Comments are invited on draft examples included in a discussion draft on the follow-up work on the ineraction between the treaty provisions of the report on BEPS Action 6 and the treaty entitlement of non-CIV funds.

On 6 January 2017, public comments were invited on draft examples prepared as part of the follow-up work on the interaction between the treaty provisions of the report on BEPS Action 6 and the treaty entitlement of non-CIV funds. The OECD is grateful for the input and now publishes a compilation of the comments received.

Today, another important step was taken to implement Country-by-Country Reporting in accordance with the BEPS Action 13 minimum standard, through activations of automatic exchange relationships under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of CbC Reports.

As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the OECD is today launching a disclosure facility on the AEOI portal which allows interested parties to report potential schemes to circumvent the CRS.Over 1800 bilateral exchange relationships in place for the exchange of CRS information.

At present, 102 jurisdictions have publicly committed to implement the Common Reporting Standard, with 49 being committed to start exchanges this month and a further 53 taking up exchanges in September 2018.

Today, a further step was taken to implement Country-by-Country Reporting in accordance with the BEPS Action 13 minimum standard, through activations of automatic exchange relationships under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of CbC Reports ("the CbC MCAA").

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Paris, 14 March 2016: Organised by the OECD-hosted Freedom of Investment Round-table, this conference will explore how governments are balancing investor protection and how to improve balance through new institutions.

The “Freedom of Investment" (FOI) process hosted by the OECD Investment Committee monitors investment policy developments in the 58 economies that participate in the process. This report covers investment measures taken between 16 February 2017 and 15 September 2017.

At a time when many governments are looking to encourage private investment in infrastructure to bridge the infrastructure financing gap, this paper compares the experience of pension funds in Canada and Australia, looking at infrastructure policies, the pension system, investment strategies, asset allocation and governance of pension funds.

Our collaboration with Brazil began more than 20 years ago. Since then, Brazil’s participation has grown and highlights the importance that Brazil attaches to helping lead – and shape – the OECD’s work.

The OECD participated in this annual event held in Stockholm (1-5 September 2013) where two major reports "Water Security for Better Lives" and "Water and Climate Change Adaptation: Policies to Navigate Uncharted Waters" were launched by the OECD's Secretary-General, Angel Gurría.

This publication catalogues national practices that illustrate implementation of aspects or elements of competitive neutrality and highlights examples of challenges that may be encountered.

18 November 2013 - Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Week 2013 opened in Bangkok today with a regional conference on responsible business practices jointly organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Wages in Ireland increased 3.50 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Ireland averaged 0.84 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.60 percent in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of -2.90 percent in the first quarter of 2010. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings YoY measures the year-on-year change of Average Weekly Earnings, which correspond to the total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the same period divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in the United Kingdom increased 2.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.88 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.70 percent in February of 2007 and a record low of -2.70 percent in March of 2009. In the United Kingdom, wage growth refers to changes in average weekly earnings, before tax and other deductions and including bonuses. This page provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Average Weekly Earnings Growth - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Wages in Canada increased 3.70 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Wage Growth in Canada averaged 2.26 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -0.40 percent in May of 2001. In Canada, average weekly earnings (including overtime) refers to the gross taxable payroll (including overtime) divided by the number of employees. It is calculated for all types of employees. In general, changes in weekly earnings reflect a number of factors, including wage growth; changes in the composition of employment by industry, occupation and level of job experience; and average hours worked per week. This page provides - Canada Average Weekly Earnings YoY- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages In Manufacturing in Australia increased to 1350.60 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1338.30 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2019. Wages In Manufacturing in Australia averaged 771.83 AUD/Week from 1983 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1350.60 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 333 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 1983. In Australia, Wages in Manufacturing refer to Average Weekly earnings in the manufacturing sector. This page provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages In Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in Ireland increased to 905.14 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 862.30 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Manufacturing in Ireland averaged 435.85 EUR/Week from 1973 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 912.38 EUR/Week in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 37.03 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 1973. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings in Manufacturing are total earnings for the quarter in the manufacturing sector divided by the average number of persons employed during the quarter divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom increased to 621 GBP/Week in February from 620 GBP/Week in January of 2020. Wages in Manufacturing in the United Kingdom averaged 497.40 GBP/Week from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 622 GBP/Week in November of 2019 and a record low of 356 GBP/Week in February of 2000. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Minimum Wages in Australia increased to 719.20 AUD/week in 2018 from 694.90 AUD/week in 2017. Minimum Wages in Australia averaged 615.17 AUD/week from 2007 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 719.20 AUD/week in 2018 and a record low of 522.12 AUD/week in 2007. This page provides - Australia Minimum Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Australia increased to 1257 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1237.90 AUD/Week in the second quarter of 2019. Wages in Australia averaged 528.99 AUD/Week from 1969 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1257 AUD/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 59.10 AUD/Week in the third quarter of 1969. In Australia, wages are benchmarked using average weekly earnings. This page provides - Australia Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Ireland increased to 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 768.14 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2019. Wages in Ireland averaged 711.29 EUR/Week from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 783.62 EUR/Week in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 676.58 EUR/Week in the third quarter of 2014. In Ireland, Average Weekly Earnings are total earnings for the quarter divided by the average number of persons employed during the quarter divided by 13 (number of weeks in a quarter). This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Earnings- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in the United Kingdom decreased to 545 GBP/Week in February from 546 GBP/Week in January of 2020. Wages in the United Kingdom averaged 431.38 GBP/Week from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 546 GBP/Week in January of 2020 and a record low of 300 GBP/Week in February of 2000. In the United Kingdom, wages are benchmarked using the average weekly earnings. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Greece 6 Month Bond Yield was 0.61 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece 26 Weeks Bill Yield reached an all time high of 25.75 in October of 2011.

Average Weekly Hours in Ireland decreased to 32.40 in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 32.60 in the third quarter of 2019. Average Weekly Hours in Ireland averaged 31.98 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 32.80 in the second quarter of 2008 and a record low of 30.90 in the first quarter of 2011. This page provides - Ireland Average Weekly Paid Hours- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Weekly Hours in the United Kingdom decreased to 31.80 Hours in January from 31.90 Hours in December of 2019. Average Weekly Hours in the United Kingdom averaged 32.35 Hours from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 33.50 Hours in November of 1994 and a record low of 31.30 Hours in April of 2011. In the UK, average weekly hours refer to the total weekly hours worked divided by the employees paid for those hours, including full time and part time employees. This page provides - United Kingdom Average Weekly Hours- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Weekly Hours in the United States increased to 34.20 Hours in April from 34.10 Hours in March of 2020. Average Weekly Hours in the United States averaged 34.35 Hours from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 34.60 Hours in August of 2014 and a record low of 33.70 Hours in June of 2009. Average weekly hours are the total weekly hours divided by the employees paid for those hours. Unpaid absenteeism, labor turnover, part-time work, and stoppages cause average weekly hours to be lower than scheduled hours of work for an establishment. This page provides - United States Average Weekly Hours - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Greece 3 Month Bond Yield was 0.55 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece 13 Weeks Bill Yield reached an all time high of 56.20 in November of 2011.

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Western governments pledged trillions of dollars in stimulus measures to limit the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. The FT’s global business columnist Rana Foroohar explains what it could mean for Wall Street and Main Street. Plus, Impossible Foods raises $500m in a round that will help the US-plant based burger group to see through the economic upheaval caused by the current crisis, and Joe Biden solidifies his status as the frontrunner to take on Donald Trump in November.

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S&P 500 falls after Big Tech raises red flags over virus impact and US-China tensions ratchet higher

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