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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, WASHINGTON – IMF and World Bank Group Spring 2016 Meetings (through April 17). WASHINGTON – IMF discussion on ‘Private sector solutions in challenging markets’ – 1300 GMT. WASHINGTON – Press Conference: European Department, IMF Headquarters – 1315 GMT. WASHINGTON – Press Conference: Africa Department, IMF Headquarters – 1415 GMT. WASHINGTON – PRESS CONFERENCE: Middle East and Central Asia Department, IMF Headquarters – 1515 GMT. WASHINGTON – G20 summit press conference at IMF headquarters – 1715 GMT. WASHINGTON – Press Conference: Western Hemisphere Department, IMF Headquarters – 1815 GMT. WASHINGTON – The World Bank holds a discussion on “Forced Displacement: A Global Development Challenge.” Speakers: World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Queen Rania Abdullah of the Kingdom of Jordan – 1500 GMT. WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund discusses “Sub-Saharan Africa: Just a Bumpy Place?” Speakers: African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, Nigerian Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, IMF Deputy Managing Director Mitsuhiro Furusawa and Rwandan Finance Minister Claver Gatete – 1530 GMT. WASHINGTON – World Bank discussion on “Digital dividends in East Asia Pacific – faster growth, more jobs, better governance?” – 1630 GMT. WASHINGTON – World Bank Holds Discussion on “Competition Policy in Developing Countries: Helping Markets Perform Better,” Speakers: OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and World Bank Chief Financial Officer Joaquim Levy – 1800 GMT. WASHINGTON – The World Bank hosts a discussion on “Driving Growth: Ideas for Beating a Slowdown.” Speakers: Ishaq Dar, Minister of Finance of Pakistan, Armando Manuel, Minister of Finance of Angola and Natalie Jaresko, Minister of Finance of Ukraine – 2000 GMT. WASHINGTON – Celebrating the partnership between the United Nations and the World Bank Group. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in attendance – 2130 GMT. WASHINGTON – 1630 GMT Chicago Fed President Charles Evans speaks on current economic conditions and monetary policy ahead of the JPMorgan Chase Investment Symposium. SYDNEY – Reserve Bank of Australia Financial Stability Review – 0130 GMT. Saturday, April 16, Washington – 1500GMT The World Bank holds a discussion on ‘The State of the Africa Region’. WASHINGTON – Press conference by African finance ministers – 1500 GMT. Swaziland Finance Minister Martin Dlamini and Somali Finance Minister Mohammad Adam Ibrahim were present. WASHINGTON – IMFC holds press conference at IMF headquarters – 1700 GMT. WASHINGTON – IMF holds discussion on “China’s changing role in the global economy” – 1930 GMT. WASHINGTON, Sunday, April 17 – The IMF hosts its Fiscal Forum 2016: Strengthening the International Tax System at 1300 GMT. Speakers: IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Swedish Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson. WASHINGTON – The World Bank holds discussions on a “New Vision for Development Financing.” Speakers: World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan and Ghanaian Finance Minister Seth Terkper – 1400 GMT. WASHINGTON – IMF discussion on ‘Digital Disruption of the Financial System: Opportunities and Threats’ – Panel 1 – Fintech – 1400 GMT. IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton and Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Caroline Wilkins spoke. WASHINGTON – IMF Discussion on “Digital Disruption of the Financial System: Opportunities and Threats” – Panel 1 – Cybersecurity. Speech by US Deputy Treasury Secretary Sarah Bloom Raskin – 1400 GMT. MONDAY, APRIL 18, MINNEAPOLIS – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari speaks at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce – 1630 GMT. New Britain – Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren to speak at Central Connecticut State University American Savings Fund Distinguished Lecture Series – 2300 GMT.

NEW YORK, TUESDAY, April 19 – Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens speaks at the Credit Suisse Global Macro Conference 2016 – 1330 GMT. LONDON – UK Finance Minister George Osborne will appear before the Parliament’s Finance Committee to discuss EU membership. LONDON – Bank of England Governor Mark Carney attends the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee meeting – 1435 GMT. SYDNEY – The Reserve Bank of Australia is to release the minutes of its April monetary policy meeting at 0130GMT. MADRID – Central Bank of Spain Governor Luis Maria Linde to deliver closing remarks at the 23rd Financial Sector Conference organized by ABC and Deloitte: “In an uncertain environment Profit Challenge” – 1140 GMT. OTTAWA – Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins are due to attend the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance at 1500GMT.

WEDNESDAY 20 APRIL STOCKHOLM – Riksbank holds monetary policy meeting (until 21 April). OSLO – Norwegian Central Bank Governor Oystein Olsen speaks at Norwegian Institute of Technology – 0530 GMT. Thursday, April 21, Prague – Joint ECB and Czech National Bank meeting on “Productivity and External Rebalancing” (until April 22). Speakers: Miroslav Singh, President of the Czech National Bank, Filippo Di Mauro, Member of the Editorial Board of the European Central Bank, and João Amador, Economist at the Bank of Portugal. STOCKHOLM – Riksbank announces interest rate decision. The monetary policy report is due at 0730 GMT.

Frankfurt, Monday 25 April – European Commission and ECB Joint Conference on “Completing European Financial Integration: What’s Next?” Speakers: European Commissioner Jonathan Hill, ECB Member Vito Constancio and Benoit Cole.

New York, USA, Tuesday 26 April – Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz will address the Investment Industry Association of Canada and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association at 1240 GMT. WASHINGTON – Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) two-day interest rate meeting (ended April 27)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 TALINN – Central Bank of Estonia releases financial stability report. Premier Ardo Hansson is to hold a press conference at 0800 GMT. WASHINGTON – At 1800 GMT, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announces its interest rate decision, followed by a statement. VANCOUVER – Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Morneau will outline the Canadian government’s plan to strengthen the middle class and invest in the economy – 1900 GMT. TOKYO – Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting (until April 28) ———————————— ————————– For Customer Service Desk: Click Phone/Help for a phone number. For questions or comments about the diary, please email: di*****@th************.com Note: The inclusion of items in this diary does not necessarily mean that Reuters will file a story based on that event.