Latest articles from Cathy McReynolds

FDI into Belgium in decline since 2007 peak

Belgium had recorded a significant decline in FDI since 2007, with 2012 figures representing an 87% decrease in capital investment.

France's FDI appeal dropped off at end of 2012

After a promising start to the year, the number of FDI projects in France dropped off significantly in the final quarter of 2012.

More projects, fewer jobs created for IBM in 2012

In 2012, US-based technology company IBM recorded a year-on-year increase in project numbers, but the number of jobs created as a result of the company's investments was down.

Belgium FDI in a downward spiral

Since a peak in 2008, FDI into Belgium has witnessed a significant decline.

German automotive OEM sector witnesses decline in job creation

In 2008 more than 3000 jobs were created as a result of FDI in the German automotive original equipment manufacturing sector, but job creation has been in decline since.

Manufacturing FDI makes slow recovery in Europe

There has been a slow but steady recovery of FDI into the European manufacturing sector, since investment took a serious hit in 2009.

Record number of projects in Benelux financial services sector in 2011

With 34 projects recorded in 2011, Benelux's financial services sector is staging a recovery.

Mideast awards

Jebel Ali Free Zone has been crowned fDi’s Middle East and North African Free Zone of the Year 2014 for large tenants, while Dubai Multi Commodities Centre scooped the award for SMEs. Cathy McReynolds reports.

Global greenfield investment trends

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