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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.

The global economy and OECD: distilling lessons from a financial crisis

02-Oct-2008

Speaking on the occasion of an annual report to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the outlook for the world economy, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría spoke about the impact of the financial crisis and OECD's work to produce a more inclusive globalisation.

OECD Invited Comment on Draft Revision of its Corporate Governance Principles

12-Jan-2004

The OECD invited public comment on a draft of the revision of its Principles of Corporate Governance that were adopted by OECD governments in 1999. This follows a request from OECD governments for reinforcement of the Principles in response to recent corporate scandals. 

New Corporate Governance Proposals Aim to Improve Investment Climate in South Eastern Europe

19-Jun-2003

OECD-led Roundtable Presents White Paper on Corporate Governance in Asia, 10 June, Tokyo

02-Jun-2003

The Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance has presented its White Paper. Key recommendations include: full convergence with international accounting and audit standards, better protection of minority investors, stronger implementation and enforcement of existing laws and regulations..

The Roles of Market Discipline and Transparency in Corporate Governance Policy

16-May-2003

This speech was made by Dr. William Witherell, Director of Financial, Fiscal and Enterprise Affairs, OECD, at the Banque de France International Monetary Seminar held on 16 May 2003.

OECD Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR): A Review of Corporate Restructuring Reforms in Asian Countries, Bangkok, 16-17 December 2002

17-Dec-2002

The burden of bad debts in Asia, estimated at US$ 2 trillion, threatens the region's banks and national economies, slows economic recovery and increases the risk of another collapse.

OECD Launches Drive to Strengthen Corporate Governance

15-Nov-2002

The OECD has embarked on a drive to strengthen corporate governance practices world wide in the wake of a series of business scandals that have undermined public trust in companies and stock markets.

IOSCO's (International Organization of Securities Commissions ) Emerging Markets Committee Recommend OECD Principles of Corporate Governance

05-Jun-2002

The IOSCO Emerging Markets Committee adopted a resolution on corporate governance which recognizes that effective corporate governance is essential to the development of robust, well-regulated capital markets". It also recommends that members use the OECD Principles as a benchmark.

OECD Ministerial Communiqué Emphasises Importance of Good Corporate Governance.

16-May-2002

Ministers agreed that the assessment of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance should be brought forward from 2005 to 2004. They also highlighted the importance and success of OECD-World Bank co-operation in the area of corporate governance.