IMF-World Bank

  • Jul 10, 2012
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Spanish-style bank debt relief offers Ireland hope

Euro-area finance ministers today set a deadline of October to agree how much bank debt relief to...

Ireland
  • Jul 9, 2012
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Greek government strives to re-establish credibility

The new, tripartite coalition government won a vote of confidence yesterday by 179 votes to 121....

Greece
  • Jul 9, 2012
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Hungarian government downplays talks breakthrough

There was little market reaction this morning to the fixing of a date for talks with the IMF and...

Hungary
  • Jul 3, 2012
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Banking for low-income customers can grow hugely

Use of the banking sector varies considerably across countries, for a variety of reasons....

International
  • Jun 25, 2012
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Illness spreads paralysis as Greek coffers empty

No decisions on Greece are likely at this week's EU summit, the German government spokesman...

Greece
  • Jun 22, 2012
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Greece's new government expects new deal on bailout

The cabinet announced yesterday has 19 full ministers and 20 deputies, ten fewer than its...

Greece
  • Jun 21, 2012
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Hungarian government gives some ground on central bank

The government today submitted to parliament revised amendments to the central bank act.

Hungary
  • Jun 19, 2012
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BRICS move increases pressure on IMF and EU

Several G20 countries pledged extra resources for the IMF yesterday, the first day of the group's...

International