Actualités & Evénements

OECD and IOPS invite comments on draft Good Practices for Pension Funds’ Risk Management Systems

05-juil.-2010

OECD and IOPS invite public comment on these draft good practices which aim to outline the main features of risk management systems employed by pension funds. The deadline for comment is 3 September 2010.

OECD FDI Index shows more open FDI regimes

30-juin-2010

The 2010 scores for the OECD FDI Index, now available for 48 countries, including all G-20 members, and 22 sectors, show that many non-OECD countries have become as open as OECD countries and, in a few cases, even more so.

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

22-juin-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-juin-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-juin-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-juin-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.

Au-delà de Bâle III – Éviter une nouvelle crise financière

26-mai-2010

Le projet d’Accord de Bâle III propose des mesures de réforme financière concernant les exigences en matière de fonds propres et de liquidité en vue de renforcer le secteur bancaire et de mieux éviter des crises futures. Cet article analyse les atouts et les faiblesses de ces propositions, en tire des conséquences pour le processus de réforme financière et formule d’autres solutions utiles.

Intellectual property rights in international investment agreements

17-mai-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.

Maroc - Examen des politiques de l’investissement

06-mai-2010

Cet examen des politiques de l’investissement analyse les résultats accomplis par le Maroc dans la mise en place d’un régime d’investissement plus ouvert et transparent ainsi que ses efforts pour réduire les restrictions aux investissements étrangers.

Corruption : le Secrétaire général de l'OCDE salue l'adoption par le Royaume-Uni du projet de loi sur la corruption

08-avr.-2010

Angel Gurría a salué aujourd'hui l'entrée en vigueur du projet de loi du Royaume-Uni sur la corruption. "L'OCDE a mis en avant le rôle essentiel que ses membres doivent jouer dans la lutte mondiale contre la corruption internationale. Grâce à ces lois plus vigoureuses, le Royaume-Uni est à présent bien placé pour être au coeur de cette lutte."

10 year anniversary of the Asian Roundtable on Corporate Governance, Manila, 9-10 September 2009

du 09-sept.-2009 au 10-sept.-2009

This meeting evaluated whether corporate governance standards and practices are working. What will the next decade of Corporate Governance in Asia be like?

Table ronde de l'OCDE sur la responsabilité des entreprises : pouvoir des consommateurs et conduite responsable des entreprises

le 15-juin-2009

En 2009, la table ronde de l’OCDE sur la responsabilité des entreprises a porté principalement sur les responsabilités des entreprises multinationales envers les consommateurs et sur la manière dont les consommateurs peuvent encourager les entreprises multinationales à respecter les recommandations formulées dans les Principes directeurs de l’OCDE.

2nd OECD-Southeast Asia Regional Forum: Enhancing Competitiveness through Regional Integration

du 27-avr.-2009 au 28-avr.-2009

The 2nd OECD Southeast Asia Regional Forum considered a range of policy areas, one of which was investment policies. Government officials from ASEAN countries and investment experts gathered to discuss various efforts to create a more attractive investment climate in Southeast Asia. The OECD’s investment instruments and peer review methods were presented and well received by participants as they can help advance their own agenda of investment policy reforms.

Tax Policy and the Investment Reform Index

du 29-oct.-2008 au 30-oct.-2008

The launch of the Working Group on Taxation of the South East Europe Investment Committee on 29-30 October 2008 in Vienna recognises the sovereignty of tax policy in the consideration of policy reform prioritisation in South East Europe. The working group specifically focuses on the tax component of the Investment Reform Index to provide a basis for identifying areas where the OECD may provide technical assistance.

4th meeting of the Network on Corporate Governance of SOEs in Asia

du 20-mai-2009 au 21-mai-2009

Taking place in Bangkok, this year's meeting focussed on implementation of the Policy Brief on priorities and recommendations for improving the corporate governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Asia using case studies on good practice from around the Asia region.

10th OECD-IAIS-ASSAL Conference on Insurance Regulation and Supervision in Latin America, Ixtapa, Mexico, 26-30 April 2009

du 26-avr.-2009 au 30-mars-2009

This conference will concentrate on the following issues on which the OECD has developed substantial policy work and expertise over the last years: corporate governance of insurance companies, the role of financial intermediaries in financial education and annuities and pension.

3rd OECD Regional Workshop on African Debt Management and Bond Markets

du 24-juin-2009 au 26-juin-2009

The Third OECD Regional Workshop on African Debt Management and Bond Markets was held on 24-26 June 2009.  The workshop provided  another opportunity to African countries to discuss and debate practical market-infrastructure issues which are of major concern for debt managers in the African debt markets.

Global consultation on corporate governance and the financial crisis

le 18-mars-2009

This consultation addressed the role of corporate governance in the financial crisis, focusing on monitoring, implementation and enforcement of standards and codes, as well as specific areas for improvement.

Second meeting of the Southern African State Owned Enterprise Network

du 27-mai-2009 au 28-mai-2009

After a successful launch in 2008, the Southern African State Owned Enterprise Network met again on 27-28 May 2009 in Maputo, Mozambique. The substantive issues on the agenda included appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks for SOEs, relations with stakeholders and the equitable treatment of minority shareholders.

Gouvernement d’entreprise et la crise financière

La crise financière a mis à jour de nombreuses défaillances des mécanismes de gouvernement d’entreprise. Dans le cadre de sa réponse stratégique face à la crise, l’OCDE travaille avec les gouvernements et le monde des affaires afin de développer et mettre en place des meilleures normes de Gouvernement d’entreprise.