New Greek government pins hopes on privatisations
Greece's new government formally takes office this week and looks set to push privatisation so as to win favour and funds from EU-IMF creditors who are inspecting the country's strained finances.
Israel sought $1 billion IMF loan for Palestinians
Israel sought a $1 billion IMF bridging loan for the Palestinian Authority earlier this year, but was turned down, an Israeli newspaper said Monday in a report.
Recovering Greek leader faces crucial audit
Ailing Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras must face a crucial audit by Greece's creditors this week and may be tempted to push a change of rescue terms more in line with what was recently offered Spain.
Kazakhstan ranked 88th in debtors rating
Around $7,422 of the state debt falls on each Kazakhstan citizen.
IMF upbeat about Kazakhstan’s economy
International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook report forecasts that the 2012 Kazakhstan’s real GDP growth will make up 5.9%, reaching 6% in 2013.
Prices growth is not related to the Customs Union: IMF
IMF representative linked the food prices increase in the Customs Union member-states with the global economic changes.
IMF on Kazakhstan’s banking sector
According to the IMF, a key task for Kazakhstan is a realistic revision of the banking sector.
It’s a pity emerging nations couldn’t agree on single candidate for the IMF managing director: Gregory Marchenko
According to him, if emerging nations don’t get prepared properly, the same thing may happen in 5 years’ time.
I wouldn’t voice my thoughts on what I would do as IMF Head: National Bank Governor Gregory Marchenko
According to Mr. Marchenko, “a degree from a Kazakhstan’s university is enough to be a successful financier”.
Massimov congratulated Lagarde on election to IMF
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Karim Massimov congratulated Christine Lagarde on her election to the International Monetary Fund.
Gregory Marchenko, Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Central Bank, withdraws his candidacy to head IMF
According to him, “it is more or less obvious” that the job will go to French Financial Minister Christine Lagarde.
Marchenko's competitor to seek for support in Asian countries
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde is planning to visit China, India and Brasil to get their support for the elections to the top IMF post.
Marchenko estimated his chances to lead IMF as "not very high"
As per Marchenko, the chances are not very high, as major developing countries have not decided on a joint candidate for the position yet.
Appointment of the new IMF's chief will be informally discussed at G8 summit: Massimov
Karim Massimov tweeted about G8 summit and e-G8 forum.
Marchenko's chances to head IMF are over 50%: Kelimbetov
The Minister said that the fact that Kazakhstan representative made it into the short-list of the IMF candidates is an achievement in itself.
Dvorkovich: Europeans have more chances for IMF leadership
Representatives of European countries have more chances to lead International Monetary Fund: Russian President's Assistant.