It is in a standardised format combining sectoral and geographical breakdowns for flow and stock data for all OECD countries. It covers the period 1980-1998, but for most countries the statistical series start in 1982 and end in 1997. This Statistics Yearbook presents data for both inflows and outflows to and from OECD countries, and broken down by partner country and industrial sector. Both flow and stock data are provided. Statistics are based, for the most part, on balance of payments data compiled and published by Central Banks and Statistical Offices as well as other sources such as notifications or approvals.
Institutional investors are major collectors of savings and suppliers of funds to financial markets.
This data set provides a unique set of comprehensive statistics on institutional saving and investment in the OECD area, including meta data on concepts and definitions which are, to a great extent, based on the System of National Accounts. Institutional coverage includes insurance companies, pension funds, investment companies, and other forms of institutional investors such as foundations and endowment funds, non-pension fund money managed by banks, and private investment partnerships. Time coverage varies based on the reporting country and institution category. Year 1998 data are estimates since most countries are unable to provide definitive figures for the years past 1997. Methodological notes on sources, definitions, etc. are integrated in the browser software.