U.S. Urges Ships to Keep Tracking Devices Turned on for Safety, Transparency July 30, 2019 By Lesley Wroughton The United States wants all ships to keep their tracking transponders on to cut down on illicit activity and smuggling,...
Trump Administration Allows Lawsuits Against Some Businesses in Cuba March 5, 2019 By Lesley Wroughton, Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick The Trump administration said on Monday it would allow lawsuits by U.S. citizens against dozens of Cuban companies and other...
Global Finance Chiefs to Warn of Economic Risks, Call for Aid for Poor October 7, 2014 By Lesley Wroughton Finance and development ministers from around the world this week will warn of considerable downside risks to the global economy,...
BRICS to Endorse Plans for Reserves Pool, Development Bank March 22, 2013 By Alonso Soto and Lesley Wroughton Leaders of the world’s major emerging economies are likely to endorse plans at a summit next week to create a...
Cyprus Bank Deposit Tax Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Says IIF Head March 19, 2013 By Lesley Wroughton A proposal to impose a tax on bank deposits in Cyprus sets an “incredibly dangerous precedent” and undermines confidence built...
G20 Wrangles over Currencies, Borrowing, Deficits at Moscow Talks February 15, 2013 By Jan Strupczewski and Lesley Wroughton The Group of 20 major economies struggled on Friday to find common ground on currencies and borrowing, exposing rifts between...
IMF Urges Permanent Fix to U.S. ‘Fiscal Cliff’ November 9, 2012 By Lesley Wroughton The International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged the United States to quickly reach an agreement on a permanent fix to...
Insurance is Key as Investment Frontiers Open, Says World Bank Exec July 25, 2012 By Lesley Wroughton Political risk insurance against conflict or breach of contract has become a key factor for investors seeking higher returns in...
World Bank Head Warns No Region Immune to Europe Debt Crisis July 19, 2012 By Lesley Wroughton World Bank President Jim Yong Kim on Wednesday warned that most regions of the world will be hurt by the...
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast as Emerging Economies Slow July 17, 2012 By Lesley Wroughton The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for global economic growth and warned that the outlook could dim further...