Investment Statistics and Analysis

The OECD gathers detailed statistics on international direct investment to and from the OECD and publishes regular reports on trends and recent developments. The Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment sets the world standard for operational guidelines on how foreign direct investment activity should be measured.

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International Mergers and Acquisitions surge in 2011

27-Oct-2011

Latest figures show international M&A investment in 2011 at high levels despite the economic turmoil, including the unfolding sovereign debt crisis in Europe and persistent economic weakness in the United States.

Capital flows and the Code of Capital Movements

24-May-2011

Money flooding into emerging economies in search of high returns can damage local currencies and markets if it suddenly flows out again. This has triggered renewed interest in the use of capital controls. The OECD Code of Capital Movements provides a balanced framework for countries progressively to remove barriers to the movement of capital, while providing flexibility to cope with situations of economic and financial instability

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