The OECD’s new Public Governance Review of Brazil’s Supreme Audit Institution – the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) – assesses the governance arrangements for the external audit of the Accounts of the President of the Republic. The report includes proposals to strengthen the positive impact of the audit on the executive and legislature’s decision making and to encourage public transparency, accountability, and debate.

Secretary-General Angel Gurría welcomes a network of senior officials attending the 31st Centres of Government (COG) meeting held in London. Highlights include the importance of institutions in economic reform through improved co-ordination, outreach and transparency.

The Spanish government has launched a series of ambitious public administration reforms as part of wider efforts to promote economic competitiveness and strengthen trust in government and public institutions.

Trust is the glue that holds societies together. It is essential for most social and economic relations. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, OECD countries have been under pressure to restore trust in their institutions, especially in their governments.

The latest edition of the OECD’s biennial overview of public governance, Government at a Glance 2017, will be published on Thursday 13 July at 11:00 CET (10:00 GMT). The report compares OECD and partner countries in areas like public sector spending, employment, pay and investment using around 60 indicators.

This paper charts the key changes in equity markets over the last decade or so which may affect the conditions for corporate governance. It also provides a brief overview of related policy discussions and selected national initiatives that have been taken as a response to equity market developments.

Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus in Mexico increased to 486 USD THO in March from 323 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus in Mexico averaged 577.48 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1464 USD THO in September of 2015 and a record low of 224 USD THO in March of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus.

90 day Deposit Rate in Venezuela was at 24 percent on Friday May 8. Deposit Interest Rate in Venezuela averaged 16.71 percent from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65.93 percent in August of 1998 and a record low of 6.71 percent in May of 2003. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Venezuela.

Interbank Rate in Argentina decreased to 30.07 percent in March from 34.81 percent in February of 2020. Interbank Rate in Argentina averaged 64.87 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1389.88 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of 1.20 percent in March of 2004. In Argentina, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans (up to 15 days) made between banks. This page provides - Argentina up to 15 Days Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Interbank Rate in Mexico decreased to 6.54 percent in April from 7.10 percent in March of 2020. Interbank Rate in Mexico averaged 11.89 percent from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 89.48 percent in March of 1995 and a record low of 3.29 percent in September of 2014. The interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks in the local currency. This page provides - Mexico 28 Days Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

India Treasury Bill 91 Day Yield decreased to 3.64 percent on Friday May 1 from 3.73 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in India averaged 7.36 percent from 1993 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12.97 percent in July of 1995 and a record low of 3.10 percent in July of 2009. In India, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - India Treasury Bill Yield - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Philippines up to One Day Interbank Rate increased to 2.44 percent on Friday May 8 from 0 percent in the previous day. Interbank Rate in Philippines averaged 8.21 percent from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.63 percent in October of 1997 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2017. In Philippines, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Philippines up to One Day Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Argentina was last recorded at 38 percent. Interest Rate in Argentina averaged 62.27 percent from 1979 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1389.88 percent in March of 1990 and a record low of 1.20 percent in March of 2004. In Argentina, Money Market Rate decisions are taken by The Central Bank of Argentina (Banco Central de la República Argentina, BCRA). On August 2018, the seven-day ‘Liquidity Notes,’ or Leliq replaced the yield on the 35-day Lebac bonds introduced in December of 2015 as the benchmark policy rate. On September 28th 2018, the central bank implemented a new monetary policy framework with a goal of zero growth of the monetary base from October 2018 until June 2019, as part of the USD 57 billion financing deal with the IMF. . This page provides the latest reported value for - Argentina Money Market Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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The singer-songwriter is about to turn 80 – a rite of passage not only for him but also for rock music. Peter Aspden celebrates a musician with a rare talent for staying ahead of the times  

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'Ambition', by the award-winning author Helen Simpson, is read by Christopher Villiers.  

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What drew jazz musicians like Miles Davis and Chet Baker to a twinkly tune from Disney's 'Snow White'? And what became of the child star who first sang it? Lilian Pizzichini traces its history  

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“Yesterday” came to Paul McCartney in a dream one night in 1963. It’s now among the most covered songs in history, with efforts from the likes of Elvis, Marianne Faithful and Marvin Gaye. Credits: EMI, TNA Records, RCA Legacy, Universal Music  

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If ever there was a word that needed to be retired it's 'retirement'. The kind of images this word conjures up is sunny beaches and no longer having to set an alarm clock, or a stressful feeling about how much longer you will need to work to afford such a lifestyle. This week author Don Ezra talks to FT Money editor Claer Barrett about how best to get to and enjoy what used to be called retirement. Next up, if you're heading off on holiday soon then listen to our top tips on how to get the best deal on your holiday money. 

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Britain's new prime minister Boris Johnson has set himself a 100-day deadline to achieve Brexit, with or without a deal with the European Union. Siona Jenkins discusses his chances of achieving this with Miranda Green, deputy opinion editor, and Jim Brunsden, EU correspondent.

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Loan scheme worth up to £100m a month would allow suppliers to assist struggling customers

Potential cost cuts should not be used as justification for a UK telecoms tie-up

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