ui OECD releases further guidance for tax administrations and MNE Groups on Country-by-Country reporting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:30:00 GMT The Inclusive Framework on BEPS has released additional interpretative guidance to give greater certainty to tax administrations and MNE Groups on the implementation and operation of Country-by-Country Reporting (BEPS Action 13). Full Article
ui OECD releases Transfer Pricing Guidance on Financial Transactions By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT The report is significant because it is the first time the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines include guidance on the transfer pricing aspects of financial transactions, which will contribute to consistency in the interpretation of the arm’s length principle and help avoid transfer pricing disputes and double taxation. Full Article
ui Tackling the coronavirus: OECD Forum on Tax Administration publishes advice on business continuity considerations for tax administrations By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT The OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA), in collaboration with the Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations (IOTA) and the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), has today published a reference document on critical business continuity considerations for tax administrations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Electronic And Electrical Equipment And Parts By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equipment And Parts in Canada decreased to 2272.70 CAD Million in March from 2368.50 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equipmen in Canada averaged 2092.25 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4326.50 CAD Million in October of 2000 and a record low of 576.50 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Electronic And Electrical Equi. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Forestry Products&Building&Packaging Materials By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packaging Materials in Canada increased to 3479 CAD Million in March from 3391.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Forestry Products&Building&Packagi in Canada averaged 3120.28 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4531.80 CAD Million in May of 2004 and a record low of 1596 CAD Million in October of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Forestry Products&building&pac. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Fresh, Frozen&Canned Fruit, Frozen Fruit By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Fresh, Frozen&Canned Fruit, Frozen Fruit in Canada increased to 12.80 CAD Million in March from 11.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Fresh, Frozen&Canned Fruit, Frozen in Canada averaged 19.48 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56.30 CAD Million in September of 2015 and a record low of 3.20 CAD Million in October of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fresh, Frozen&canned Fruit, Fr. Full Article
ui Canada Exports of Fruits Nuts and Vegetables By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables in Canada increased to 594.20 CAD Million in March from 553 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables in Canada averaged 129.54 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 657.70 CAD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 11.20 CAD Million in May of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Fruits, Nuts And Vegetables. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Heating, Cooling And Air Purification Equipment By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purification Equipment in Canada increased to 229.60 CAD Million in March from 227.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purificat in Canada averaged 101.69 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 229.60 CAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 16.10 CAD Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Heating, Cooling And Air Purif. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Industrial Machinery, Equipment And Parts By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipment And Parts in Canada decreased to 3216.10 CAD Million in March from 3433.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipment An in Canada averaged 1857.42 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3544.10 CAD Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 469 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Industrial Machinery, Equipmen. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Logging, Mining&Construction Machinery&Equipment By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Logging, Mining&Construction Machinery&Equipment in Canada decreased to 161.90 CAD Million in March from 182.40 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Logging, Mining&Construction Machi in Canada averaged 110.67 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 200 CAD Million in June of 2018 and a record low of 26 CAD Million in January of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Logging, Mining&construction M. Full Article
ui Canada Exports of Building and Packaging Materia By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports of (bop) - Building and Packaging Materia in Canada increased to 2483.80 CAD Million in March from 2400.20 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports of (bop) - Building and Packaging Materia in Canada averaged 1790.14 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2843 CAD Million in May of 2004 and a record low of 603.40 CAD Million in December of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Building And Packaging Materia. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Communications And Audio And Video Equipment By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Communications And Audio And Video Equipment in Canada decreased to 347.50 CAD Million in March from 371.20 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Communications And Audio And Video in Canada averaged 543.67 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1812.70 CAD Million in May of 2000 and a record low of 110.20 CAD Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Communications And Audio And V. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Computers And Computer Peripheral Equipment By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Computers And Computer Peripheral Equipment in Canada decreased to 206.70 CAD Million in March from 208.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Computers And Computer Peripheral in Canada averaged 180.39 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 307.30 CAD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 76.50 CAD Million in August of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Computers And Computer Periphe. Full Article
ui Canada Exports Agricultural, Lawn&Garden Machinery&Equipment By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT Exports (Bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&Garden Machinery&Equipment in Canada increased to 123.10 CAD Million in March from 115.60 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&Garden Machiner in Canada averaged 90.02 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 173.60 CAD Million in November of 1997 and a record low of 42.20 CAD Million in October of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Agricultural, Lawn&garden Mach. Full Article
ui Canada Imports Prefabricated Buildings And Components By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:25:00 GMT Imports (Bop) - Prefabricated Buildings And Components in Canada decreased to 31.90 CAD Million in March from 39.80 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Prefabricated Buildings And Compon in Canada averaged 19.74 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 134.80 CAD Million in June of 1995 and a record low of 2.20 CAD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Prefabricated Buildings And Co. Full Article
ui Canada ImportsNatural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids&Related Products By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:25:00 GMT Imports (Bop) -Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids&Related Products in Canada increased to 240.70 CAD Million in March from 213.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) -Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids&Re in Canada averaged 200.63 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 839.50 CAD Million in April of 2014 and a record low of 0.90 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) -natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquid. Full Article
ui Canada Imports Natural Gas Liquids And Related Products By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:25:00 GMT Imports (Bop) - Natural Gas Liquids And Related Products in Canada increased to 53.30 CAD Million in March from 30.90 CAD Million in February of 2020. Imports (Bop) - Natural Gas Liquids And Related Pr in Canada averaged 52.36 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 333.90 CAD Million in October of 2014 and a record low of 0.90 CAD Million in February of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports of (bop) - Natural Gas Liquids And Relate. Full Article
ui United Kingdom Public Sector Net Cash Requirement By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:07:00 GMT The United Kingdom recorded a government budget surplus of 240 GBP Million in March of 2020. Government Budget Value in the United Kingdom averaged -1683.51 GBP Million from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 19413 GBP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of -16111 GBP Million in April of 2013. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides - United Kingdom Government Budget Value - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Full Article
ui A new agenda for the future - 2011 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 2011 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises focuses on adhering countries' committment to new, stronger standards of corporate behaviour in the updated OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Full Article
ui Gold Supplement to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This guidance addresses the unique due diligence challenges posed by gold, such as its intrinsic high-value and fungible nature, the non-linear structure of its supply chain, and its multiple downstream uses. Full Article
ui 2012 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2012 annual report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provides an account of the actions taken by the adhering governments over the 12 months to June 2012 to enhance the contribution of the Guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy and focuses on how NCPs are working to improve their mediation skills. Full Article
ui Georgia should strengthen civil service and independent judiciary to build on anti-corruption progress By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:43:00 GMT Georgia has achieved significant progress in reducing corruption over the past decade. To build on this progress, the Government should focus on strengthening its professional civil service and ensure independence of the judiciary, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ui 2013 Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2013 Annual Report describes the activities undertaken to promote the observance of the Guidelines during the implementation cycle of June 2012-June 2013. This includes the launch of the Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC), the establishment of a Working Party on RBC, and the elaboration of a robust multi-stakeholder proactive agenda to promote the observance of the principles and standards found in the Guidelines. Full Article
ui Pooling of Institutional Investors Capital – Selected Case Studies in unlisted equity infrastructure By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 23:03:00 GMT This G20 report looks at the evolution of private institutional investment in infrastructure and examines how the market has developed; analyses various investment vehicles with a snapshot of the growth experienced in the market; categorises methods used for investing in infrastructure; and, highlights the challenges and barriers to investment. Full Article
ui OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - Responsible Business Conduct Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 06 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT Available in several languages, this booklet provides basic information about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the most comprehensive set of government-backed recommendations on responsible business conduct in existence today. Adhering governments aim to encourage the positive contributions MNEs can make to sustainable development and to minimise the difficulties to which their various operations may give rise. Full Article
ui Statement by the National Contact Points for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises - One Year After Rana Plaza By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:35:00 GMT This statement was adopted by National Contact Points on 25 June 2014 during their 15th Meeting. Full Article
ui Blog: Building a case for green private investment by Simon Upton By www.greengrowthknowledge.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:55:00 GMT If we are to meet the goal of keeping global warming to 2 degrees, governments need to engage now to get on the right track to achieve zero‑net greenhouse emissions from combustion of fossil fuels in the second half of this century. Given the urgency of doing so, why does our dependence on fossil fuels appear to be unshaken? Full Article
ui ADB-OECD Conference on fighting corruption and building trust in Asia and the Pacific By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:37:00 GMT 3-4 September 2014, Phnom Penh, Cambodia: This conference focused on the key levers for restoring trust in government and building trust by and in the private sector and civil society. Full Article
ui Public consultation on the FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT This public consultation was held to gather comments on the draft FAO-OECD guidance for responsible agricultural supply chains which is designed to help enterprises observe standards of responsible business conduct along their agricultural supply chains. The deadline for comment was 20 February 2015. Full Article
ui Public consultation on the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:38:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement in the Extractives Sector which provides practical guidance to mining, oil and gas enterprises in addressing the challenges related to stakeholder engagement. The deadline for comment is 5 June 2015. Full Article
ui Public consultation on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:50:00 GMT This public consultation is being held to gather comments on the draft Chinese Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. They are intended to align Chinese company due diligence with international standards and allow for mutual recognition with existing international initiatives and legislations. Full Article
ui Launch of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:14:00 GMT 11 March, Paris, France: This high-level launch event included a panel discussion that addressed the potential impacts of companies operating in agricultural supply chains on human, labour and tenure rights. Full Article
ui The MNE Guidelines at 40: Implementation still matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 15:19:00 GMT Four decades after their adoption, the OECD’s Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises have never been more relevant to ensuring that businesses behave responsibly, wherever they operate. Full Article
ui G20 agrees Guiding Principles for Global Investment Policymaking By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:27:00 GMT Shanghai, 9-10 July 2016: G20 Trade Ministers reinforced their "determination to promote inclusive, robust and sustainable trade and investment growth" with the adoption of the G20 Guiding Principles for Global Investment Policymaking. Full Article
ui Annual Report on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 2015 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:42:00 GMT This report covers the activities undertaken to promote the effective implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises by governments and National Contact Points from July 2014 to December 2015. Full Article
ui Roundtable on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the Law By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:40:00 GMT 17 September 2016, Washington DC - This event brought together legal practitioners and experts to focus on how international standards on responsible business conduct are impacting legal practice as well as how legal tools can be used to strengthen ethical business practices throughout global supply chains. Full Article
ui New OECD guidance aims to reduce corruption in aid sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:23:00 GMT New international guidance on fighting corruption in the development sector goes into effect today, backed by more than 40 countries, with progress on agreed recommendations to be monitored by the OECD Working Group on Bribery. Full Article
ui OECD and IBA join forces to develop practice guidance to equip lawyers in fight against corruption By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT Following on from the London Anti-Corruption Summit which took place in May 2016, the OECD and the International Bar Association (IBA) have agreed to form a task force to develop professional conduct standards and practice guidance for lawyers involved in establishing and advising on international commercial structures and recommended actions for governments. Full Article
ui Roundtable on 40 years of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:04:00 GMT 19 December 2016, Paris: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, this roundtable convened a wide range of stakeholders from international organisations, governments, business, civil society, and academia involved in working with the Guidelines. Full Article
ui New OECD due diligence guidance targets the garment and footwear sector By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:13:00 GMT 8/2/2017 - The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector will help enterprises to identify and prevent potential negative impacts related to human rights, labour, the environment and corruption in garment and footwear supply chains worldwide. Full Article
ui High acquittal rate jeopardises Finland's efforts to combat foreign bribery By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:12:00 GMT Finland has proactively investigated seven allegations of Finnish individuals or companies paying bribes to foreign public officials since 1999 but needs to address its discouragingly high acquittal rate. Full Article
ui Responsible business conduct for institutional investors: Key considerations for due diligence under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 23:08:00 GMT Promoting responsible business conduct in the financial sector is vital to building a sustainable global economy. This paper will help institutional investors implement the due diligence recommendations of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in order to prevent or address adverse impacts related to human and labour rights, the environment, and corruption in their investment portfolios. Full Article
ui Can better international co-operation help build a fairer global economy? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 14:12:00 GMT Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy. Full Article
ui Annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:50:00 GMT The annual reports on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises provide an account of the actions the adhering governments have taken over the previous 12 months to enhance the contribution of the guidelines to the improved functioning of the global economy. Full Article
ui Public Consultation: Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:24:00 GMT The OECD is developing a general Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct to provide practical support to companies on the implementation of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Due Diligence Guidance contains plain language explanations of the due diligence recommendations and associated provisions in the OECD Guidelines and can be used by companies in any sector of the economy. Full Article
ui Alignment assessment of industry programmes with the OECD minerals guidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:47:00 GMT The OECD Due Diligence Guidance is being used as the basis and benchmark by many industry initiatives created to ensure the responsible sourcing of minerals. This report presents the findings of a pilot alignment assessment of five industry programmes against the recommendations of the OECD Guidance to gauge the coherence, effectiveness and credibility of these initiatives. Full Article
ui China Newly Built House Prices YoY Change By tradingeconomics.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:11:00 GMT Housing Index in China decreased to 7.10 percent in November from 7.80 percent in October of 2019. Housing Index in China averaged 4.65 percent from 2011 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.60 percent in November of 2016 and a record low of -6.10 percent in March of 2015. In China, Housing Index is measured by year over year change in house prices in 70 medium and large cities. This page provides the latest reported value for - China Newly Built House Prices YoY Change - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Full Article
ui Better dementia care and a future cure require action today, says OECD By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:04:00 GMT The current policy approach to tackling dementia is socially and economically unsustainable, according to a new OECD report. Countries need to take action now to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers, prioritise public research on dementia, and improve the incentives for private investment in dementia innovation. Full Article
ui Australia should build on the mental health reform to strengthen employment outcomes of people with mental health issues By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:00:00 GMT The recent mental health reform is an important step towards better services for people with mental ill-health, but Australia needs to do more to help people with mild to moderate mental health issues at and into work, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
ui Australia should build on the mental health reform to strengthen employment outcomes of people with mental health issues By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 01:00:00 GMT The recent mental health reform is an important step towards better services for people with mental ill-health, but Australia needs to do more to help people with mild to moderate mental health issues at and into work, according to a new OECD report. Full Article