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Anti-corruption: OECD welcomes Slovak move to make firms liable for foreign bribery

22-Jun-2010

“The introduction of corporate liability into the Slovak Republic’s legislation is a very welcome development,” Mr. Gurría commented. “It sends a strong message of commitment to the fight against corruption and helps create a level playing field for firms competing internationally.”

OECD Working Group on Bribery: Annual Report 2009

15-Jun-2010

The 2009 Annual Report highlights major steps taken by the 38 Parties to the Anti-Bribery Convention in 2009 to combat the bribery of foreign public officials in international business. For the first time, the Annual Report includes data on enforcement of the Convention.

Bribery: Data on Enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Convention

15-Jun-2010

Publicly available for the first time, this enforcement data includes the number of criminal, administrative and civil cases of foreign bribery that have resulted in a final disposition. Some countries also provided data on investigations; criminal, administrative and civil proceedings that have not resulted in a final court disposition; and data on sanctions.

Retirement income may become a “lottery” unless default strategies are carefully designed

07-Jun-2010

This Working Paper, Assessing Default Investment Strategies in Defined Contribution Pension Plans, finds that future retirees can expect dramatic fluctuations in fortunes between members of a cohort unless they adopt investment strategies that reduce the impact of market shocks. Similar strategies should also become the default for individuals who make no active investment choice.

Thinking beyond Basel III - Avoiding another financial crisis

26-May-2010

Basel III proposes financial reforms regarding capital and liquidity requirements which aim to strengthen the banking sector and help to avoid crisis in the future. This article analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the Basel III proposals, draws implications for the financial reform process and proposes further necessary solutions.

Intellectual property rights in international investment agreements

17-May-2010

This working paper provides an overview of recent developments in investment treaty practice with regard to the protection of intellectual property rights (IPRs). The analysis departs from traditional IPR studies developed almost exclusively in the context of the WTO-TRIPS Agreement. This study aims to clarify the extent to which and how international investment agreements, including Regional Trade Agreements with an investment chapter, increase the scope of IPR protection beyond TRIPS minimum standards.

Morocco - Investment policy review

06-May-2010

This investment policy review examines Morocco’s achievements in developing an open and transparent investment regime and its efforts to reduce restrictions on international investment.

Corruption : OECD’s Gurría welcomes passage into law of UK Bribery Bill

08-Apr-2010

OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría today welcomed the passage into law of the UK Bribery Bill. “The OECD has highlighted the key role its members must play in the global fight against foreign bribery. With these tougher laws, the UK is now well placed to help lead this fight.”

South East Europe : OECD urges policy reforms to support inward investment

30-Mar-2010

South East Europe (SEE) needs to attract more and better inward investment to pull out of the economic downturn and build the basis for long-term sustainable growth.  Achieving this will require further major policy reforms, according to a new OECD analysis.

Turkey : OECD welcomes efforts to tackle bribery in international business deals

25-Mar-2010

Turkey has made significant  progress in its efforts to combat bribery in international business deals by fully implementing all but one of the recommendations made by the OECD Working Group on Bribery since 2007, earning praise from the other 37 countries that are Party to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention at a recent meeting in Paris.


Events

Promoting better business regulation in South East Europe through more parliamentary involvement

on 22-Oct-2009

Policy makers and experts from South East Europe and OECD gathered in Sarajevo to assess ways to streamline co-operation between parliaments and legislative branches to develop a more attractive and competitive business environment in SEE.

South East Europe: business climate reform beyond the crisis, and the evolution of the OECD Investment Compact

on 16-Nov-2009

On 16 November 2009, the South East Europe Investment Compact brought together SEE and OECD representatives and experts, including the donor community, to address enhancing regional ownership of investment policy processes and opportunities for further co-operation.

OECD roundtable on fight against bribery and corruption, 9 December 2009, Paris

on 09-Dec-2009

The OECD is hosting a high-level roundtable debate (watch the webcast live here “Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price? ”) today on Wednesday 9 December 2009, International Anti-Corruption Day. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke opened the event via video-link from Washington, D.C.

OECD Global Forum on Investment, Paris, 7-8 December 2009

from 07-Dec-2009 to 08-Nov-2009

The global economy is recovering faster than expected but remains fragile. How quickly will global trade and investment bounce back after the sharp falls of the past year? What role can international investment play in building a stronger, cleaner, fairer global economy?

Consultation on an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

on 08-Dec-2009

This Consultation sought the views of stakeholders on the priority areas for an update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, including needs and options for specific revisions of both the substantive and procedural provisions of this instrument.

OECD Guidelines for MNEs and UN Framework on Business and Human Rights

on 10-Nov-2009

At the 2009 EU Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Secretary-General Aart de Geus talks about how the OECD's approach to corporate responsibility and the UN "Protect, Respect, Remedy" Framework on Business and Human Rights support each other.

Fixing Finance - Origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform

on 13-Oct-2009

What caused the global financial crisis, and what direction should the policy reform agenda take? Why did residential mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps explode from around 2004? Adrian Blundell-Wignall discusses the origins of the financial crisis and requirements for reform at the New America Foundation.

Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price?

on 09-Dec-2009

On International Anti-Corruption Day, the OECD celebrated the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Anti-Bribery Convention with a high-level roundtable on 'Foreign Bribery: Who Pays the Price?'.

Eliminating non-tariff barriers at core of CEFTA 2006 Aid for Trade roundtable

on 08-Oct-2009

In a roundtable meeting between private sector representatives, policy makers and experts, signatories of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA 2006) examined measures to reduce or eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade.



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