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IMF slashes UK growth forecast on eurozone fears

IFAonline | 25 Jan 2012 | 07:30

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed its growth forecasts for a number of major European economies for 2012 due to ongoing concerns about the region's recovery.

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Conservative prime minister David Cameron

UK facing £17.5bn bill to help plug IMF hole

The UK may have to fork out £17.5bn to plug a funding shortfall at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the organisation warned yesterday it needed additional funds to tackle the eurozone crisis.

IFAonline | 19 Jan 2012 | 07:45
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Hungary downgraded to junk status

Hungary has lost its investment grade credit rating from Moody's after the country went cap in hand to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

IFAonline | 25 Nov 2011 | 08:03

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Hungary asks for IMF and EU financial aid

Hungary has asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU) for financial aid as its debt pile grows and its currency weakens.

IFAonline | 21 Nov 2011 | 12:47
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IMF chief warns of 'lost decade'

The head of the IMF pleaded with China to support the eurozone as she warned the global economy is heading for a "lost decade".

IFAonline | 09 Nov 2011 | 07:47
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Osborne: UK will not fund eurozone bailout

The Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to stop cash from British taxpayers being used to fund the eurozone bailout.

IFAonline | 28 Oct 2011 | 08:35
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The stock market giants with rock-bottom valuations

JOHCM UK Equity Income fund’s James Lowen explains why low valuations and leaner companies mean now is a good time to increase equity holdings.

Professional Adviser | 20 Oct 2011 | 08:00
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China is extraordinary - but here's why India's more attractive

Hugh Young, manager of the New India Investment Trust, sets out the case for the emerging market behemoth.

Professional Adviser | 20 Oct 2011 | 08:00
Conservative prime minister David Cameron

Conservative Party conference: Cameron says sinner label 'insult' to finance

David Cameron said yesterday he is "sympathetic" to the financial services industry, which should not be cast as social "sinners".

IFAonline | 06 Oct 2011 | 10:52
A selection of newspapers

Round-up: Don't be soggy, Cameron tells UK

Dire data from households and its impact on retailers, strike action talks, heads roll at UBS, and advice from the PM to Britain to reject "can't do sogginess" for the drive of China. Our round-up up of the nationals.

IFAonline | 06 Oct 2011 | 07:57
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IMF sounds UK recession warning

The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has warned of an increased risk of recession from Q3 for the US and to a lesser extent the UK and France.

Professional Adviser | 20 Sep 2011 | 15:30
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Can emerging Asia bounce back from the global sell-off?

Emerging Asia’s policy flexibility and relatively low debt will see it return to growth before the West, says Thomas Sinclair, manager of the Neptune Asia Pacific fund.

Professional Adviser | 20 Sep 2011 | 08:00
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Our papers round-up: Europe/tax/bank pay

Whilst the president of the European Commission remains upbeat on Europe’s economic credentials, the IMF warns of a worrying global downward spiral and RBS faces the prospect of a billion-dollar damages bill. We round up today’s papers for you.

IFAonline | 05 Sep 2011 | 08:20

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