9-December-2004
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Despite a wealth of investment opportunities, the Russian Federation has attracted relatively little foreign direct investment (FDI) and has experienced large-scale capital flight. This phenomenon results from sectoral restrictions on foreign investment and from important institutional factors which also affect domestic businesses. Russia has made significant improvements in its business environment since the last decade, adopting
8-December-2004
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This paper focuses on the identification of potential conflict of interest situations through effective supervisory techniques, and examines possible regulatory gaps in existing laws. First, it provides an overview of a typical pension plan cycle, and compares the conflicts of interest rules and regulations of six countries–Chile, Costa Rica, Hungary, Mexico, Poland, and Slovenia—and examines how these would apply to typical conflict
7-December-2004
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These guidelines, approved in September 2003 by the Working Party on Private Pensions, set forth core rights and protections for plan members and beneficiaries that are generally intended to be implemented and monitored by pension regulators and supervisors.
26-November-2004
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This Comparative Overview surveys the corporate governance framework and practices in Eurasia and identifies important corporate governance reform priorities for the region.
24-November-2004
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Developed by the OECD Insurance Committee, these guidelines for good practice address every step of the insurance claim management process, particularly: adequate information and assistance to the policyholder for claim reporting; efficient claim filing methods; operational fraud detection and prevention measures; adequate, fair and transparent claim assessment and processing; expeditious claim settlement; effective complaint and
22-November-2004
English
Paris, 22-23 November 2004. This conference addressed the issue of the management and compensation of large-scale disasters - be they natural catastrophes, accidental man-made disasters, or terrorist acts.
19-November-2004
English
This meeting, which took place in Paris on 19 November 2004, explored the complementary roles of the MENA-OECD Investment Programme and the G-8 Investment Task Force in promoting key reforms to improve the investment climate and fostering private sector development in the MENA region.
11-November-2004
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Participants discussed and endorsed “Priorities for Implementing IFRS in the Russian Federation” and "Implementing Effective Disclosure of Related Party Transactions and Beneficial Ownership in Russia”.
3-November-2004
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The Fourth Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR) took place in New Delhi, India, on 3-5 November 2004. The Forum was organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Asian Development Bank, in partnership with the World Bank and the Japanese government.
2-November-2004
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This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and institutional frameworks for combating corruption in 21 Asian and Pacific countries and territories.