OECD examines the role of hedge funds and private equity firms in corporate governance

05-Jun-2007

OECD countries have agreed that the corporate governance practices of private equity firms and hedge funds are best addressed within the framework of the existing OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

The OECD's work on corporate governance and dispute resolution

22-Mar-2007

This article, published in The Quality of Corporate Law and the role of Corporate Law Judges, summarises the OECD's work to date on corporate governance and dispute resolution.

Bovespa awards OECD for supporting Corporate Governance improvements in Brazil

20-Mar-2007

OECD and the Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance were recognized as being among the five main institutional supporters of Bovespa's Novo Mercado in a ceremony on March 1, 2007 . Bovespa was celebrating the 100th company to join the special corporate governance listing segments of the trading board. OECD has been providing advice and support since the first Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance was held in Brazil in April 2000, the same year the Novo Mercado was launched.

Establishment of a Network of public and private sector experts for on-going dialogue on insolvency

02-Mar-2007

FAIR partner organisations and participants are in favour of intensifying information sharing and co-operation on capacity building through the establishment of a FAIR Network of public and private sector experts for on-going dialogue on insolvency. 
The proposed regional Network is a key for ensuring sustainability of the outcomes of the FAIR meetings and the relevance of its future work.

Credit Risk and Credit Access in Asia

02-Mar-2007

This conference proceedings discusses progress with Asian insolvency reforms made since 1997-98 and presents summaries of the situation in each country.
Have Asian risk management systems helped in avoiding new non-performing loans? How much progress has been made in improving the law and the practice for addressing the existing stock of bad debts? What are the new initiatives underway? Some answers to these questions can be found in this volume.

OECD calls for improved corporate reporting of business models and intellectual assets

10-Dec-2006

Companies can boost their stock market valuations and lower their cost of capital through improved reporting of intellectual assets and value creation strategies that overcome the limits of accounting standards, according to a report by the OECD. While there is an important role for governments and standard setters in underpinning such improvements, the OECD cautions against rigid standards in this complex and evolving area.

OECD provides guidance for assessment of corporate governance rules and practices

04-Dec-2006

The OECD has taken an important step to reinforce the role of its Principles of Corporate Governance as a global standard by issuing guidance for users in assessing their implementation. The Principles, agreed by governments in 1999 and revised in 2004, are designed to maintain public trust in companies and stock markets.

The OECD steps up its work to improve corporate governance

01-Dec-2006

The OECD has now taken an important step to facilitate the use of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance . Following widespread demand, it has released a Methodology for Assessing Implementation of the OECD Principles. The Methodology can be used by independent assessors and for self-assessments by, inter alia, national authorities. It will also be used by the World Bank under its Review of Standards and Codes (ROSC) programme.

Case Studies of Good Corporate Governance Practices

22-Nov-2006

"The Latin American Roundtable Companies Circle 2nd Edition", featuring the experience of 13 leading Latin American companies, was launched on the occasion of the 4th meeting of the Latin American Roundtable Companies Circle , held on November 22, 2006 in  São Paulo, Brazil. The meeting also advanced work on the development of a Companies Circle practical guide to implementation of good corporate governance.

Corporate governance is improving in Turkey but some challenges remain

17-Oct-2006

Corporate governance is improving in Turkey but some key issues, including the potential for unfair treatment of minority shareholders, need to be tackled if Turkish firms are to take full advantage of opportunities to grow in coming years, according to a new OECD report.

The Sixth meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform

The sixth meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform will take place in 2008.  It will build on the initial work and input of the Network on Asian Insolvency Reform, which is currently being established and will be held in co-operation with the FAIR partner organisations.  The venue of the FAIR is currently under discussion.

The Fifth Meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR)

from 26-Apr-2006 to 27-Apr-2006

The fifth meeting of the Forum for Asian Insolvency Reform (FAIR) took place in Beijing, China on 27-28 April 2006. FAIR V discussed insolvency initiatives in Asia during the last decade and distilled the relevance of international guidance to past and future reforms in Asia.

Meeting of the Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance in Singapore

from 26-Jun-2007 to 27-Jun-2007

The OECD organises the Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance to support corporate governance reforms in 13 Asian economies. The Roundtable comprises Asian policy-makers, regulators and business leaders, as well as regional and international experts. The last meeting of the Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance was hosted by Singapore on 26-27 June 2007.

Policy Dialogue on Corporate Governance in China, Shanghai, China

from 29-Mar-2007 to 30-Mar-2007

Chairmen of the boards of China’s largest listed companies met with OECD decision-makers to discuss boardroom challenges and how to make improvements, at a meeting hosted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 29-30 March, 2007.

New Asia Network on Corporate Governance of State Owned Enterprises

from 15-May-2006 to 16-May-2006

A new Asia Network is developing into a high-level hub for a structured policy dialogue on corporate governance of State Owned Enterprises, using the OECD Guidelines as a framework for discussion.

Corporate Governance Related Disputes -- Exploratory Meeting, Stockholm, 20 March 2006

on 20-Mar-2006

This experts meeting explored a range of alternatives for settling corporate governance-related disputes, including the use of arbitration, mediation and specialised courts.

Policy Dialogue on Corporate Governance in India

from 16-Feb-2006 to 17-Feb-2006

On 16 and 17 February 2006 the Indian Ministry of Company Affairs together with the OECD organised the 2006 Policy Dialogue on Corporate Governance in India.

Sixth meeting of the Eurasia Corporate Governance Roundtable, Istanbul, Turkey

from 15-Feb-2006 to 16-Feb-2006

The Sixth Eurasia Corporate Governance Roundtable Meeting took place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 February, back to back with the South East Europe Corporate Governance Roundtable and the joint meeting of both Roundtables on 16 February. The meeting  focused on corporate governance reform and enforcement in the region.

Sixth Meeting of the Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable, Lima, Peru

from 20-Sep-2005 to 21-Sep-2005

The Sixth Meeting of the Latin American Corporate Governance Roundtable took place in Lima, Peru, on 20 - 21 September, 2005.  The Roundtable reviewed progress in implementing the recommendations of the Latin American White Paper on Corporate Governance, considered emerging practices in strengthening enforcement, and experience in improving board effectiveness.  Participants also exchanged experience regarding the relevance of the new OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises in the Latin American context.

International Experts Meeting on Corporate Governance of Non-Listed Companies, Istanbul, Turkey

from 19-Apr-2005 to 20-Apr-2005

The OECD has “kicked-off” its work on corporate governance of non-listed companies convening policy-makers and business-people from 36 countries around the globe. Participants exchanged concrete experiences with different corporate governance approaches and discussed what policy-makers can do to facilitate and enable non-listed companies to improve corporate governance on a voluntary basis.