fDiMarkets recorded 89 projects in 2010
Investors hit out at Brazil’s poor infrastructure
Investors have expressed concerns that Brazil will struggle to upgrade its infrastructure in time for the 2014 World Cup
Atlanta favoured US destination for HQs
Figures from fDiMarkets show that Atlanta, Georgia is the top US location for companies looking to set up a headquarters in the country
American Cities of the Future 2011/12
In the first ever fDi ranking of cities across the American continents, New York has been crowned the leading American 'City of the Future' for 2011/12. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers across the region
Striking a chord
As spending cuts are made by local governments throughout the Western world, art funding is often one of the first casualties. However, some areas are looking to the arts as a way of attracting investment and regenerating inner cities, such as Carmel in Indiana, which has recently opened a controversial $126m palladium at its Center for the Performing Arts
Building a legacy
São Paulo mayor Gilberto Kassab tells Spencer Andersonthat real-estate investors continue to be drawn to the Brazilian city because it offers good value, despite criticisms over its burdensome regulation and a possible overheating of property prices
View from America April/May
With US venture capital availability down, new companies are looking away from traditional means for funding, writes Daniel Malachuk.
In Dispute
Is Pacific Rim Mining justified in pursuing arbitration with El Salvador because of the country's 'passive' refusal to issue mining permits?
Communications boom in Latin America
Latin America's communications sector shows impressive growth, achieving record capital expenditure in 2010
Montreal seeks development plan funding
Montreal is seeking further funding towards its 2025 development project
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