As the market for mergers and acquisitions builds momentum, a survey of advisory firms points to expected growth in the Asia-Pacific market, particularly in south-east Asia and China.
US recovery will slow growth in BRIC economies, says PwC
With strong growth forecast for the US economy in 2012, Brazil, Russia,India and China are expected to see a slowdown in the level of capital entering their economies, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Latvia the only upward mover in the Baltics for FDI in 2011
Latvia attracted an increasing number of FDI projects in 2011, narrowing the gap between it and the most popular Baltic FDI destination, Lithuania.
Chinese FDI is on upward trajectory
Chinese companies are showing increasing appetite for investment abroad, with outward FDI project figures nearly quadrupling in the past seven years.
Emerging markets witness record FDI outflows
In the final four months of 2011, crossborder capital outflows from emerging markets increased to pre-crisis levels. But with asset prices stagnating in these markets, the economic potential of emerging economies is being called into question.
Growing BRIC economies vulnerable to high-risk events
Brazil, Russia, India and China have all witnessed rapid economic growth in recent years, but according to a study by Maplecroft, the economies of all four emerging countries are ill-prepared for major risk events such as pandemics, terrorism and climate change.
Russia remains top FDI destination in 'rest of Europe' region in 2011
Russia retained its position as the leading destination for FDI in the 'rest of Europe' region in 2011, having attracted 383 projects in the year. But second placed Poland is narrowing the gap, with just 21% fewer projects than Russia in 2011.
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Communications technology and the transformation of the workplace
With the emergence of cost-effective and easy-to-use communications technology, many companies are finding financial solutions in more flexible working arrangements, avoiding long-term real estate commitments. But what does this mean for property markets?
European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13
In a more competitive climate than ever, with total foreign direct investment in Europe falling by more than 7% in 2011, London has maintained its title as fDi Magazine’s European City of the Future 2012/13. The Greater Stockholm region has overtaken the South East UK to become the European Region of the Future.
Better prospects in emerging markets attract returning diaspora
The best prospects for those seeking employment have traditionally been in the developed economies of the West, leading to the diaspora of highly educated, motivated and skilled people from countries such as Nigeria, Poland and Brazil. But with these emerging economies proving more resilient to the current economic climate, and with a scarcity of talent resulting in the offering of highly lucrative salaries, many of these expatriates are returning home.
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