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UK acquisitions down in 2013

There was a dramatic decrease in the number of acquisition deals closed by UK companies in 2013, compared with 2012, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Brazil and Cuba sign three investment agreements

Three memorandums of understanding have been signed between Brazil and Cuba.

FDI recovery in 2013: Unctad

Data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's latest report shows that FDI inflows in 2013 reached a level comparable to the pre-crisis average.

Investors on the lookout for Spanish bargains

Investors on the lookout for Spanish bargains

As Spain claws its way out of recession, investors are diving back in, keen to make the most of bottom-of-the-cycle prices and newly competitive cost structures. 

FDI projects into Spain continue to fall in 2013

Investment projects in Spain continue to decline in 2013, but capital expenditure is on the up. 

M&A deals in western Europe hits low point

M&A activity involving western European target companies is down in August, according to M&A tracker Zephyr.

Basque Country defies the pain in Spain

Basque Country defies the pain in Spain

By undercutting the rest of the country in terms of corporate tax, establishing a range of incentives and developing clusters in strategic economic sectors, the Basque Country has become a significant hub for FDI in Spain, and one of the few destinations to maintain its appeal throughout the county's current economic crisis.

Spain's FDI salvation

Spain's FDI salvation?

Spain is in crisis, with unemployment at a record high, social morale alarmingly low, and charges of corruption being brought against its bankers, politicians and even its royal family. The only salvation, and one that has the potential to help the country return to its feet, is the slowly rising level of FDI inflows.

Vueling tears up the rule book

Vueling tears up the rule book

Vueling’s cheap flights and customer service-focused approach have brought the budget airline success, despite breaking every commandment in the low-cost carrier bible. 

High-tech boost for Barcelona

While FDI into Spain has decreased in the first nine months of 2012 when compared with the same period in 2011, Barcelona has experienced a significant increase in FDI in this period.

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