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Corporate Governance Principles

What they are

The OECD Corporate Governance Principles are widely recognized by policy makers and business as a key international point of reference and form the basis of countless local codes of corporate governance around the world. They offer a principle-based approach to address key corporate governance issues and are one of the 12 key standards for international financial stability of the Financial Stability Board.

The OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) give concrete advice to countries on how to manage more effectively their responsibilities as company owners.

Why they matter

The Principles have had a major impact around the world in informing local codes and practices. In 2014, the OECD launched a review of the Principles to ensure the continuing high quality, relevance and usefulness of the Principles taking into account recent developments in the corporate sector and capital markets. In parallel to the update of the Principles, the SOE Guidelines were also updated in 2015 to take into account developments since they were first adopted in 2005.

How they impact

BIAC strongly supports corporate governance principles that promote business sustainability and that facilitate the continued stability of capital markets. BIAC therefore took a pro-active role in the discussions regarding the update, and was closely involved in the review process.  Bearing in mind the importance of solid overarching principles, BIAC also underlined the need for flexibility to allow companies to apply the principles to achieve effective governance. BIAC’s detailed comments on the update of the Corporate Governance Principles and SOE Guidelines are available on the Committee page.

Documents & Releases

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    April 2018

    Corporate Governance – Business key messages

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    July 2015

    NEW 2015 Activity Update on Investment, Responsible Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery, Corporate Governance

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    March 2015

    Consultation with the OECD Corporate Governance Committee

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    January 2015

    BIAC Comments to the OECD Public Consultation: OECD Corporate Governance Principles

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    February 2014

    BIAC Comments to the Stakeholder Consultation on the Revision of the OECD Guidelines of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

News and press releases

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USCIB Trade and Investment Agenda 2022

Browse the 2022 Trade and Investment Agenda from our United States of America National Member Organization USCIB here. read more

Recent Publications

Ensuring a Resilient and Healthy Environment for All – March 2022

Business at OECD (BIAC) Contribution to the Meeting of the OECD Environment Policy Committee at Ministerial Level download (pdf)

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