Applying Regulatory Impact Assessment to policy making in the area of corporate governance

This study calls for increased use of Regulatory Impact Assessment in the area of corporate governance and gives a number of examples of how the technique has been applied to promote more efficient policy. It forms part of an OECD publication titled Regulatory Impact Analysis: A Tool for Policy Coherence.

SOEs Operating Abroad: An application of the OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises to the cross-border operations of SOEs

This report identifies what concrete guidance the existing SOE Guidelines provide for governments whose SOEs operate in other jurisdictions.

India - Investment Policy Review - OECD

The Investment Policy Review of India charts India's progress in developing an effective policy framework to promote investment for development, especially since the acceleration of economic reform from 1991 onward. It focuses on policies towards investment, trade, competition and other elements of the business environment. Finally, it outlines some of the challenges of implementing national-level reforms at state level.

Insolvency Systems in the Middle East and North Africa

This survey covers 11 MENA jurisdictions exploring the legal framework for creditor rights, risk management and corporate workouts, the legal framework for insolvency, cross border recognition issues, re-oganisation proceedings, and the implementation of insolvency systems.

Temporary government control or ownership of commercial entities: Report on recent experiences

The corporate governance landscape changed significantly during the financial crisis through increased state ownership as governments had to recapitalize financial and other institutions. The OECD monitored these developments as the crisis unfolded, examined national practices and published its conclusions in November 2009.

The Financial Crisis: Reform and Exit Strategies

The financial crisis required governments to make massive interventions in their financial systems. This book sets out priorities for reforming incentives in financial markets as well as for phasing out these emergency measures.

2009 Annual Meeting of the National Contact Points: Report by the Chair

This document reproduces the Report by the Chair of the Annual Meeting of the National Contact Points which was held in June 2009. It provides an account of the actions taken by adhering governments in the 12 months to June 2009 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy.

Principes de l'OCDE applicables en matière de prix de transfert à l'intention des entreprises multinationales et des administrations fiscales

Les Principes applicables en matière de prix de transfert fournissent des lignes directrices sur l’application du « principe de pleine concurrence » pour la valorisation aux fins fiscales des transactions internationales entre entreprises associées.

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Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle

This publication highlights the challenges, priorities and tangible benefits of adopting leading corporate governance practices in the Latin American region. It offers a first look at Latin American company results during the recent period of financial crisis, showing that firms recognised for better corporate governance practices suffered less damage than average listed Latin American companies. It also provides empirical research

Guide on Fighting Abusive Related Party Transactions in Asia

Abusive related party transactions – where a party in control of a company enters into a transaction to the detriment of non controlling shareholders – are one of the biggest corporate governance challenges facing the Asian business landscape. This publication provides options for monitoring and curbing such abusive related party transactions, focusing on disclosure and the board/shareholders approval system. It also looks into the