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Banking regulations must be strengthened

09-Jan-2009

Governments and policy makers must address major failings in risk management, corporate governance and bonus schemes in the financial sector, according to an article(“The current financial crisis: causes and policy issues”) in the latest edition of OECD Financial Market Trends  .

Ireland should improve its anti-corruption laws, including on corporate liability

16-Dec-2008

Ireland should urgently expand corporate liability for acts of foreign bribery, according to a review of Ireland’s enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

African governments look to strengthen investment reforms in response to the global financial crisis

16-Dec-2008

Led by the President of the Republic of Uganda, African ministers and high-level representatives from African and OECD countries met to discuss strengthening investment policy reform in Africa and enhancing private investment in transport infrastructure.

Pension fund losses highlight need for private pension reform, says OECD

11-Dec-2008

The ongoing financial crisis has dealt a heavy blow to private pension systems. The latest issue of Pension Markets in Focus takes a close look at the impact of the crisis and discusses possible policy interventions, both immediate and longer term.

Israel joins OECD Working Group on Bribery

09-Dec-2008

Israel has officially joined the OECD Working Group on Bribery, an important step in its accession to OECD membership. OECD has also launched a partnership with the African Development Bank (AFDB) to support the efforts of African governments and business to fight bribery and corruption and boost corporate integrity.

OECD guidance on recipient country policies towards SWFs

05-Dec-2008

“OECD and partner countries welcome investments from SWFs as a positive force for development and global financial stability”, Mr. Gurría said in Washington on 11 October. “Taken together, the OECD guidance for recipient countries and the Santiago Principles for SWFs provide the international community with a robust framework for promoting mutual trust and confidence and reaping the full benefits of SWFs for home and host countries.”

OECD and the EC release a report on the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Enterprise

03-Dec-2008

The report on the Implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Enterprise: 2008 Enterprise Policy Assesment offers a fresh look at  policies that promote entrepreneurship and enterprise development in the Mediterranean partner countries.

OECD Investment Policy Review China 2008 - Encouraging Responsible Business Conduct

01-Dec-2008

Analysis of the Chinese government's efforts to encourage responsible business conduct in China and by Chinese enterprises operating abroad, highlighting in particular efforts to strengthen environmental protection and respect for core labour standards.

Public and Private Sector Cooperation to Combat Corruption in Asia - Pacific

26-Nov-2008

The 6th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference for Asia-Pacific tackled the issue of how corruption in business transactions decreases competition, deters investment, and increases the cost of goods and services in the Asia-Pacific region. Participants discussed strategies and mechanisms for addressing the “supply side” of corruption from the perspectives of the public sector, private sector and civil society.

Coopération des secteurs public et privé pour lutter contre la corruption en Asie-Pacifique

26-Nov-2008

La 6è Conférence régionale anticorruption pour l’Asie-Pacifique a abordé la question de la manière dont  la corruption dans le cadre des échanges commerciaux porte atteinte au jeu de la concurrence, participe à la fuite des investissements, et augmente le coût des biens et services dans la région Asie-Pacifique. (Suite en anglais)


Events

2008 OECD Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance

from 13-May-2008 to 14-May-2008

Senior decision makers from OECD and Asian economies met on 13-14 May 2008 in Hong Kong, China, to discuss improving monitoring and disclosure of related party transactions as a key corporate governance enforcement challenge.

First meeting of the OECD Global Network on Privatisation and Corporate Governance of State-Owned Assets

on 05-Mar-2008

Policy makers, officials from ownership entities, SOE representatives and experts from around 25 non-member countries took part in the first meeting of the OECD Global Network on Privatisation and Corporate Governance of State-Owned Assets which was held in Paris on 5 March 2008. This meeting focused on a review of the draft Implementation Guide for Accountability and Transparency in State Ownership.

OECD/US Treasury International Conference on Financial Education, 7-8 May 2008, Washington DC, USA

from 07-May-2008 to 08-May-2008

Co-hosted by the OECD and the US Treasury, this conference aimed to advance and elevate the dialogue on financial education in the international arena, share experiences on best practices and look at applied research. 

OECD-ILO Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility

from 23-Jun-2008 to 24-Jun-2008

Jointly organised by OECD and ILO, this conference was devoted to the theme of "Employment and Industrial Relations: Promoting Responsible Business Conduct in a Globalising Economy". Discussions focused on wider dissemination of good corporate labour practices and better understanding and use of the OECD and ILO instruments.

OECD Global Forum on International Investment

from 27-Mar-2008 to 28-Mar-2008

Organised in Paris on 27-28 March 2008, this year's Global Forum focused on best practices in promoting investment for development. The opening session was a ministerial roundtable discussion on the political economy of investment policy reform co-chaired by the Secretaries-General of the OECD and UNCTAD. This event brought together the global network of policy makers, academics, business leaders, labour representatives, and members of civil society dealing with the policy challenges of international investment.

Ninth roundtable on Capital Market Reform in Asia

from 26-Feb-2008 to 27-Feb-2008

This year’s Roundtable focuses on: Ten years after: Implications of the Current Financial Market turmoil; Enhancing Regulatory Framework; Bond Markets Development; Equity Markets Development; Roles of Capital Market in Infrastructure Financing; Corporate Governance and Capital Market Developments.

OECD High Level conference on the fight against corruption, Rome, 21 November 2007

on 21-Nov-2007

Governments and business have made some progress in their fight against corruption since the 1997 signing of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. But is it enough? Is the political commitment expressed by governments being followed up by action?

MENA, OECD ministers to meet in Cairo on investment, governance policies

from 27-Nov-2007 to 29-Nov-2007

Ministers from Middle East and North African countries and from OECD countries will meet in Cairo on 28-29 November to discuss progress in reforms to encourage investment and improve public governance in the MENA region.

MENA, OECD ministers to meet in Cairo on investment, governance policies

from 27-Nov-2007 to 29-Nov-2007

Ministers from Middle East and North African countries and from OECD countries will meet in Cairo on 28-29 November to discuss progress in reforms to encourage investment and improve public governance in the MENA region.

First Meeting of the Task Force on Corporate Governance of Banks in Eurasia

on 17-May-2007

The Eurasian Corporate Governance Roundtable established a task force to develop a policy options paper (“policy brief”) addressing corporate governance challenges shared by commercial banks in Eurasia. Based on some existing norms developed by the OECD or the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, the policy brief is to be developed through active discussion within the Task Force that includes experts from Eurasian countries, OECD member countries and international organisations.  The Task Force has its meeting to discuss the draft policy brief in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 17 May 2007.



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