The former French finance minister won praise from developing countries but criticism from Greece during first term The International Monetary Fund has appointed Christine Lagarde for a second term as managing director after she rebuilt the Washington-based organisation’s reputation following the sex scandal that engulfed her predecessor. Lagarde, 60, who was the only candidate, was backed by the UK, Germany, China, and her home country France to stay on for another five years. Continue reading...
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