"While countries do not necessarily need to tax savings more, there is a lot of room to improve the way countries tax savings," according to Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration.

On September 6, 2019, the Dutch Ministry of Finance announced proposals to reforms the tax rules for savings income.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

The taxation of personal savings and wealth varies widely, offering governments significant scope for tax reforms that simultaneously improve both the efficiency and fairness of their tax systems, according to two new OECD reports.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This event, co-organised by the OECD and the Korean authorities, explored policies and good practices for supporting long-term savings and investments through financial education and financial consumer protection.

Long-term savings and investments (LTSI) by individuals enhances their financial security while also supporting growth and financial development. Evidence shows that financial knowledge and skills are positively related to LTSI behaviour, and indicates a strong correlation between levels of financial literacy and retirement wealth accumulation.

Riding the wave of technological innovation in finance, the robo-advice model has emerged as one potential solution to increase the accessibility and affordability of getting help to invest savings for retirement. OECD's Jessica Mosher looks at the potential benefits, risks and challenges.

This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system.

This paper uses household level data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) over the period 1991 to 2008 to analyse the driving factors of movements in the German household savings rate.

Personal Savings in Taiwan increased to 1944200 TWD Million in 2018 from 1774100 TWD Million in 2017. Personal Savings in Taiwan averaged 895827.45 TWD Million from 1964 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1944200 TWD Million in 2018 and a record low of 6900 TWD Million in 1964. In Taiwan, Households Savings correspond to the household income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - Taiwan Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Savings in India increased to 26099.21 INR Billion in 2016 from 25429.60 INR Billion in 2015. Personal Savings in India averaged 3811.44 INR Billion from 1951 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 26099.21 INR Billion in 2016 and a record low of 6.34 INR Billion in 1952. In India, Households Savings correspond to the total income saved by households during a certain period of time. This page provides - India Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Germany increased to 11.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Germany averaged 11.99 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in the second quarter of 1975 and a record low of 7.80 percent in the first quarter of 1960. In Germany, Personal Savings correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Personal Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Household Saving Rate in the United States increased to 13.10 percent in March from 8 percent in February of 2020. Personal Savings in the United States averaged 8.82 percent from 1959 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in May of 1975 and a record low of 2.20 percent in July of 2005. In the United States, Personal Saving Rate correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides - United States Personal Savings Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Mexico remained unchanged at 21.20 percent in 2019 from 21.20 percent in 2018. Personal Savings in Mexico averaged 22 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25.70 percent in 2006 and a record low of 19.80 percent in 2014. This page provides - Mexico Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Savings in Tunisia increased to 1306 TND THO in March from 1304 TND THO in February of 2020. Personal Savings in Tunisia averaged 931.11 TND THO from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1323 TND THO in December of 2019 and a record low of 279 TND THO in January of 1994. In Tunisia, Households Savings correspond to the household income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - Tunisia Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bank Lending Rate in Peru decreased to 0.67 percent in April from 0.71 percent in March of 2020. Bank Lending Rate in Peru averaged 6.29 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 58.30 percent in February of 1992 and a record low of 0.45 percent in April of 2014. In Peru, the bank savings rate is the average rate of interest on savings deposits paid by commercial banks to private individuals and companies. This page provides - Peru Bank Savings Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Savings in Philippines increased to 4965843.77 Million PHP in February from 4945889.93 Million PHP in January of 2020. Personal Savings in Philippines averaged 2346899.93 Million PHP from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4965843.77 Million PHP in February of 2020 and a record low of 1124351.04 Million PHP in April of 2005. In Philippines, Personal Saving Rates correspond to the interest rate persons receive on their savings deposits during a certain period of time. This page provides - Philippines Personal Saving Rates - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Savings in Slovakia increased to 2308 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1399 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Slovakia averaged 713.87 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2308 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 141 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. In Slovakia, Households Savings correspond to income saved during a certain period of time. This page provides - Slovakia Households Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Hong Kong remained unchanged at 0 percent in April from 0 percent in March of 2020. Personal Savings in Hong Kong averaged 2.83 percent from 1973 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.21 percent in October of 1981 and a record low of 0 percent in February of 2004. This page provides - Hong Kong Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Personal Savings in Bangladesh increased to 5138.92 BDT Billion in 2018 from 5004.60 BDT Billion in 2017. Personal Savings in Bangladesh averaged 1561.19 BDT Billion from 1994 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5138.92 BDT Billion in 2018 and a record low of 177.40 BDT Billion in 1994. This page provides - Bangladesh Personal Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in European Union increased to -0.40 in June from -1.50 in May of 2017. Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in European Union averaged -7.18 from 1985 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2.20 in April of 2001 and a record low of -16.60 in February of 1985. This page includes a chart with historical data for European Union Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations.

National Savings in Kenya increased to 11 percent in 2014 from 10 percent in 2013. Personal Savings in Kenya averaged 12.54 percent from 2004 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 14.80 percent in 2008 and a record low of 10 percent in 2013. Personal Savings in Kenya is reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. In Kenya, national savings ratio refers to the national gross savings as a ratio to disposable income. This page provides the latest reported value for - Kenya Personal Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Household Saving Rate in Japan decreased to 17.10 percent in March from 28.30 percent in February of 2020. Personal Savings in Japan averaged 12.02 percent from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.20 percent in December of 2019 and a record low of -9.90 percent in May of 2012. In Japan, Workers' Households Ratio of Net Savings and Insurance corresponds to the ratio of income saved to net disposable income during a certain period of time. From Jan 2000 data, the survey includes agricultural, forestry and fisheries households. This page provides - Japan Workers Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in Albania decreased to -37.88 in the fourth quarter of 2017 from -35.07 in the third quarter of 2017. Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations in Albania averaged -42.75 from 2003 until 2017, reaching an all time high of -25.79 in the second quarter of 2015 and a record low of -57.85 in the fourth quarter of 2003. This page includes a chart with historical data for Albania Consumer Confidence Savings Expectations.

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

Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. 

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