagarde Ukraine has asked the IMF to support its battered finances and the world body will send a mission to Kiev, its managing director Christine Lagarde said today. Business • 27 Feb 14
Schaeuble says Europe not over-represented at G20 German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has defended Europe's strong presence at the G20. Business • 20 Feb 14
Schaeuble says Europe not over-represented at G20 German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has defended Europe's strong presence at the G20. Business • 20 Feb 14
IMF publishes book on European recovery The International Monetary Fund has just published a new book by a number of its staffers called Jobs and Growth: Supporting the European Recovery. News • 28 Jan 14
IMF publishes book on European recovery The International Monetary Fund has just published a new book by a number of its staffers called Jobs and Growth: Supporting the European Recovery. News • 28 Jan 14
IMF sees global growth, deflation risks rising lnternational Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has said that growth in the global economy was picking up, but warned of the "rising risks" of deflation. Business • 16 Jan 14
IMF sees global growth, deflation risks rising lnternational Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has said that growth in the global economy was picking up, but warned of the "rising risks" of deflation. Business • 16 Jan 14
Ireland stronger but faces big challenges - IMF International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde has said Ireland is now in a much stronger position than when the bailout programme began. News • 14 Dec 13
Ireland stronger but faces big challenges - IMF International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde has said Ireland is now in a much stronger position than when the bailout programme began. News • 14 Dec 13
Nations must report better female labour data The IMF is to push countries to publish more data on female participation in the labour market in an effort to draw attention to policies that could boost growth from Italy to Egypt. Business • 24 Sep 13
Nations must report better female labour data The IMF is to push countries to publish more data on female participation in the labour market in an effort to draw attention to policies that could boost growth from Italy to Egypt. Business • 24 Sep 13
IMF head Lagarde in court in fraud probe IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been questioned in court by French magistrates over her role in a €285m arbitration payment made to a supporter of Nicolas Sarkozy. Business • 23 May 13
IMF head Lagarde in court in fraud probe IMF chief Christine Lagarde has been questioned in court by French magistrates over her role in a €285m arbitration payment made to a supporter of Nicolas Sarkozy. Business • 23 May 13
G20 finance officials seek ways to boost growth Finance leaders of the G20 economies have gathered to debate how best to rein in debt levels and the potential dangers from the latest round of aggressive easing of monetary policy from the world's central banks. Business • 19 Apr 13
G20 finance officials seek ways to boost growth Finance leaders of the G20 economies have gathered to debate how best to rein in debt levels and the potential dangers from the latest round of aggressive easing of monetary policy from the world's central banks. Business • 19 Apr 13
Ireland setting standards, says IMF's Lagarde The Head of the IMF has congratulated Finance Minister Michael Noonan and the Government on the success of Ireland's efforts to meet its IMF programme. News • 08 Mar 13
Ireland setting standards, says IMF's Lagarde The Head of the IMF has congratulated Finance Minister Michael Noonan and the Government on the success of Ireland's efforts to meet its IMF programme. News • 08 Mar 13
ECB, IMF press euro zone on reforms The euro zone crisis is far from over and its members must consolidate their budgets and forge a banking union to put the bloc on a more stable economic footing, the IMF and ECB leaders said. Business • 30 Nov 12
ECB, IMF press euro zone on reforms The euro zone crisis is far from over and its members must consolidate their budgets and forge a banking union to put the bloc on a more stable economic footing, the IMF and ECB leaders said. Business • 30 Nov 12
Rift emerges between EU and IMF over Greek deal A significant difference has emerged between the European Union and the International Monetary Fund over how fast Greece needs to reduce its debt burden. News • 13 Nov 12
Rift emerges between EU and IMF over Greek deal A significant difference has emerged between the European Union and the International Monetary Fund over how fast Greece needs to reduce its debt burden. News • 13 Nov 12
IMF chief urges action in tackling euro crisis The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for urgent action to tackle Europe's debt problems and an approaching fiscal crisis in the US. Business • 11 Oct 12
IMF chief urges action in tackling euro crisis The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for urgent action to tackle Europe's debt problems and an approaching fiscal crisis in the US. Business • 11 Oct 12
IMF chief urges policy makers to take action Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has urged policy makers to use the window of opportunity offered by recent policy decisions. Business • 24 Sep 12
IMF chief urges policy makers to take action Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has urged policy makers to use the window of opportunity offered by recent policy decisions. Business • 24 Sep 12
Eurozone must do more to support growth: Lagarde IMF chief Christine Lagarde said today that the eurozone had made a "serious improvement" in dealing with its crisis but called for member states to do more to support growth. Business • 22 May 12
Eurozone must do more to support growth: Lagarde IMF chief Christine Lagarde said today that the eurozone had made a "serious improvement" in dealing with its crisis but called for member states to do more to support growth. Business • 22 May 12
IMF secures €325bn for crisis intervention Members of the IMF are due to discuss a new action plan after raising €325bn in funds for crisis intervention, with China and other emerging economic giants taking part. News • 23 Apr 12
IMF secures €325bn for crisis intervention Members of the IMF are due to discuss a new action plan after raising €325bn in funds for crisis intervention, with China and other emerging economic giants taking part. News • 23 Apr 12
