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OECD reviews private pension systems in member countries, analyses policy and technical issues, formulates policy recommendations and promotes policy dialogue with non-OECD countries. The Global Pension Statistics project aims to provide a valuable device for measuring and monitoring the pension industry.
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11-Dec-2008
The ongoing financial crisis has dealt a heavy blow to private pension systems. The latest issue of Pension Markets in Focus takes a close look at the impact of the crisis and discusses possible policy interventions, both immediate and longer term.
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on 12-Nov-2008
Representatives from OECD governments, academia and private sector discussed proposals to support private pension systems, and in particular, improve the management of risks in the retirement stage of individual account (defined contribution, DC) pension systems. Participants also discussed the impact of the financial crisis, and longer term issues affecting the sector such as increasing life expectancy.
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from 30-Oct-2008 to 31-Oct-2008
The OECD/IOPS Global Forum addressed a wide range of issues of high relevance to national policy debate on retirement savings in both developed and emerging economies. Special attention was devoted to developments in the pension industry on the African continent.
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from 21-Oct-2008 to 22-Oct-2008
This conference aimed to promote international discussion on financial education among key stakeholders, especially in the context of the rapid changes in Asian economies, resulting in a wider array of financial services (often credit products) now being offered to a large number of inexperienced consumers.
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25-Sep-2008
Jointly published by the OECD, ISSA and IOPS, this comprehensive and in-depth reference work provides detailed information on the regulation and supervision of voluntary and mandatory occupational pension plans as well as mandatory private pension schemes in 58 countries worldwide. Each country profile contains information on the regulatory framework, the institutional framework, coverage, financing/investment, benefit provisions, benefit adjustment, disability, protection of rights, and regulatory and supervisory authorities.
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28-Aug-2008
This publication analyses the level of financial risk awareness of consumers and highlights good practices governments might initiate to enhance consumers' awareness and education on insurance and private pensions issues.
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03-Jul-2008
In March 2008, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published proposed changes to International Accounting Standard No. 19 (IAS 19). If enacted, these changes are expected to have a significant impact on company financials on a global basis. This paper identifies and discusses some of the proposed changes, as well as their likely impact on exchange-listed companies reporting in accordance with IAS 19.
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