Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI. 

The UAE's DMCC takes home the top prize in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year for a fifth consecutive year. 

Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which cities received the most tech start-up FDI relative to their population between 2016 and 2018, with European cities coming out on top.

Australia tops the FDI Strategy category of fDi's Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20 rankings, followed by Costa Rica and Azerbaijan.

Lithuania's Go Vilnius has been named fDi’s IPA of the Year for 2019, and organisations from across the globe are commended for their investment promotion and economic development activities. 

A look at the results of fDi’s rankings throughout 2019 finds that Singapore and New York dominated the year’s league tables, followed by Shanghai, Tokyo and London

The CEO of the UN’s Global Compact initiative, Lise Kingo, talks about the sustainability shift in the C-suite, FDI’s role in achieving the SDGs and how CEOs can address common risks.

Egypt became the ‘bread basket’ of Africa in 2018, attracting the largest number of foreign investments in food manufacturing. 

Togo won a record number of greenfield investment projects last year.

Global FDI flows recorded a marginal 1% fall in 2019, but the value of announced greenfield investment projects plummets by 22%.

Announced greenfield projects into China plummeted in early 2020 with the US and Europe taking the lion's share of global foreign investment. 

Authorities in the US, the EU and across the developed world are stepping up efforts to scrutinise foreign investment on the grounds of both national security and tech sovereignty.

Serbia’s minister of finance, Siniša Mali, explains why the country is one of Europe's economic stars, and how its FDI levels have risen on the back of this.

In spite of the uncertainty caused by Brexit, London retains its position as fDi's European City of the Future for 2020/21, while Paris keeps the regional crown.

London has retained its position as fDi’s European City of the Future, while Paris has climbed to second place, knocking Dublin into the third spot. 

London is crowned best major city in Europe in fDi's FDI Strategy category, with Glasgow, Vilnius, Reykjavik and Galway also winning out.

Paris Region has kept its fDi European Region of the Future title, while Dublin Region holds on to second place and North Rhine-Westphalia is in third. 

North Rhine-Westphalia is fDi's top large region for FDI Strategy, with the Basque Country topping the table for mid-sized regions and Ireland South East first among small regions. 

London LEP and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP hold on to their respective first and second places in the Local Enterprise Partnership rankings, while Oxfordshire LEP jumps up eight places to third. 

The documentary "American Factory" tells us communities need to go beyond the job creation narrative when it comes to attracting foreign investment. 

Wavteq's Henry Loewendahl discusses which sectors retain potential for foreign investment amid the current global crisis 

FDI in the leisure and entertainment sector has risen sharply in recent years, with Asia-Pacific the leading region 

The global pharmaceutical sector has seen consistent growth since 2014, with western Europe a major beneficiary.

Philomène Dias, director of inward investment at Portuguese investment promotion agency Aicep, on how staff and organisation are working through lockdown.

Foreign investment in the global renewable energy market hit unprecedented highs in 2019. However, the coronavirus crisis may reverse this trend. 

The fallout from the pandemic looks set to stall trade and investment to Latin America.

Stevens Mokgalapa talks about foreign investment opportunities and challenges in South Africa’s administrative capital, and the balancing act of development and environmental needs in the developing world.

The situation between the US and China is bad news for South Korea’s investment climate.

We are currently in a state of heightened business and economic disruption and sociopolitical activism, which only looks set to intensify. 

US-led vetting and certification of big-ticket projects may go a long way to allaying western investor concerns about rule of law and transparency issues, says intelligence firm Alaco’s head of content.

The trend towards the vetting of foreign investment, especially projects that involve advanced technology and national data or pose potential security threats, is on the rise. David Gabathuler and Matthew T West give a trans-Atlantic perspective.

Brazil’s FDI flows were boosted in 2019 by the government’s privatisation programme.

Poland’s Wrocław has turned in a stellar performance in fDi’s Return on Investment study, landing the city the top slot in the Return on Budget and Return on Personnel Investment categories. 

Data from fDi Markets shows that after a lean few years Chile's FDI landscape is recovering in impressive fashion.

Successive annual increases of FDI inflows to Spain culminated in a record year in 2018. Alex Irwin-Hunt reports.

Lithuania is enjoying a boost in FDI project and jobs, with the capital, Vilnius, getting the lion's share.

FDI project numbers from China into the EU are on a downward trend, but Europe is still a popular destination for Chinese investment.

Mexico suffered a second year of dwindling manufacturing, with the US's trade policy taking its toll. However, Mexico remains an attractive location for US companies and their suppliers.

Ecuador's stability was recognised in 2018, as the South American country attracted its highest level of investment since 2004.

Figures show 2018 was India’s best year for manufacturing FDI in seven years.

Cyprus’s record-breaking 2018 was driven by tourism and second-tier cities. 

Over the past three years, the UK has led Europe for financial services FDI, with the US as top investor. Emma McCoy reports.

Canada has seen a four-year peak in FDI, with the technology, real estate and aerospace sectors enjoying substantial growth. Zara Fennell reports.

Global FDI in the biotechnology sector has witnessed year-on-year increase since 2015.

The number of foreign companies investing in Lagos increased in 2018 after four years of decline.

Foreign investment to free economic zones around the world remained stable in 2019, according to preliminary data from fDi Markets.

The summer 2011 issue of 'FDIC Consumer News' features tips on how to prepare financially for a natural disaster, a fire or another tragedy, especially one that requires people to evacuate their home and not return for days or weeks.

The summer 2011 issue of 'FDIC Consumer News' features tips on how to prepare financially for a natural disaster, a fire or another tragedy, especially one that requires people to evacuate their home and not return for days or weeks.

The FDIC is clarifying its policy and supervisory approach related to facilitating payment processing services directly, or indirectly through a third party, for merchant customers engaged in higher-risk activities.

Five federal regulatory agencies encourage financial institutions to work with customers affected by the federal government shutdown.