This paper explores the growing importance of intangible assets as a potential source of innovation and productivity gains, and the contribution of efficient resource allocation to this process.

The gross borrowing needs of OECD governments are projected to increase slightly to around USD 10.9 trillion in 2013, up from the already high level of USD 10.8 trillion in 2012, according to a new OECD report.

This paper provides new projections of public spending on health and long-term care for OECD countries and the BRIICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa). Despite the inevitable uncertainty surrounding projections, they suggest a rapidly rising trend over the next 50 years.

In the wake of the Great Recession, a massive monetary policy stimulus was provided in the main OECD economies. It helped to stabilise financial markets and avoid deflation. Nonetheless, GDP growth has been sluggish and in some countries lower than expected given the measures taken, and estimated economic slack remains large.

After three decades of extraordinary economic development, China is shifting to a slower and more sustainable growth path. Further reforms are now needed to ensure that future growth is resilient, inclusive and green, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of China.

Paris, 15-16 May 2018 - This workshop will focus on recent developments and main policy challenges related to the emergence of digital financial assets. Discussions will cover monetary policy and financial systems, regulation, firms’ business and funding models, and taxation.

Consecutive years of primary deficits have led to mounting public debt of almost 50% of GDP, one of the fastest increases in Latin America over the last decade.

OECD Insights Blog on the benefits to governments that pursue open government data initiatives.

The role of international organisations (IOs) is critical in the development of rules and standards that can help advance the well-being of citizens in an increasingly globalised world.

To investigate how public finances could best be designed to promote long-run growth and address inequality, it is essential to have comprehensive, cross-country comparable data on government spending and revenues, along with structural and policy indicators.

The consultation on appointing authorities and the selection of arbitrators in investor-state dispute settlement paper and comments received are being made available in order to foster informed public and inter-governmental debate.

Fifty years ago, the world watched in awe as the first humans landed on the moon. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is helping us to build on this achievement, by giving us the power to map the moon, to locate and count craters, and even (virtually) to moonwalk!

Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Arab Emirates increased to 394.73 AED Billion in December from 393.09 AED Billion in November of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in the United Arab Emirates averaged 282.42 AED Billion from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 394.73 AED Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 138.63 AED Billion in January of 2012. This page provides - United Arab Emirates Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The SET 50 decreased 233 points or 21.53% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Thailand. Historically, the Thailand Stock Market (SET50) reached an all time high of 1223.67 in February of 2018. The Bangkok SET50 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of all common stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. It is a capitalization-weighted. The index has a base value of 100 as of April 30, 1975.

Imports - Turntables, Record Players, Cassette Players in Mexico decreased to 1720 USD THO in March from 2235 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Turntables, Record Players, Cassette Pla in Mexico averaged 6238.55 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13539 USD THO in April of 2015 and a record low of 1720 USD THO in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Turntables, Record Players, Cassette P.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Philippines increased to 4996.74 PHP Billion in November from 4995.18 PHP Billion in October of 2019. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Philippines averaged 3863.58 PHP Billion from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5191.86 PHP Billion in May of 2019 and a record low of 479.78 PHP Billion in December of 1994. This page provides - Philippines Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Statistical agency warns of increased volatility in official data due to virus challenges

Central bank predicts 30 per cent drop in output in first half of 2020 but opts against new stimulus

Wang Xiaoshuai’s wonderfully acted film is an epic of love and loss

Social damage could take 2 decades to repair, warns top UN official

Initiative would be modelled on Singapore’s Temasek with focus on start-ups

Saudi Arabia’s PIF has snapped up stakes in a cruise operator, oil groups and a football club

Proposal successfully passes committee stages on the way to plenary vote

Crystal Amber’s move shows sign of confidence in struggling UK group

Some experts say variable annuities are too complicated and offer a poor deal for consumers 

Chipmaker resolved legal battle with the iPhone maker last month

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic

Robotics likely to cause less long-distance offshoring and curb demand for huge vessels

A reissue of the group’s 1981 debut recalls a fecund period in Accra’s musical history

London Underground and other locally run services were excluded from previous coronavirus aid packages

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss how tens of thousands of UK private investors are meeting in pubs, restaurants and private homes to discuss how to beat the market - with tips for anyone thinking of doing the same.

Plus why the wealthy get married in secret, and how banks could do more to help customers with mental health issues. 

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Have you ever counted how many online accounts you have? Do you listen to music on Spotify, upload your pictures to the cloud or hold your savings in an online bank account? If the answer is yes to any of these questions you should consider what happens to these assets when you die. On this week's FT Money show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching delves into the world of digital legacies - from Facebook to cryptocurrencies. She talks to Angharad Lynn of VWV, James Norris of the Digital Legacy Association and Ian Bond of the Law Society about the rise of digital wills and end of life planning companies.

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Second wave of swarms expected just as farmers battle fallout from coronavirus

Entertainment group scraps dividend as executives promise it will weather storm

Decision follows scrutiny of senior executives’ use of workplace training scheme  

Peso tumbles and cost to hedge against debt default surges

LGIM to hold businesses to account for their stakeholder responsibilities during pandemic 

Despite 8% drop in assets, French fund manager reports stronger performance than listed rivals

Europe’s top court has ruled that individual countries can force Facebook to take down illegal content, including hate speech, both inside the EU and across the world. Malcolm Moore discusses the implications of the ruling for freedom of expression with Mehreen Khan and Madhumita Murgia.

Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, Mehreen Khan, Brussels correspondent, and Madhumita Murgia, European Technology correspondent, Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love

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Investors have begun to shun companies that make their money from fossil fuels because of concerns about global warming. So what does this mean for the oil and gas companies whose future profits depend on continuing to exploit the hydrocarbon assets they have acquired around the world? Pilita Clark discusses the implications with Lex columnist Alan Livsey and energy editor David Sheppard. Read Alan's analysis here

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California utility discloses $5bn pre-tax charge tied to claims

Plane maker’s chief warns aerospace industry in ‘gravest crisis’ as group swings to quarterly loss amid aviation collapse

Airlines and airports say 14-day isolation period would be a ‘death blow’ to industry

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

Insurer is well placed to manage pandemic-related losses

With no productive use of liquidity, money is going into market speculation driving recovery in asset prices

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China