Corporate Governance Principles

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Corporate Governance of Non-Listed Companies in Emerging Markets

26-Jul-2006

This publication provides policy-makers, board members, managers, equity providers, creditors and others an overview of the issues to be addressed in establishing good corporate governance of non-listed companies.

OECD Principles of Corporate Governance: 2004

22-Apr-2004

The governments of the OECD’s 30 member countries  have approved a revised version of the OECD's Principles of Corporate Governance adding new recommendations for good practice in corporate behaviour with a view to rebuilding and maintaining public trust in companies and stock markets.

Survey of Corporate Governance Developments in OECD Countries released, December 2003

The Survey of Corporate Governance Developments in OECD Countries examines the systemic issues at forefront of the corporate governance debate and discusses how OECD countries have responded. It offers a rich variety of experiences that other countries may wish to draw on in considering their policy options.

Strengthening Market Foundations through Corporate Governance Reform, 16 October 2003

This speech was made by Dr. William Witherell, Director of Financial, Fiscal and Enterprise Affairs, OECD, at the 28th Annual Conference of the International Organization of Securities Commissions held in Seoul, Korea, from 14-17 October 2003

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 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.