International Monetary Fund

(Banking & Finance) an international financial institution organized in 1945 to promote international trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies. A fund is maintained out of which member nations with temporary balance-of-payments deficits may make withdrawals. Abbreviation: IMF

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International Monetary Fund - a United Nations agency to promote trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies

IMF

UN agency, United Nations agency - an agency of the United Nations

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Διεθνές Νομισματικό Ταμείο

International Monetary Fund

n (Econ) → Internationaler Währungsfonds

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International Monetary Fund

n → Fondo monetario internazionale

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The Board of Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund has recommended that the age limit for the Managing Director of the Fund be dropped.

Kristalina Georgieva's Chances to Head the IMF are Increasing

BEIRUT: President Michel Aoun denied Friday a report that suggested the president could ask the help of the International Monetary Fund if the government's reforms did not produce the desired results.

Aoun denies suggesting appeal for IMF help

KARACHI -- The Pakistani rupee on Monday lost its value by 38 paisa and hit Rs157.30 against the US dollar in the interbank market as the stringent conditions - on which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally approved the bailout of $6 billion - seem to exert more on the local currency.

Rupee weakens against US dollar by 38 paisa in interbank market

The report assesses key risks facing the global financial system, in normal times seeking to play a role in preventing crises by highlighting policies that may mitigate systemic risk, thereby contributing to the global financial stability and the sustained economic growth of the International Monetary Fund's member countries.

Global Financial Stability Report: Vulnerabilities in a Maturing Credit Cycle, 2019 APR

The Central Bank of Iran denied reports on asking for a loan from the International Monetary Fund.

Iranian Central Bank rejects reports on asking for loan from IMF

: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finalised a three-year bailout package for Pakistan as the dialogue between the two sides bore fruits during the recent visit by Finance Minister Asad Umar-led Pakistan delegation to Washington.The global monetary corporation agreed to a three-year bailout package after the two sides, reportedly, reached an understanding on the package.

Pakistan, IMF finalise bailout package

The Finance Minister also met with the First Deputy Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF), David Lipton and talked about the ongoing negotiations with the fund.

World Bank appreciates Pak reform process

ISLAMABAD -- Finance Minister Asad Umar on Sunday said that talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had entered final stage.

Talks with IMF enter final stage: Asad Umar

Prime Minister of the Federation of BiH Fadil Novalic and Head of the IMF Mission for BiH (International Monetary Fund) Martin Petri met at headquarters of the Federation Government in Sarajevo today and discussed the need to form government on all levels as soon as possible.

NovaliA and Petri: Excellent cooperation between FBiH Government and IMF

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has had key talks in Colombo.

IMF delegation holds key talks in Colombo