Agency banking represents a transformative approach to bridging the financial inclusion gap in developing countries.

Kenya has so far accessed Sh404 billion ($3.12 billion) for the ECF/EFF programmes out of a possible Sh467.5 billion ($3.61 ...

For almost two years, economies around the world were partially suspended. An explosion of debt and soaring prices have been ...

Life insurance firms in the US play an important role in transmitting the effects of monetary policy, research published by the International Monetary Fund finds.

On March 13, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Antigua and Barbuda and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a ...

Dr Desmond Lachman is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and a former deputy director at the International ...

Lebanon's new leadership faces immense challenges after years of financial collapse, political turmoil, and war. With international backing, the government must enact economic reforms, secure ...

Kenya is seeking a new loan programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after both sides agreed to abandon the ninth review of the earlier one taken in 2021.In a statement sent to media ...

The US is weighing in with Lebanon's government on the selection of the country's next central bank governor in a bid to ...

By Lawrence AGYISAM The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the first annual national budget and economic policy statement of the John Dramani Mahama administration to Parliament. Given ...

Kenya will seek a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund, the IMF said Monday, after the current programme winds ...

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has dismissed the possibility of establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, citing concerns over price ...