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Pension Fund Governance: Challenges and Potential Solutions

OECD paper advocating ways to resolve cases of governance failures

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development paper suggesting that some of the more serious cases of governance failures could be solved through a more balanced representation of stakeholders in the governing body, higher levels of expertise and the implementation of codes of conduct addressing conflicts of interest. The absence of governance arrangements for defined contribution style pension plans also needs to be addressed, potentially via management committees, increased fiduciary responsibility for relevant parties or via a strengthened role for pension supervisory authorities. Consolidation of the pension industry in some countries may also be required to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs, which in turn would allow pension funds to dedicate more resources to strengthening their internal governance.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: May 2008

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Corporate governance, Pension and retirement plans

Sectors: Pensions

Good Practices for Enhanced Risk Awareness and Education on Insurance Issues

OECD principles for improved consumer education regarding insurance

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development principles to promote awareness and education in relation to risks and insurance issues. Sets out: i) public action; ii) role of insurance market players; iii) role of other social and business partners; and iv) programs to raise risk awareness and strengthen education on insurance issues.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Mar 2008

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Insurance

Good Practices for Financial Education Relating to Private Pensions

OECD principles for improved consumer education on private pensions

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development principles to promote financial awareness and education relating to private pensions. Sets out: i) framework, definition and objectives of financial education and retirement products; ii) main stakeholders' role and responsibilities in enhancing public awareness and capability on retirement income issues; and iii) methodology: evaluation of needs, or programmes and of means at hand.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Mar 2008

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Consumer education and protection, Financial inclusion

Sectors: Pensions

Appraisal Guide for Microfinance Institutions

CGAP revised guide for relatively mature MFIs

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) updated guide intended for two types of users: funders that are considering support for or investment in MFIs, and MFIs that are conducting self evaluations. Includes sections on analyzing savings, social performance, information systems and risk management. Also includes new indicators and financial statement formats agreed within the microfinance industry from 2003 to 2005.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Feb 2008

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Risk management

Sectors: Microfinance

Toward a Framework for Safeguarding Financial Stability

IMF framework that comprises an analysis and assessment of financial stability, and maps out broad policy implications

Examines the emergence of financial stability as a key policy objective. Discusses the underlying trends in the financial system as well as the role of finance in relation to money, the real economy, and public policy. Financial stability is defined in terms of its ability to help the economic system allocate resources, manage risks, and absorb shocks. Financial stability is considered a continuum, changeable over time and consistent with multiple combinations of its constituent elements. On the basis of these concepts, a framework is presented that comprises an encompassing analysis and assessment of financial stability, and maps out broad policy implications.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: May 2004

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Risk management, Macroprudential

Sectors: Banking

Principles of Corporate Governance

OECD Principles that are among the 12 standards designated by the FSB as key for sound financial systems

Financial Stability Board endorsed principles issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to help jurisdictions evaluate and improve their legal, institutional and regulatory framework for corporate governance, and to provide guidance and suggestions for stock exchanges, investors, corporations and other parties that have a role in the process of developing good corporate governance.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Dec 2003

Type: Standard

Peer: Report on Corporate Governance

Topics: Corporate governance

Sectors: Banking, Securities

Insurance and Issues in Financial Soundness

IMF discussion paper explores insurance as a source of financial system vulnerability

International Monetary Fund paper reviews risks faced by insurance industry and several past insurance company failures that had systemic implications. Assimilation of banking-type activities by life insurers appears to be the key systemic vulnerability. Proposes key indicators that should be compiled and used for surveillance of financial soundness of insurance companies and insurance sector.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Jul 2003

Type: Consultative, discussion and issues paper

Topics: Systemic risk, Systemically important financial institutions (SIFIs)

Sectors: Insurance

Guidance for Developing Effective Deposit Insurance Systems

Financial Stability Forum guidance that draws on the practical experience of its members and other countries and is designed to be adaptable to a broad range of country circumstances, settings and structures.

Financial Stability Forum guidance developed through a consultative process that involved over 100 countries. Draws heavily on the practical experience of members and other countries. Is designed to be adaptable to a broad range of country circumstances, settings and structures. Covers: the goals of deposit insurance (stability of financial systems, protection of less sophisticated depositors); the importance of broader financial safety nets; mandates, powers and organisation structure of deposit insurers; coverage and membership issues; reimbursement of depositors; and dealing with failed or failing banks.

Publisher: International Organizations Release date: Aug 2001

Type: Guideline

Topics: Deposit insurance, Recovery and resolution

Sectors: Banking

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382 records

Pension Fund Governance: Challenges and Potential Solutions

Good Practices for Enhanced Risk Awareness and Education on Insurance Issues

Good Practices for Financial Education Relating to Private Pensions

Appraisal Guide for Microfinance Institutions

Toward a Framework for Safeguarding Financial Stability

Principles of Corporate Governance

Insurance and Issues in Financial Soundness

Guidance for Developing Effective Deposit Insurance Systems

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