Pretoria - Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has congratulated Christine Lagarde on her appointment to the top job at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "I would like to express my congratulations to Ms Lagarde on her appointment as Managing Director of the IMF. As the global economy continues to be plagued with persistent economic challenges, the role of the IMF has and … [Read more...] about Gordhan congratulates Lagarde on IMF selection
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IMF should adapt to changing world
Pretoria - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should adapt to the changing world while also being ready and able to face challenges, says French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde. Lagarde is one of two candidates for the position of managing director of the Fund who this week underwent interviews for the top job vacated by Dominique Strauss-Kahn due to sexual assault … [Read more...] about IMF should adapt to changing world
Carstens pleads his case for IMF top post
Pretoria - If appointed managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Governor of the Bank of Mexico Agustin Carstens will ensure fairness and helpfulness of the fund for its survival. "I would be an MD dedicated to serving all the membership, and I would consider my main responsibility to serve as guardian of even-handedness and of the cooperative nature of … [Read more...] about Carstens pleads his case for IMF top post
Lagarde and Carstens shortlisted for IMF chief
Pretoria - French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde and Governor of the Bank of Mexico, Agustin Carstens, are the two candidates to be considered for the top job at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes after nominations for the managing director post opened at the fund on 23 May following the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn owing to sexual assault charges … [Read more...] about Lagarde and Carstens shortlisted for IMF chief
Analyst says IMF leader should come from a developing nation
Pretoria - As countries nominate their respective leaders to possibly head the International Monetary Fund (IMF), there is support for the post to go to a leader from a developing nation. This follows the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn as the Managing Director of the IMF amidst sexual assault charges in the US last week. Trevor Manuel, the former Finance Minister … [Read more...] about Analyst says IMF leader should come from a developing nation
