Argentina
Argentina halts some dividend payouts - report
The Central Bank of Argentina has reportedly asked some banks to stop paying dividends to shareholders after stress tests revealed banks could require more capital.
Lat Am's progress highlighted by crisis: BIS
The development of Latin America's financial markets and policymakers' enhanced credibility have been underscored by the region's ability to withstand the worst ravages of the crisis, a paper published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said.
Argentine central bank funds to cover $6.7bn debt
Argentina's president said Tuesday that the authorities would dip into the central bank's coffers to repay the country's $6.7 billion debt to the so-called Paris Club group of creditor countries.
Fed's Kroszner dismisses decoupling
The recent turmoil has served to reaffirm the adage that when the US sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold, a senior Federal Reserve official has argued.
Repeat of 2001 crisis impossible, says Redrado
Martin Redrado, the governor of the Central Bank of Argentina, says that the country's economy is strong enough to avoid a repeat of the crippling crisis it experienced in 2001.
BIS starts Americas council
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has established a forum aimed at facilitating debate between the Basel-based institution and policymakers in the Americas.
Argentina's Redrado on lessons from hyperinflation
Lower inflation is the consequence of more responsible fiscal, monetary and wage policies, which might be a result of more awareness of the costs of rampant price growth, stated Martin Redrado, the governor of the Central Bank of Argentina.
Why Argentina did not have a currency board
The commonly held belief that Argentina ran a currency board from 1991 to 2002 is wrong, argues Steve Hanke
Stiglitz praises Chavez's "Bank of the South"
Joseph Stiglitz, a former World Bank chief economist and Nobel laureate, commended plans put forward by Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez for a regional lender for Latin America.
Argentina is "riding the storm": Redrado
Martin Redrado, the governor of the Central Bank of Argentina, said his country has dealt with the recent global market turmoil because of better macroeconomic management.
Recent events indicate Argentine stability
Martin Redrado, the governor of the Central Bank of Argentina, said that recent market volatility showed the strength of the country's monetary and financial policy.
Argentina's Redrado on financial stability
In the speech 'Financial stability and the importance of AML/CFT supervision and regulation' given on 13 February Martin Redrado of the Central Bank of Argentina said there is no unique solution or pre-established methodology for governments or…
Redrado on monetary policy in Argentina
In the speech 'Overview of monetary and financial policy in Argentina' given on 20 December Martin Redrado of the Central Bank of Argentina said the main obstacle to implementing inflation targeting is the small size of the financial system.
Argentina's Redrado says reserve building vital
Argentine central bank president Martin Redrado said Monday 8 January Latin American countries should take advantage of the current moment of good economic growth to build up foreign reserves to prepare for unforeseen problems.
It's the imbalances, stupid
Rachel Lomax, a deputy governor of the Bank of England, dismissed suggestions that the International Monetary Fund had outlived its usefulness in a speech in London on Wednesday 1 November.
IMF members approve voting reform plan
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday 18 September approved reforms to increase the voting shares of emerging economies, the German finance minister was quoted by Associated Press as saying.
SEA-LAC central bank governors' meeting begins
Central Bank Governors from South East Asia (SEA), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) gathered Friday 15 September for the first time in Kuala Lumpur, for the inaugural SEA-LAC Central Bank Governors' Meeting.
Argentine central bank to increase oversight
Argentina's central bank intends to step up oversight over foreign exchange trading, according to a report.
IMF paper on banks during the Argentine crisis
According to the IMF Working Paper "Banks during the Argentine crisis: Were they all hurt equally? Did they all behave equally?" published February 2006, the simple answer to both questions in the title is: No.
Comment: Indonesia and the IMF
The Indonesian finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has indicated that the country is considering the early repayment of its outstanding debt to the IMF. The prospect of early repayment raises some interesting questions and policymakers are likely to…
Argentina to buy euros to restock reserves
Argentina's central bank will begin buying euros in the foreign exchange market to help bolster its foreign reserves, which were sharply reduced to pay back the country's debt with the IMF, a central bank official said on Sunday 8 January.
Argentina's Kirchner replaces Lavagna
Argentine President Nestor Kirchner yesterday replaced Economy Minister Roberto Lavagna on Monday 2 January following disagreements between the two with regard to inflation.
Argentina to pay off IMF debts at start of 2006
Argentine President Nestor Kirchner said on Wednesday 21 December that his country will clear its debt with the International Monetary Fund on 2 January next year, instead of the previously announced next Thursday.
Argentina sells bonds to Venezuela
Argentina sold $496 million in bonds to Venezuela to help boost its international reserves as it prepares to pay back the $9.8 billion it owes the International Monetary Fund.