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Corruption: Luxembourg must implement without delay its legislation against the bribery of foreign public officials, says OECD

30-Jun-2011

Luxembourg must step up its efforts to detect and prosecute cases of bribery of foreign public officials, particularly now that its legal framework has been strengthened, in compliance with the Anti-Bribery Convention, to allow criminal proceedings to be taken not only against individuals but also against companies involved in such offences.

Corruption: OECD Working Group on Bribery recognised as anti-corruption leader

14-Sep-2010

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics has awarded its International Compliance Award to the OECD and its Working Group on Bribery. “The Anti-Bribery Convention is the cornerstone of the OECD’s Anti-Corruption Strategy, " said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría.

Financial Markets: Why sound institutions and smart regulation matter

20-May-2010

Countries must quickly agree new financial rules to boost bank lending and strengthen the global economic recovery, said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría at a conference in Berlin.

Public consultation on good practices for the mitigation and financial management of catastrophic risks

11-Mar-2010

The recent major earthquakes in Chile and Haiti are the latest reminder of the urgent need for disaster preparedness. The OECD is inviting public comment on draft good practices intended to reflect international good practices on the mitigation and financial management of catastrophic risks. Deadline for comment is 1 May 2010.

Online public consultation on corporate governance and the financial crisis

20-Apr-2009

The current crisis has highlighted many corporate governance failures. As part of its strategic response, the OECD sought the contribution of stakeholders as it starts work on a set of recommendations that will address weaknesses in corporate governance that are related to the financial crisis.

Competition Law and Policy in the Czech Republic (Policy Brief)

14-Nov-2008

Competition law and policy in the Czech Republic have converged on European practices. Since the OECD review of Czech competition policy in 2001, the country has joined the European Union, while the Czech Competition Act has been revised and now closely follows the substantive terms and enforcement methods of the European Commission.