
IMF proposes U.S. Treasury official as first deputy managing director
Washington, Sept. 19 (UNI) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday proposed the appointment of Daniel Katz, chief of staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as first deputy managing director — widely regarded as the IMF’s number two leadership post. The proposed appointment, effective Oct. 6, is subject to approval by…