Tag: IMF
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Philippines Growth Forecast 2025: IMF Sees 5.1% Pace
IMF projects slower growth for the Philippines in 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its outlook for the Philippines, forecasting a growth rate of 5.1% for 2025. The revision reflects a blend of external headwinds and domestic policy dynamics that weigh on export performance and investment sentiment. After a year of mixed signals…
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Pakistan Faces Corruption-Related Money Laundering Risks, IMF Warns
IMF Sounding Alarm: Corruption-Related Money Laundering in Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning: Pakistan faces significant risks of corruption-related money laundering, compounded by weak accountability and persistent external influence over high-profile or politically sensitive cases. This assessment highlights vulnerabilities that could undermine macroeconomic stability, deter investment, and erode public trust…
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Pakistan’s Money Laundering Risk: IMF Flags Corruption and Weak Accountability
IMF Warning: Corruption-Related Money Laundering on the Rise in Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised red flags over Pakistan’s vulnerability to corruption-related money laundering. In its assessments, the IMF notes that the country’s systemic weaknesses in governance, together with regulatory gaps, create fertile ground for illicit financial flows. The warning comes as Pakistan…
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Pakistan at Risk: IMF Flags Corruption-Related Money Laundering and Weak Accountability
IMF Warning: A Snapshot of Pakistan’s Financial Vulnerabilities The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a sober warning about Pakistan’s financial integrity, highlighting the country’s significant exposure to corruption-related money laundering. The assessment suggests that while Pakistan makes efforts to stabilize its economy, accountability remains weak and high-profile cases are often entangled in external interference.…
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IMF Staff Completes 2025 Article IV Mission to Indonesia
Overview of the Mission The International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Indonesia, marking another milestone in the ongoing evaluation of the country’s macroeconomic framework. Led by mission chief Ms. Maria Gonzalez, a team of IMF experts conducted two weeks of in-depth economic discussions with Indonesian authorities, financial institutions, and private…
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IMF Staff Concludes 2025 Article IV Mission to Indonesia: Outlook for Growth and Reform
Overview of the Mission An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Maria Gonzalez conducted the 2025 Article IV Consultation discussions with Indonesia from November 3 to 12, 2025. The mission focused on assessing macroeconomic stability, policy coherence, and the reform path necessary to sustain robust growth amid a dynamic regional and global economy.…
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Treasury Defends Steady Shilling as Indicator of Economic Strength
Introduction: Treasury Stands Behind the Shilling The Kenyan National Treasury has publicly defended the local currency, insisting that the shilling remains steady and that recent volatility concerns do not reflect a weakening economy. In response to media reports about potential strains flagged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Treasury officials emphasized that the current exchange…
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Treasury Seeks to Reassure Public: Kenyan Shilling Stability Reflects Economic Strength
Kenya’s Shilling Maintains Ground Amid Global Voices The National Treasury has moved to calm nerves among Kenyan markets and the public by affirming that the shilling remains stable. In the wake of recent reports in some media outlets suggesting concern from international lenders such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the government insists that the…
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Treasury Defends Steady Shilling: Economic Strength Behind Stable Currency
The Treasury’s Stance on a Stable Shilling The Kenyan National Treasury has publicly defended the country’s currency, the shilling, arguing that the exchange rate remains stable and that this stability is a sign of underlying economic strength. While some observers have raised concerns following commentary from international institutions, the Treasury contends that a steady shilling…
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Reeves: Those with Broadest Shoulders Must Pay Their Fair Share in UK Tax Plan
Britain’s Budget Cliffhanger: Reeves Signals Taxation Based on Capacity Chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined a principle that could steer the UK’s upcoming budget: those with the broadest shoulders should pay their fair share of taxes. Speaking in Washington, DC, on the eve of the autumn budget, Reeves indicated the government will pursue a package of…