Finance & Economics

“No time for complacency”, Draghi tells economic and monetary affairs MEPs

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ECB President Draghi met MEPs today to discuss financial market issues

Morocco – IMF Staff Conduct 2014 Article IV Consultations, First Review of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Jean-François Dauphin visited Morocco during November 5-17, 2014 to conduct discussions with the Moroccan authorities on the 2014 Article IV consultation, as well as on the first review of...

EP should consent to EU-Georgia association deal, says Foreign Affairs Committee

The European Parliament should grant its consent to the EU-Georgia Association Agreement in December, the Foreign Affairs Committee said in a vote on Monday. The deal, signed on 27 June 2014, aims to establish deep political association and economic...

Banks Firmly Behind Ukraine Financial Sector Reform Program at Vienna Initiative Forum

Key stakeholders meet in Brussels
International and local banks active in Ukraine threw their weight behind the country’s financial sector reforms at a meeting of the Vienna Ukraine Financial Forum in Brussels on Friday.

IMF Staff Concludes Review Mission to Jamaica

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Jan Kees Martijn visited Jamaica during November 5−14, 2014 to conduct discussions on the sixth review of Jamaica’s IMF-supported program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

MEPs call on Turkey to stop provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone

MEPs condemned Turkey’s “maritime survey” activities as encroaching upon the Republic of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone and its sovereign right to explore the natural resources within it, in a resolution voted on Thursday. The text also calls on...

G20 Nations Pledge to Boost Global Economy

Leaders of the G-20, representing the world's largest advanced and developing economies, adopted a plan to boost global economic growth by more than $2 trillion over five years, by investing in infrastructure and increasing free trade.

Kiribati Prepared For Second Economic Boost

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$3 million for the Second Economic Support Development Policy Operation, which will support efficient public service delivery and long-term fiscal sustainability in the Republic of Kiribati.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Welcomes G20 Growth Strategies, Says Implementation Critical

“This has been a very productive year for the G20. I would like to congratulate the Australian authorities, particularly Prime Minister Tony Abbott, Treasurer Joe Hockey, and Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens, for warmly hosting us, and...

Northern Ireland peace process: MEPs urge all parties to restart stalled talks

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