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The Korean translation of the OECD publication, “Due Diligence Essentials for Responsible Banking and Capital Markets,” is now available.

This case study is part of the OECD’s Responsible Business Conduct Spotlights series and provides practical insights into due diligence in the banking and capital markets sectors.

Abstract   Banking and capital markets play a fundamental role in enabling economic growth, and supporting most sectors of the economy. Through the allocation of capital, the banking and capital markets sectors can be linked to a wide range of adverse environmental, social and governance impacts. In response, policymakers, standard-setters and financial service providers have developed various responsible and sustainable investment and lending practices, frameworks and policies, including some related to risk-based due diligence for responsible business conduct (RBC). This case study explores significant impacts related to banking and capital markets and challenges and opportunities in addressing them in line with international standards on RBC.1 It is targeted at companies involved in banking and capital markets who are seeking to understand their exposure to related risks, and also for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to better understand opportunities for promoting effective due diligence in the sector.

← 1.  The sector was chosen for a case study based on a previous study by the OECD to identify and synthesise insights from key resources on the prevalence of issues covered by the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (the OECD Guidelines) across industry sectors. To complement this analysis, the OECD further conducted an expert survey to attain a broad picture of the perceived association with Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) issues across sectors.

This work is issued under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD, and does not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD Member countries.

This document, as well as any data and map included herein, are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area.

⇨ Original (English):
https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/responsible-business-conduct-spotlights_03a75bf9-en/due-diligence-essentials-for-responsible-banking-and-capital-markets_289fae4b-en.html

⇨ Korean Translation:
https://www.oecd.org/ko/publications/responsible-business-conduct-spotlights_03a75bf9-en/bf072cb4-ko.html