Foreign Direct Investment in Malta increased by 1013.70 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Malta averaged 1779.31 EUR Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6634 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2007 and a record low of -1288.40 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - Malta Foreign Direct Investment - Net Inflows - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia increased by 1041 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia averaged 3909.75 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11746.54 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2010 and a record low of 264 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2017. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Foreign Direct Investment, Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador increased by 349.82 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador averaged 166.84 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 788.09 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -286.05 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page provides - Ecuador Foreign Direct Investment Net Inflows - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala increased by 252.30 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Guatemala averaged 233.83 USD Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 444.40 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 66.10 USD Million in the first quarter of 2004. This page provides - Guatemala Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad decreased by 149.20 billion yen in the week ending April 25 of 2020. Foreign Bond Investment in Japan averaged 192.45 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4169.40 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of -3072.10 JPY Billion in April of 2015. The net data shows the difference between acquisition and disposition of long-term debt securities: a plus sign indicates net purchases of foreign securities by Japanese investors; a minus sign indicates net selling and inflows of funds into Japan. It excludes Bank of Japan. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Bond Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Nicaragua increased by 123 USD Million in the first quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Nicaragua averaged 160.54 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 443.50 USD Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of 45.70 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Nicaragua Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

From hellebores to roses, our gardening expert selects the best for warmer winters

Postmodernism defined itself against the stifling clarity and seriousness Modernism. It put style before drab functionality. It embraced pop culture and garish colour. But it got a bad rep. “PoMo” was called vacuous and kitsch, and in the 1980s it became associated with corporate culture and consumerism. Now this controversial cultural movement is the subject of a major exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert museum, "Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970–1990". Neville Hawcock talks to Glenn Adamson, co-curator of the show, and to FT columnists Edwin Heathcote and Peter Aspden. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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This year’s carol was specially commissioned by the FT with the help of Nicola Clase, Sweden’s ambassador to the UK. Jane Owen talks to Clase about the piece, which was composed by Johan Hugosson and features lyrics adapted from medieval Scandinavian rune poems. It is sung by the choir of Stockholms Musikgymnasium conducted by Bengt Ollen.  

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Greg Lake died this week, and this track remains an enduring Christmas classic. Credit: Syco Music, Universal, Decca, Symphonia  

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What makes a good Christmas song? Should it be cheesy or serious? And why do millennials love them? 

FT pop writers discuss festive classics old and new - from carols to Mariah Carey, Greg Lake to Phil Spector, Sufjan Stevens to Run-DMC. Plus, which 2017's best Christmas song: Gwen Stefani's 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' or Sia's 'Santa's Coming for Us'?

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Having a baby is one of the best things that could happen in your life - but sadly it could also be the worst thing that could happen to your finances. We discuss the effects of the gender pay gap. Plus FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to guests about what kind of investor Adrian Mole could have grown into. And what could happen to the 'best buy' lists used by fund supermarkets in the wake of the Woodford scandal?

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FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss how tens of thousands of UK private investors are meeting in pubs, restaurants and private homes to discuss how to beat the market - with tips for anyone thinking of doing the same.

Plus why the wealthy get married in secret, and how banks could do more to help customers with mental health issues. 

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On this week's FT Money show we discuss investment trusts and the different ways investors can use them in their portfolios. Presenter Emma Agyemang, FT Money reporter, talks to Jason Hollands, managing director at Tilney Group and Moira O'Neill of interactive investor about how listeners can invest alongside the wealthiest families. Plus, the dividend heroes - which offer the most consistent income and are they still a good option for investors? And finally, Merryn Somerset Webb tells listeners why she thinks investment trusts have a better chance of lasting a lifetime compared to other assets.

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Have you been mis-sold pensions advice? FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett talks to the FT's pensions expert Josephine Cumbo about the suitability of financial advice in relation to retirement planning. Next up on the show we discuss how the new bank overdraft rules could affect you. And finally, does your financial adviser speak your language? FT columnist Moira O'Neill has spoken out against the widespread use of Latin terms in the investment world - should it be allowed to continue ad infinitum?   

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From Muscat to Madeira, the best — and best-value — tipples for the festive season

Pandemic puts more pressure on Masayoshi Son’s bet on beleaguered WeWork

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Founders hunting down capital in the middle of this pandemic may feel like they’re on a fool’s errand, but some investors are still offering financing, even if the terms might not be as good as they once were. One avenue that appears to remain open: corporate venture capital. The corporate route offers its own set […]

Founders hunting down capital in the middle of this pandemic may feel like they’re on a fool’s errand, but some investors are still offering financing, even if the terms might not be as good as they once were. One avenue that appears to remain open: corporate venture capital. The corporate route offers its own set […]

Deal will see e-scooter rental service take over Uber’s e-bike division Jump

The $55tn industry has emerged scared and shrunken but largely intact

Sale of German broadband provider rescues buyout firm’s performance

US carmaker raises spending on EV and autonomous vehicles to $20bn by 2025

Unique granular modelling of over 2,000 locations across Australia uncover how fragmented and concentrated our economy is.

Lime has announced that it has raised a $170 million funding round. Uber is the leading investor with existing investors Alphabet, Bain Capital Ventures, GV and others also participating. The Information first reported on the new funding round before the official announcement. As part of the deal, Lime is also acquiring Uber’s micromobility subsidiary Jump. […]

Founders hunting down capital in the middle of this pandemic may feel like they’re on a fool’s errand, but some investors are still offering financing, even if the terms might not be as good as they once were. One avenue that appears to remain open: corporate venture capital. The corporate route offers its own set […]

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas cake.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas pudding.

The annual 20ft Norwegian Spruce has been hoisted at Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle. It is the same traditional tree as Trafalgar Square and the job requires a structured plan.

During an interview at Tuesday's NTAs on Tuesday, the screen star, 41, insisted singing the rendition of The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl's tune  'felt appropriate'.

Elizabeth Hurley was at it again on Tuesday, when the English actress took to Instagram to post a picture of herself sans bra beneath a sparkly blazer.

The former TOWIE star, 32, shared a picture of his wife, 32, mother, 59, sisters Jess, 34, with her beau William, and Natalya, 19, brother Josh, 30, and his wife Hollie posing in front of a Christmas tree.

The Wright family - including Mark, 32, and his wife Michelle Keegan, also 32 - provided fans with an inside peek into their wild Christmas in a series of Instagram snaps on Wednesday.

Amir Khan has hit back at trolls who criticised him after he shared a photo of him and his family enjoying the festive period in front of a Christmas tree.

The Magic Mike actor, 29, popped the question on Christmas Eve, marking the third time he has been engaged, with the happy couple announcing the news on New Year's Eve.