nc Enhancing Economic Flexibility: What Is in It for Workers? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:46:00 GMT Reforms that boost growth by enhancing economic flexibility often meet strong opposition related to concerns that they may imply adverse consequences for categories of workers. This study investigates how making product or labour market regulation more flexible changes workers’ risks of moving out of employment and jobless people’s chances of becoming employed. Full Article
nc Rebalancing Turkey’s growth by improving resource allocation and productivity in manufacturing By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:28:00 GMT Turkey’s manufacturing sector has expanded considerably but not efficiently and competitively enough. Full Article
nc The resolution of competition cases by specialised and generalist courts: Stocktaking of international experiences By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:37:00 GMT In the framework of a project with the Mexican Ministry of Economy, this report provides an overview of international experiences and best practices regarding the role of courts in the implementation of competition policy. It presents different institutional designs, the role of courts, courts specialisation and their benefits as well as their relationship with other government bodies and stakeholders. Full Article
nc OECD inventory of international co-operation agreements between competition agencies (MoUs) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:07:00 GMT International co-operation in competition law enforcement is at the core of the OECD competition-related work. This inventory covers over 140 co-operation MoUs between competition agencies where at least one of the signatories is a competition authority of an OECD Member, Associate or Participant to the OECD Competition Committee, or the European Union. Full Article
nc OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 May 2017 09:22:00 GMT The OECD Business and Finance Scoreboard accompanies the OECD Business and Finance Outlook by providing a commented overview of selected indicators and data related to corporate performance, banking, capital markets, pensions and investments. Full Article
nc A Step Ahead: Competition Policy for Shared Prosperity and Inclusive Growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:11:00 GMT This publication puts forward a research agenda that advocates the importance of market competition, effective market regulation, and competition policies for achieving inclusive growth and shared prosperity in emerging and developing economies. It is the result of a global partnership and shared commitment between the World Bank Group and the OECD. Full Article
nc Financial markets, insurance and pensions: Digitalisation and Finance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:13:00 GMT This publication compiles a series of articles that focus on the impact of digitalisation and technology in the areas of financial markets, insurance, and private pensions. It also discusses the tools and policies needed to ensure that the challenges posed by digitalisation result in better outcomes and better management of the risks involved. Full Article
nc Conference on gender equality in business By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:16:00 GMT 7 March 2019, Paris - The OECD is committed to promoting gender equality as a strong driver of economic development, inclusivity and socio-economic participation. On the occasion of International Women’s day, the OECD annual conference on gender equality for business will welcome senior decision-makers from the public and corporate worlds, experts, academics and stakeholders. Full Article
nc Schemata Governance Sector Regulators 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:28:00 GMT Schemata Governance Sector Regulators 2018 Full Article
nc Indicators and database Governance 2018 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2019 15:35:00 GMT Indicators and database Governance 2018 Full Article
nc La Pesada Carga de la Obesidad - La Economía de la Prevención: Key findings for Mexico (in Spanish) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT México tiene una de las tasas más altas de obesidad: casi uno de cada tres adultos son obesos. Como consecuencia, los mexicanos viven en promedio 4,2 años menos debido al sobrepeso, la mayor reducción en esperanza de vida de todos los países analizados. Las repercusiones sobre la economía son destacables: el sobrepeso representa el 8,9% del gasto en salud. Full Article
nc Health at a Glance 2019: Key findings for Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT Mexico is one of the few OECD countries where gains in life expectancy have not slowed down in recent years. Nevertheless, life expectancy remains approximately five years below the OECD average. Health care expenditure comprises 5.5% of GDP, which is amongst the lowest across OECD countries. Coverage for a core set of health services in Mexico is the lowest in the OECD at 89.3%. Full Article
nc Government at a Glance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:00:00 GMT Government at a Glance provides a dashboard of key indicators to help you analyse international comparisons of public sector performance. Full Article
nc Estadísticas-tributarias-ALC: principales resultados para Mexico By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:00:00 GMT La recaudación tributaria sobre PIB de México en 2018 (16.1%) estuvo por debajo del promedio de ALC (23.1%)¹ en la publicación de este año de las Estadísticas tributarias en América Latina y el Caribe en 6.9 puntos porcentuales y por debajo del promedio de la OCDE (34.3%). Full Article
nc Tax: Governments concerned that some corporations unfairly claim losses to avoid taxes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The economic crisis means global corporate losses have increased significantly. Though most of these claims are justified, some corporations use ‘aggressive tax planning’ to avoid taxes. Governments are working together to detect and deter these undue tax advantages. Full Article
nc Tax: Jurisdictions move towards full tax transparency By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Furthering efforts to fight against international tax evasion and bank secrecy, members of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes have issued 12 new peer review reports. Full Article
nc Revenue bodies and banks move towards transparent compliance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officials from revenue bodies, the banking sector and OECD met in Rome on 10-11 October to discuss ways to enhance the relationship between tax administrations and the banking industry and thus improve tax compliance. Full Article
nc Fourth meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT We no longer talk about commitments to change; today, we are making change happen. We are implementing the now universally accepted international standard of transparency and exchange of information, said OECD Secretary-General. Full Article
nc Tax: Global Forum delivers concrete results to the Cannes G20 Summit By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT “Governments have signed more than 700 agreements to exchange tax information. These agreements have already yielded €14 billion in additional revenues, to 20 countries, from more than 100 000 tax payers who had hidden assets offshore.” Full Article
nc OECD report on bank secrecy to finance ministers at G20 Summit By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A report on bank secrecy and tackling tax evasion presented by OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría to finance ministers at the Cannes G20 summit today. Full Article
nc Tax: Global Forum Publishes Report to the G20 on Tax Transparency By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Tax Transparency 2011: Report on Progress, a report prepared by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, was delivered to the G20 in Cannes and is now available to journalists.& Full Article
nc Tax: Uruguay’s tax transparency improving, says OECD’s Gurría By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Uruguay has signed 7 new agreements providing for the exchange of tax information, showing its willingness to implement the global standards. Full Article
nc New head of the OECD's Tax Treaty, Transfer Pricing and Financial Transactions Division is appointed By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Marlies de Ruiter has been appointed Head of the Tax Treaty, Transfer Pricing and Financial Transactions Division of the OECD's Center for Tax Policy and Administration. She will take up her duties on 1 February 2012. Full Article
nc Less income inequality and more growth - Are they compatible? By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Can both less income inequality and more growth be achieved? A recent OECD study sheds new light on the link between policies that boost growth and the distribution of income. Full Article
nc Tax: India ratifies Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT India has ratified the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, a multilateral agreement developed jointly by the Council of Europe and the OECD that was opened for signature to all countries in June 2011. Full Article
nc New head of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is appointed By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Monica Bhatia has been appointed Head of the Secretariat of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. She will take up her duties on 1 April 2012. Full Article
nc Tax: Joining forces to fight financial crime and illicit activities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:29:00 GMT Financial crimes, including corruption, tax fraud and money laundering, are a threat to all countries, both developing and developed. The sums are vast. Estimates have put total proceeds from all illicit activities at 3.6% of global GDP. Full Article
nc Global Forum Secretariat and United Arab Emirates enhance co-operation to improve tax transparency in the MENA region By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:04:00 GMT The Global Forum Secretariat enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates, confirming UAE’s commitment to the Global Forum’s work on transparency and exchange of information. Full Article
nc Tax: The Global Forum on Tax Transparency welcomes Pakistan as new member By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:32:00 GMT Pakistan has joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. As the 111th member of the Global Forum, it will participate in the peer review process which encourages all countries to adopt effective exchange of information in tax matters. Full Article
nc Conclusions of the First OECD Global Forum on VAT By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:08:00 GMT The OECD is currently developing International VAT/GST Guidelines to address issues of double taxation and unintended double non-taxation, and this work provides a unique basis for the creation of the future international standard for applying VAT to cross-border trade. This was the conclusion of delegates who participated in the inaugural meeting of the OECD Global Forum on VAT, in Paris on 7-8 November. Full Article
nc Forum on Tax Administration's Offshore Compliance Network meets in Tokyo By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:15:00 GMT News items following the meeting of the Forum on Tax Administration's Offshore Compliance Network in Tokyo Full Article
nc OECD releases system to reduce compliance cost and facilitate cross-border investment By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:00:00 GMT The amount of cross border portfolio investment exceeds 35 trillion USD. To encourage growth and cross-border investment more than 3000 tax treaties around the world based on the OECD Model reduce source taxation on a reciprocal basis. Full Article
nc Public comments received on the revised proposals concerning the meaning of “beneficial owner” in Articles 10, 11 and 12 of the OECD Model Tax Convention By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT On 19 October 2012, the OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs released for public comment revised proposals concerning the meaning of “beneficial owner” in Articles 10, 11 and 12 of the OECD Model Tax Convention. The OECD has now published the comments received on this revised discussion draft. Full Article
nc Measuring Fiscal Decentralisation, Concepts and Policies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:32:00 GMT This book deals with two issues. The first concerns the various measurement of fiscal decentralization in general and their usefulness for policy analysis. The second and more specific issue concerns the taxonomy of intergovernmental grants and the limits of the current classifications. Full Article
nc The Global Forum on Tax Transparency welcomes Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Lesotho as new members By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:00 GMT Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Lesotho have joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. As the 119th and 120th members of the Global Forum, they will participate in the peer review process which encourages all countries to adopt effective exchange of information in tax matters. Full Article
nc Albania signs the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:51:00 GMT Albania has become the 43rd country to sign the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. Full Article
nc Fiscal and Taxation Reforms for a More Inclusive Growth in China By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:18:00 GMT The fiscal and taxation reforms will be more than ever necessary in China to ensure that growth becomes more inclusive. So far, China has had a major success in reducing the poverty. But additional tax reforms will be needed to reduce further inequality in disposable income and across regions, as well as to help reduce the rural-urban divide. Full Article
nc Tax burdens on labour income in OECD countries continue to rise By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT New data show that across OECD countries the average tax and social security burden on employment incomes increased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 35.6 per cent in 2012. It increased in 19 out of 34 countries, fell in 14, and remained unchanged in 1. Full Article
nc Costa Rica strengthens tax transparency By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT Rica has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, the most comprehensive multilateral agreement available for tax-cooperation and exchange of information. Full Article
nc Global Forum on tax transparency shifts focus to effectiveness of information exchange By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (referred to as "the Global Forum"), has released its peer review reports for Belize, Finland, Iceland, Nauru, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Turkey. Full Article
nc Job opportunity: Tax Policy Analyst, Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information (ID 08667) By oecd.taleo.net Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT The Global Forum is looking for a Tax Policy Analyst Full Article
nc Tax administration: OECD publishes new comparative information on OECD and other advanced and emerging economies By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT This fifth edition describes institutional setups, organisational arrangements and reforms, aspects of strategic management and human resource management, resources for tax administration, important areas of operational performance, the use of technology, and elements of the legislative and administrative framework for tax administration across the 52 economies covered by the series. Full Article
nc Morocco signs the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT Morocco has signed the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, a multilateral agreement developed jointly by the Council of Europe and the OECD. Morocco is the 45th country to sign the Multilateral Convention since it was updated to meet the international standard on transparency and exchange of information and opened for signature to all countries in June 2011. Full Article
nc Secretary-General’s participation to G8 Summit’s Working Lunch (Northern Ireland, 18th June 2013) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:07:00 GMT Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, attended the Working Lunch of the G8 Summit and delivered the OECD report “A Step Change in Tax Transparency - Delivering a standardised, secure and cost effective model of bilateral automatic exchange for the multilateral context” and remarks on Trade, Tax, Transparency which are the key priorities of the UK G8 Presidency for the Summit. Full Article
nc Closing tax gaps - OECD launches Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT National tax laws have not kept pace with the globalisation of corporations and the digital economy, leaving gaps that can be exploited by multi-national corporations to artificially reduce their taxes. Full Article
nc OECD calls on G20 finance ministers to support next steps in clampdown on tax avoidance By www.oecd.org Published On :: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT The OECD today presented to G20 finance ministers plans for a two-pronged attack on tax avoidance and evasion from both companies and individuals. Full Article
nc Global Forum on Tax Transparency: New reports review jurisdictions’ information exchange By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:00:00 GMT The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has released peer review reports assessing the tax systems of 13 jurisdictions for information exchange. Full Article
nc Switzerland signs Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:30:00 GMT Switzerland has become the 58th country to sign the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters during a ceremony at the OECD. Full Article
nc OECD invites interested parties to identify strategies that allegedly result in the artificial avoidance of PE Status By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:29:00 GMT The OECD invites interested parties to send a short description of strategies that might be considered to result in the artificial avoidance of the permanent establishment status in relation to base erosion and profit shifting. Full Article
nc Andorra deepens commitment to fight offshore tax avoidance and evasion By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:30:00 GMT OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomed today Andorra’s steps to strengthen international tax co-operation, after it became the 60th signatory to the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Full Article