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OECD Journal: Financial Market Trends

Financial Market Trends provides a six-monthly update of trends and prospects in the international and major domestic financial markets of the OECD area and beyond. Timely analysis of and background information on structural issues and developments in financial markets, focusing on areas where changes are most substantial, make this publication relevant for financial market participants and policy makers alike, and should stimulate discussion among experts.

Financial crisis: Save our savings

Amid the worst current financial crisis since the 1930s, EU leaders have pledged to protect savers’ deposits. Already most OECD countries have explicit deposit insurance schemes for savings up to certain limits. In a number of countries these have now been raised temporarily.

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How did the financial crisis turn into a global economic downturn?

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International Gateway for Financial Education

www.financial-education.org

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Improving Financial Education and Awareness on Insurance and Private Pensions