This report examines information on consumer protection enforcement authorities of OECD member and non-member countries, especially on the ability of these authorities to co-operate across borders. It is based on questionnaire responses from 31 countries, supplemented by additional research. It...

Countries have made significant efforts in recent years to develop domestic, regional and international frameworks for consumer protection enforcement co-operation across borders. However, recent work by the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy has shown that challenges remain in many countries, in...

Individuals face an increasing variety of financial risks, including those linked to their retirement. At the same time, public funding has been reduced or is strictly limited in most countries. Private insurance and pensions products therefore play an essential role in social and financial...

Foreword; Table of contents; Acronyms and abbreviations; Executive summary; Key findings; Chapter 1. Introduction; Background and rationale; Process; Scope of the publication; References; Chapter 2. Gender differences in financial literacy; Women have lower levels of financial knowledge; Figure...