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Walktober 2026

The Health & Safety Directorate (HSD), in partnership with the WBG Fitness Center and Staff Association, is pleased to invite all World Bank Group/IMF staff, consultants, retirees, and eligible family members to participate in Walktober 2026, the annual global physical activity challenge designed to promote movement, healthy habits, and connection across our community. The event will run from October 1 to November 2. Registration for the event will close on October 16. Please see the registration website and flyer for more details.

 

IMFRA Fall Luncheon

The IMFRA 2026 Fall Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at 12:00 noon, at the Bretton Woods Recreation Center.  RSVP link

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BWC Annual Meeting Invitation

This invitation is shared on behalf of the Bretton Woods Committee: BWC's Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 13, in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings. 

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IMFRA Brown Bag Luncheon with Future Retirees

Members of the IMFRA Board of Directors will meet with future retirees on Wednesday, October 28, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in HQ1-2-737 Conference Room. 

 

Fund’s Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Presentation by Eugenio Cerutti, Advisor, Macro-Financial & Structural Policies Div., SPR: "The Fund's Use of AI - Stock-Taking"  is planned for Thursday, October 29, at 12:00 noon. Details on the venue and virtual participation to follow.

 

Calling All Recent Retirees

Join members of the IMFRA Board of Directors on Tuesday, December 1, for a networking opportunity and a Q&A session about any issues related to Fund retirement. Zoom link to attend the session will be shared soon.

 

IMFRA Brown Bag Luncheon with Future Retirees

Members of the IMFRA Board of Directors will meet with future retirees on Wednesday, December 2. Details to follow.

 

2026 IMFRA Holiday Reception

The reception is planned for Tuesday, December 8, at the IMF Headquarters. Stay tuned for details.

 

2026 IMF Holiday Party

The party will be held Saturday, December 12, at the IMF Headquarters. Details to follow.

 

Concordia Information for Non-Official Business Guests

Looking for a getaway in DC? The IMF’s Concordia is a great option. Rates are well below market value, varying seasonally, and tax-free. LEED Certified Washington, DC Hotel - The Concordia Request your reservations by phone at 202.557.2000 or online at reservations@theconcordia.com. Please indicate the departmental code IMFRA when you request the reservation.

Posted October 1, 2026

 

Guidance for Maximizing Dental Benefits

A reminder to members that, when clinically appropriate, spreading major dental treatment over two calendar years may allow them to take advantage of benefits available in two separate plan years. Please see guidance and tips here or on the Insurance pages of this website.

Posted September 28, 2026

 

Managing Director Announces Intention to Appoint Isabel Schnabel as Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department

The Managing Director announced on September 24, 2026 her intention to appoint Ms. Isabel Schnabel as the Fund’s next Financial Counsellor and Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM), effective January 4, 2027. Please see the announcement here.

Posted September 25, 2026

 

Bank Fund Credit Union: New Digital Banking Experience

BankFund will launch a new Digital Banking experience this fall. The new platform will have new and enhanced features. Please see this document and visit bfsfcu.org/newdb to learn more.

Posted September 22, 2026

 

New Book by Patrick Njoroge

We are happy to announce the publication of Patrick Njoroge's new book: Brothers in Arms: Unusual Communications from a Central Banker. Please see the Articles & Book Announcements page for details.

Posted September 9, 2026

 

New Book by Armando Morales

We are happy to announce the publication of Armando Morales' new book: Por un Salto Cualitativo en la Gestión Pública (Toward a Qualitative Leap in Public Management). Please see the Articles & Book Announcements page for details.

Posted September 9, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMFRA OFFICE DAYS & HOURS WHEN A STAFF MEMBER IS PRESENT

Mon 6/1  9:00-1:00 Remote 
Tue 6/2   1:00-5:00 In Person
Wed 6/3 1:00-5:00 InPerson  
Thu 6/4  9:00-1:00 In Person
Fri 6/5    1:00-5:00 Remote

NEXT IMFRA BOARD MEETING

October 7, 2026  at 2:00 pm

If you are interested in observing the Board Meeting, please send an email to imfra@imf.org

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