Venezuela
Venezuela: Centerview confirmed as restructuring adviser; execution milestones still ahead
Reuters reported on 16 October that Centerview Partners remains Venezuela’s financial adviser. That confirms the mandate, not exchange terms.
Restructurings
Ethiopia
Ethiopia: agreement in principle in place, Eurobond exchange still pending
The 14 October GSDR report shows the bond exchange still pending, after the August comparability-of-treatment finding on the June agreement.
Global
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable: 7th co-chairs progress report
The GSDR, co-chaired by the IMF, World Bank and the G20 presidency, met in Bangkok on 14 October and issued its 7th co-chairs progress report.
Senegal
Senegal: bondholder group hires Alvarez & Marsal and warns against principal haircuts
Holders of $2.2 billion of Senegal’s $5.2 billion bonds appointed Alvarez & Marsal and warned against principal haircuts; a December target for agreements in principle is reported.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: staff-level agreement on the seventh EFF review
IMF staff and Sri Lanka reached staff-level agreement on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility and concluded 2026 Article IV discussions.
Ghana
Ghana: ECF sixth review completed and 2026 Article IV concluded; residual creditor claims remain
The IMF Executive Board completed the sixth review of Ghana’s ECF arrangement, concluded the 2026 Article IV consultation and reviewed a request for a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (27 July).