Corporate Governance Principles

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News

The OECD examines the issue of proportionality and corporate governance

07-Feb-2008

At its meeting on 14 November 2007, the Steering Group on Corporate Governance agreed on a common position based on the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance about the issue of whether there should be proportionality between ownership and control (also known as one-share-one-vote)  in listed companies. 

Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance launches initiative to promote more active institutional investors

12-Oct-2007

The Latin American Roundtable on Corporate Governance reviewed institutional investors’ experience and their influence on corporate governance when it met on 10-11 October, 2007 in Colombia.  Finding some promising practice but significant shortcomings, they agreed to develop White Paper recommendations to encourage more engaged and informed ownership. The Roundtable also reviewed experience with voluntary corporate governance codes.

OECD releases studies on hedge funds and private equity

23-Jul-2007

The OECD Steering Group on Corporate Governance has released today the studies it requested on the role of alternative investors in corporate governance.

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

05-Jun-2007

The OECD Steering Group has concluded that “activist” hedge funds and private equity firms can play a positive role in corporate governance of publicly held companies and that specific issues are best addressed within the framework of the existing OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

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.

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.

Report on Corporate Governance of Banks in Asia

25-Jul-2006

A new policy brief report issued by the Task Force of the Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance sets out consensus objectives and recommendations for banks, regulators and policy-makers to strengthen corporate governance of banks in the region.


Events

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.

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.



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Practical advice on how to implement the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance in the boardroom.

Using the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance: A Boardroom Perspective

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An evalution of the extent to which the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance have been implemented in Turkey.

Corporate Governance in Turkey: A Pilot Study