First meeting of the Latin American Network on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises

The first meeting of the Network focused on overall frameworks and priorities for SOE governance reforms in the region, challenges for improving SOE boards, and case studies of governance reforms in some of Latin America’s largest SOEs from Brazil, Chile and Colombia.

Lignes directrices de l'OCDE sur le gouvernement d’entreprise des entreprises publiques

L’OCDE a approuvé ces Lignes directrices sur le gouvernement d’entreprise des entreprises publiques afin de donner des conseils concrets aux pays sur la façon de mieux assumer leurs responsabilités de propriétaire de ces entreprises.Les Lignes directrices visent à aider à rendre les entreprises publiques plus compétitives, efficaces et transparentes.

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Global SIFIs, derivatives and financial stability

Financial policy reforms urgently need to address containing the huge risks taken by the SIFIs that encompass the global derivatives business. This paper analyses the global derivatives business and makes recommendations for policy reforms that encourage financial stability.

Creating a better business environment for financing business, innovation and green growth

This article explains the European Investment Bank Group’s role in creating a better environment for financing business, innovation and green growth and provides examples of ways that the financing of innovation can be improved against the backdrop of a flexible, business-oriented EU framework.<

The economic impact of protracted low interest rates on pension funds and insurance companies

This article discusses selected issues regarding the impact of protracted periods of low interest rates on pension funds and insurance companies.

Guarantee arrangements for financial promises: How widely should the safety net be cast?

Guarantees have become the preferred instrument for addressing financial policy objectives such as financial stability, consumer protection and credit allocations. Before adding on new arrangements, consideration should be given to their strength, consistency and affordability.

OECD statistical yearbook on African central government debt: summary and overview

The OECD Statistical Yearbook on African Central Government Debt provides comprehensive quantitative information on African central government debt instruments, including both marketable and non-marketable debt.

Outlook for the finance securitisation market

Although securitisation issuance has slumped in recent years with both the US and European markets having become increasingly dependent on central bank and government support, the securisation market is expected to recover over a long term horizon.

Infrastructure needs and pension investments: creating the perfect match

Infrastructure investments could be the “perfect match” for a portion of pension savings. This article contends that link between the capital at hand and its accessibility for infrastructure investments needs to be improved.

Draft Guidelines on Financial Education at School and Guidance on Learning Framework

Governments have long-recognised that financial education should start at school and that people should be educated about financial matters as early as possible in their lives. The OECD is developing draft guidelines on financial education at school and accompanying guidance on learning framework.