Shared services

Global BPO market remains resilient

Global business process outsourcing is going from strength to strength, and while developed countries have dominated as sources of investment, developing countries are also starting to emerge.  

PIGs

Southern Europe emerges from the FDI shadows

The southern European countries of Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece are emerging from a period of uncertainty and have a lot to offer investors, writes Sofia Karadima, but levels of success in attracting FDI vary. 

Ursus

Ursus ploughs a more lucrative furrow

After more than a century in business, Ursus, a Polish agricultural machinery manufacturer, was on its last legs in 2011. Chief executive Karol Zarajczyk tells Michal Kaczmarski how his company went from nearly perishing to selling a $90m contract. 

Lodz

Lodz weaves a new development strategy to entice investment

A host of new developments are promising to transform the Polish city of Lodz, which has been struggling to emerge from the shadow of its textiles manufacturing past.

European tech needs to tap growth markets

Technology companies in Europe could experience fast global expansion by tapping into opportunities in growth regions.

Investments pour into Georgia

While national statistics show a major FDI increase in 2014, the country needs further capital inflow before positioning itself as a regional hub economy.

Poland targets Algeria for investment

Poland is keen to tap investment opportunities in Algeria’s growing economy and foster bilateral trade, although limitations remain. 

Euro depreciation warms investments in Kosovo

A declining euro could have a positive impact on Kosovo's inward FDI flows, according to the country's government and investment agency, Kosovo Investment and Enterprise Support Agency.

UK city leaders make case for devolution

Speaking at the annual international property show Mipim in March, several UK council leaders expressed their desire for devolution of English regions.

Cautious optimism towards M&A in 2015

While 2014 was a strong year for mergers and acquisitions, companies are taking a cautious approach to deal making in 2015, according to experts speaking at an M&A Research Centre event held in London in February. 

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