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?
M&A
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.
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.
Whitepapers
What is FDI?
Definitions abound, but what does foreign direct investment, commonly abbreviated to FDI, actually mean and entail?
The state of play: FDI in Israel
Israeli tech companies have proved attractive acquisition targets in recent years but greenfield investment had already been declining as Covid-19 hit.
London survives Covid-19 to remain leading foreign investment hub
Although the Covid-19 pandemic has hit London’s FDI inflows, the UK capital seems to be faring better than its global competitors.
Partner content
FDI into UK rises but M&A sees drop
Foreign direct investment into the UK over the 2019/2020 financial year constitutes a glimmer of good news for an economy faced with the twin headwinds of a final exit from the EU and the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hong Kong investors eye Europe amid domestic unrest
The political and social instability in Hong Kong has seen its investors increasingly eyeing opportunities in Europe.
A science lesson in secure investing
Before the onset of Covid-19 the life sciences sector was experiencing high levels of investment and rapid innovation. Months into the pandemic, the sector remains secure, but for how long will this last?
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