The OECD Competition Committee debated mergers in financial services in June 2000. This document includes an executive summary of that debate and the documents from the meeting: an analytical note by the OECD, written submissions from Australia, Canada, the European Commission, Finland, Germany,...

This is an updated edition which includes new supplements on Tin, Tantalum and Tungsten and on Gold. Trade and investment in natural mineral resources hold great potential for generating income, growth and prosperity, sustaining livelihoods and fostering local development. However, a large share...

The handbook is not intended to create new standards or represent any form of legally binding requirement for businesses. It has been developed to serve as a useful, practical tool for companies seeking compliance advice in one, easy-to-reference publication.