Will stricter FDI screening regimes linger beyond Covid?
Harsher FDI screening regimes have been an emerging trend in recent years, and were accelerated by the Covid-19 outbreak, but will these rules last beyond the pandemic?
M&A
The Covid collapse: Surveying the damage to global investment flows
Covid-19 caused FDI to fall by 42% in 2020, with developed countries bearing the brunt. Recovery is expected to be slow and driven by the health and technology sectors.
Have the wheels come off investment in autonomous vehicles?
The development of autonomous vehicles continues, but are a lack of public trust, issues regarding liability over accidents and financial woes linked to Covid-19 putting off would-be investors?
Chinese FDI hits lowest mark since 2008
Global foreign direct investment from China sunk to historic lows in 2020. Covid-19, however, is only half the story, with more hawkish scrutiny of Chinese investments coming into play.
Where are the global hotspots for MNC subsidiaries?
The leading multinational companies have created more than 200,000 subsidiaries globally. Investment Monitor uncovers where these subsidiaries are located.
UNCTAD figures show 42% drop for FDI in 2020
UNCTAD report makes clear the impact of Covid-19 on FDI, with levels plummeting by a greater than expected amount in 2020.
White Papers
How Trump lost his war on FDI
Donald Trump quickly went on the offensive against the TPP and Nafta, and frequently attacked moves towards globalisation, but has the US's relationship with FDI changed in the past four years?
Domestic activity drives banking M&A recovery
Mergers and acquisitions activity in the banking and payments sector collapsed amid the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, but is returning to health thanks to domestic deals being done.
Top five trends in FDI to look out for in 2021
Foreign direct investment has been hard hit in 2020, with levels plummeting by 40–50%. Investment Monitor has identified five key trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
Partner content
FDI drivers and political stability
Political stability encompasses many things, including corruption, the strength of institutions and the rule of law. It therefore must be carefully assessed by multinational enterprises while selecting an FDI destination.
UNCTAD reports plummeting FDI in first half of 2020
According to UNCTAD's latest report, FDI in the first half of 2020 fell by 49%, with the Covid-19 pandemic being the main reason behind this decline.
Trump-voting states and the China paradox
Most of the US states that disproportionately benefit from Chinese investment look likely to vote for Trump again in 2020, despite his anti-China policies.
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