Sovereign debt and financial stability

In-depth analysis from the OECD addresses the financial market dimension of sovereign debt challenges to assist policy makers in designing, adopting, and implementing appropriate policies.

Going for Growth – the Way forward

The global economy is not out of the woods yet and we urgently need to find the drivers of more vigorous, inclusive and sustainable growth. We need to promote a new type of growth, one with stronger rules for efficient but responsible markets; one that enhances environmental progress; one that promotes social inclusion, says Angel Gurría.

Conference on defined contribution pensions, guarantees and risk sharing

London, UK. Discussions at this event focused on how to make Defined Contribution pensions work better for members, designing Defined Ambition pension plans, guarantees v. risk sharing pension deals and pensions communication and individual behaviour.

India-OECD-World Bank Conference on financial education in India and Asia

This conference, taking place on 4-5 March 2013 in New Delhi, India, addressed specific issues relating to financial literacy in India and the Asia region. It presented the output of the Russia/OECD/World Bank Trust Fund on Financial Literacy and Education.

Institutional investors and long-term investment

Long-term capital is in short supply and has become increasingly so since the 2008 financial crisis. This has profound implications for growth and financial stability. The OECD is exploring these issues in depth.

Les emprunts des administrations publiques des pays de l’OCDE devraient s’accroître légèrement en 2013

Les besoins d’emprunt bruts des administrations publiques des pays de l’OCDE devraient s‘accroître légèrement pour se situer aux alentours de 10 900 milliards de dollars en 2013, soit plus que le montant déjà élevé de 10 800 milliards de dollars de 2012, d’après un nouveau rapport de l’OCDE.

OECD Sovereign Borrowing Outlook

The gross borrowing needs of OECD governments are projected to increase slightly to around USD 10.9 trillion in 2013, up from the already high level of USD 10.8 trillion in 2012, according to the 2013 edition of the OECD Sovereign Borrowing Outlook.

The Role of Banks, Equity Markets and Institutional Investors in Long-Term Financing for Growth and Development - Report to G20

Presented to G20 leaders in Moscow on 15-16 February 2013, this report examines the role of banks, equity markets and institutional investors in long-term financing. Using research from the OECD project on institutional investors and long-term investment, the findings will contribute to the work of the new G20 Study Group on Financing for Investment.

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting: Financial Consumer Protection/Financial Education

The OECD has shown its commitment to this strand of G20 work by providing your Leaders with key global principles to enhance financial consumer protection in 2011 at the Cannes Summit; and by promoting the development of consistent financial education strategies with the High Level OECD/INFE Principles on national strategies for financial education delivered, said Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General.

Related Documents

• Secretary-General in Moscow, for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting (14th - 16th February 2013)

OECD-World Bank Conference on building financial capability in Africa and the Middle East

This conference in Nairobi, Kenya, addressed specific issues relating to financial literacy in Africa and the MENA region. It presented the output of the Russia/OECD/World Bank Trust Fund on Financial Literacy and Education.