OECD Explained
The Organisation of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) is a forum for the governments of 37 developed countries to discuss economic and social policies. The
Financial Markets Plunge Around The World
Financial markets are still in freefall despite the best efforts of governments to prop up the global economy. The US Federal Reserve has announced more
How Does Your UK Retirement Cash Compare With Other Countries?
As a British pensioner you can expect an average income that compares poorly with the amount retirees from other countries have to spend, according to
The World’s Getting Richer, Says Latest Wealth Data
Household income has picked up across the countries that make up the Organisation of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). The latest data from the OECD
Low Paid Don’t Need Pension Tax Breaks, Claims Think-Tank
Don’t give pension saving tax breaks to the poor – they can’t afford to take advantage of them, says an international think-tank that comes up
World Economic Growth May Have Peaked
The world economy is facing a slowdown due to escalating tensions over trade, political uncertainty and tightening financial conditions in emerging markets. The Organisation of
Corporate Tax Loopholes Closed By Landmark Agreement
Ministers from 76 countries have queued up to sign a landmark treaty that will stop multinational organisations from evading tax by shifting their earnings to
More Training And Better Pay Would Extend Working Lives
Working for longer can boost retirement income options but the UK is lagging many developed countries in offering employment opportunities for the over 50s. Britain
Panama Is Not The Only Secret Tax Haven, Says OECD
Panama is not the only secret tax haven for the wealthy to shelter their riches behind a veil of secrecy. The country has backtracked on
Pensions At Risk As Low Rates Threaten Yields
Low interest rates could pose a threat to the futures of pension funds as they struggle to generate returns to match performance promises made to
Britain Has One Of The World’s Worst State Pensions
The British State Pension is one of the worst retirement benefits offered worldwide, according to new research. The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Global Tax Network Will Impact Every Investor
Global tax is set to face the biggest shake up ever that will affect every saver and investor with accounts in any of the world’s
