Following a record year in 2016, the UK’s M&A market performance fell in 2017, says consultant Willis Towers Watson.
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London leads in real estate investment
London tops the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate’s annual survey.
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Will new BIT model dent India's FDI attractiveness?
India has discontinued most of its existing bilateral investment treaties and wants to pursue a new model offering less protection to foreign investors and reasserting the supremacy of Indian courts over international arbitration courts. Jacopo Dettoni and Timothy Conley look at the impact this might have on the country's FDI appeal.
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Tamana Intech Park marries ecology with technology
Trinidad and Tobago hopes to become a Caribbean tech hub through the ambitious development of Tamana Intech Park, which boasts both innovation and sustainability credentials. Timothy Conley reports.
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Foreign minister looks to put Somaliland on FDI map
Saad Ali Shire, the foreign minister of 'de facto state' Somaliland, tells Timothy Conley about the difficulties of attracting investment to a country not recognised by the UN. However, deals with the likes of the UAE and Ethiopia, and FDI from Coca-Cola and DP World, show what can be achieved.
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Growth of e-commerce pushes investor interest in logistics
European cities still face challenges relating to logistics, says JLL report.
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US manufacturing sector enjoys rising FDI
Contrary to popular perceptions, FDI into US manufacturing has been going up over the past decade, at an average 9% per year. Timothy Conley reports.
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SA credit rating cut to ‘junk’ status
South Africa has suffered a downgrade by rating agency S&P in the light of political uncertainty and high government borrowing. Timothy Conley reports.
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Middle East free trade zones seek Brexit benefit
Dubai is among the free trade zones vying to attract UK firms that are keen to expand their global footprint following the Brexit vote. Timothy Conley reports.
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US firms consider their post-Brexit moves
US companies with UK offices will soon begin assessing whether they should move staff overseas following the UK’s EU exit negotiations, to retain access to Europe. Timothy Conley reports
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