News of credit

US senator asks Bessent to terminate US$20-billion Argentina swap line

05-02-2026 11:25 US Senator Elizabeth Warren asks for clarification and requests termination of US$20-billion currency swap line with Argentina.

SECRET SWISS ACCOUNTS

Credit Suisse Nazi probe reveals fresh SS ties, senator says

03-02-2026 11:47 Investigation into ties between Credit Suisse and Nazi Germany has so far revealed hundreds of accounts with potential links to Nazi-era officials and industrialists.

DEBT & BONDS

Argentina not looking to tap global debt market, Caputo says

02-02-2026 14:22 Argentina doesn’t plan to sell bonds in global debt markets, says Economy Minister Luis Caputo.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Argentina’s Pomelo raises US$55 million to boost payment offerings

20-01-2026 13:40 Deal kicks off the year after a sharp slowdown in venture capital investment in Latin America.

AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY

Top banks bet on farming boom with Milei cutting taxes

12-12-2025 19:34 Two major banks in Argentina are seeking to open up more credit for farmers as President Javier Milei cuts export tariffs for growers.

ANALYSIS: SHOCK THERAPY

Milei’s election battle leaves Argentina’s banks at five-year low

02-12-2025 12:13 Banks in Argentina are struggling due to President Milei’s fierce push to tame the currency; Squeeze has forced bankers’ hands, triggering a sharp pullback in lending that could continue well into 2026.

BLOOMBERG REPORT

Loan to Trump-friendly Argentina went against IMF board concerns

25-04-2025 11:23 Argentina's new loan with the International Monetary Fund was granted despite raising red flags for many of the lender's top decision-markers.

ANALYSIS

How many dollars does Luis Caputo need to reach the midterms?

27-03-2025 00:39 The market is spotlighting fresh funds. The blend could be a bargaining-chip for exchange rate intervention. Central Bank reserves back to levels of late 2023.

by Eugenia Muzio

IMF DEBT TALKS

IMF to consider US$20-billion Argentina deal in informal meeting

21-03-2025 15:44 IMF intends to discuss a new loan for Argentina during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board next week in Washington.

DEBT & MARKETS

Argentina waiting on yields to fall below 10% before debt market return

20-03-2025 12:26 Argentina is waiting for yields on its sovereign bonds to edge below 10% before exploring return to international capital markets, says government official.

IMF DEBT TALKS

Adorni says Argentina aiming for new IMF loan deal by end April

05-03-2025 23:43 New deal with IMF "should be completed in the first four months of the year," Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni tells reporters.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Argentina wins upgrade from Moody’s in boost for Milei

26-01-2025 23:40 Argentina’s credit rating raised by Moody’s Ratings to 'Caa3,' the third-lowest level of junk and on par with Ecuador, Bolivia and Ethiopia.

International Monetary Fund

IMF publishes grim evaluation of Argentina’s US$44-billion deal

12-01-2025 08:55 Ex-post evaluation paints a grim picture of Argentina’s latest IMF programme that began in March 2022. Staff detailed reckless policy decisions by the government of former president Alberto Fernández that derailed the programme and economy in the run-up to the 2023 presidential election.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF to review US$44-billion loan in key step toward new deal

30-12-2024 17:31 International Monetary Fund’s executive board will review Argentina’s current US$44-billion aid programme next month, a crucial step as President Javier Milei negotiates for a new loan.

BANKING & FINANCE

Central Bank working to enable dollar debt cards

14-10-2024 11:13 Argentina’s Central Bank is working with banks and credit card companies to enable debt cards denominated in dollars.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF faces pressure to cut billions in fees for large borrowers

09-04-2024 16:51 IMF releases statement saying that “a number” of its board members were open to reviewing policies around surcharges, a move that could benefit Argentina, among other nations.

FINANCE

Milei seeks US$15 billion for removal of currency controls

18-03-2024 11:24 President Javier Milei says he would open up restrictions on foreign currency immediately if he has US$15 billion; Money could be provided by the IMF, multilateral bodies, private investors and even “some countries."

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

Argentina, IMF talking about new programme outline

29-02-2024 12:20 Argentina, IMF in talks about outline of possible new programme to speed up exit from capital controls.

IMF DEBT PROGRAMME

IMF deputy chief says Argentina needs 'consistent' monetary, exchange policy

23-02-2024 09:30 International Monetary Fund second-in-command Gita Gopinath said Argentina's government is making significant efforts to "restore macroeconomic stability" after meeting with President Javier Milei.