Actualités & Evénements

OECD research supports risk-sharing in private pension arrangements

23-juin-2009

A new article ("Evaluating Risk Sharing in Private Pension Plans", forthcoming in FMT) analyses the main trade-offs embedded in different pension arrangements. The stochastic simulations performed show that hybrid plans (those in between traditional DB and individual DC) appear to offer efficient and sustainable forms of risk sharing.

Les pensions privés et les réponses des pouvoirs publics à la crise

23-juin-2009

Ce rapport décrit les raisons pour lesquelles les pensions professionnelles jouent un rôle considérable dans les pays de l’OCDE et dans le reste du monde, en apportant aux retraités un complément de revenus par rapport aux régimes publics. Le volume des actifs gérés pour le compte des participants aux plans, soit 22 000 milliards USD à la fin 2008, témoigne de leur importance sur le plan financier.

Concurrence et marchés financiers

23-juin-2009

Le comité de la concurrence de l’OCDE a discuté, les 17 et 18 février 2009, des
questions de concurrence qui se posent dans le cadre de la crise financière actuelle. Cette brochure inclut deux documents clés concernant cette discussion : une synthèse qui résulte du débat et des contributions écrites, et une note de référence préparée en vue de la discussion. L’ensemble de la documentation relative à la discussion du comité, y compris les contributions nationales et un résumé des discussions, sont disponibles sur le site www.oecd.org/competition/roundtables.

Financial Literacy and Consumer Protection: Overlooked Aspects of the Crisis

23-juin-2009

This report provides further information on the context in which the OECD has actively taken a leadership role in proposing policy actions related to the protection and awareness of financial consumers in light of the financial crisis, especially through the elaboration of the Good Practices on Financial Education and Awareness Relating to Credit. 

Culture financière et protection des consommateurs : les oubliés de la crise

23-juin-2009

Ce document offre davantage d’informations quant au contexte ayant mené l’OCDE, à la lumière de la crise financière, à assumer un rôle de leader dans l élaboration de mesures liées à la protection et à l’éducation des consommateurs, particulièrement à travers le dévelopement de bonnes pratiques de sensibilisation et d’éducation aux questions financières dans le domaine du crédit.

Conclusions politiques sur la corruption dans les transactions commerciales internationales

22-juin-2009

Le 19 juin 2009, les 38 pays du Groupe de travail sur la corruption ont adopté des Conclusions politiques sur la corruption dans les transactions commerciales internationales, réaffirmant l’importance de la Convention et de sa mise en œuvre.

Western Balkans continue progress in SME policy implementation

18-juin-2009

The Western Balkans continue making significant progress in the implementation of policies supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the 2009 SME Policy Index Report released in Brussels on 17 June 2009.

Finance, Competition and Governance: Priorities for Reform and Strategies to Phase-Out Emergency Measures

18-juin-2009

This report describes issues that must be addressed to restore public confidence in financial markets and to put incentives in place to encourage a prudent balance between risk and the search for return in (broadly-defined) banking.

Fighting corruption around the world

12-juin-2009

Regional initiatives help the OECD reach out globally to curb corruption. This newsletter provides highlights, events and publications from our programmes in Africa, Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Latin America, as well as our dialogue with China.

Second Conference on the Financial Management of Large-Scale Catastrophes, Bangkok, 24-25 September 2009

du 24-sept.-2009 au 25-sept.-2009

The 2nd Conference organised under the auspices of the OECD International Network on the Financial Management of Large-Scale Catastrophes (“OECD Network”) is scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 24-25 September, 2009. This international event will be hosted by the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) of Thailand, with the sponsorship of the Government of Japan. 

Finance, business and the crisis

Read about OECD efforts to help governments improve the domestic and global policies that affect business and markets in the wake of the global economic crisis.

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

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

This is a critical time to evaluate whether corporate governance standards and practices are working. What will the next decade of Corporate Governance in Asia be like?

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.

Symposium de l´OCDE et l´IEFP sur l´éducation financière, mercredi 20 mai, Paris

du 19-mai-2009 au 19-mai-2010

L´éducation financière devrait-elle être enseignée dans les écoles afin d´éduquer les personnes dès leur plus jeune âge à gérer leurs finances ?

Ces sujets et d´autres seront traités lors du symposium sur l’éducation financière organisé par l´OCDE et l´IEFP (Institut pour l´Éducation Financière du Public) le mercredi 20 mai 2009 au siège de l´OCDE : 2, rue André Pascal, Paris 75016. Cet évènement est ouvert aux médias.

Le Secrétaire général de l´OCDE, Angel Gurría, et le ministre français pour l´Education Xavier Darcos, inaugureront cet évènement à 9h30.

OECD and South Caucasus and Ukraine launch initiative to increase investment and competitiveness

le 01-avr.-2009

The OECD and governments from the South Caucasus and Ukraine met on 1 April 2009 to launch a regional initiative to increase competitiveness and attract investment.

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.

Special Session of the Working Party on Public Debt Management

le 21-avr.-2009

This special meeting, to be held on 21 April 2009, will allow participants to  discuss further on key implications of the crisis.

Please note that only members of the WPDM were invited to this special meeting.