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OECD Pensions Outlook 2020

Launch of the 2020 OECD Pensions Outlook

7 December 2020 - Every two years, the OECD Pensions Outlook provides an analysis of the main policy issues affecting pensions in OECD countries and assesses trends in retirement income systems. It discusses policy initiatives for strengthening the sustainability and resilience of pension systems, funded private pension systems in particular.

Financial Consumer Protection Policy Approaches in the Digital Age

This policy note sets out flexible and non-binding guidance for policy makers and oversight authorities relating specifically to Protection of Consumer Assets against Fraud and Misuse and Protection of Consumer Data and Privacy. Jurisdiction specific examples illustrating the application of the guidance can be found in the Compendium of Effective Approaches.

Costa Rica: Review of the Financial System

This review of Costa Rica by the OECD Committee on Financial Markets examines Costa Rica's position with respect to core principles related to financial systems.

Financial incentives and retirement savings

Launched in 2014, this project reviews the cost effectiveness of tax and other financial incentives. It assesses more efficient ways of using public money to increase savings for retirement, retirement income and replacement rates.

Financial incentives for funded private pension plans: OECD country profiles, 2020

04/12/2020 - This report describes the tax treatment of retirement savings in OECD countries. It also covers non-tax financial incentives provided to encourage individuals to save for retirement in funded private pension plans.

The role of funded pensions in providing retirement income to people in non-standard forms of work

The role and design of funded private pensions will change as labour market patterns change and the proportion of workers engaged in non-standard forms of work is growing in many OECD countries. This OECD-EU project analyses whether workers who are self-employed or employed under non-standard contracts require different forms of funded pension provision.

How can we solve the blockchain conundrum?

Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp discusses the advantages and potential dangers of blockchain and gives her perspective on how the OECD can help ensure the benefits this technology can bring to reach as many people in the world as possible.

Financial Education in South East Europe

This project provides technical assistance to design and implement effective financial education initiatives that are adapted to the specific needs of participating countries in South East Europe.

Managing Environmental and Energy Transitions for Regions and Cities