Foreign Investment

Highlights: The RMB-dominated cross-border investment had always been a significant channel to promote the internationalization of RMB. Foreign investors have always been seeking more convenient channels to “spend” their RMB proceeds derived from their investment in China, international trade or other sources in onshore or offshore markets. China’s authorities have made significant developments in 2011 … Continued

Highlights The newly-created Spanish “bad bank” (SAREB) has been transferred a EUR 50.8 billion pool of loans and real estate assets from Spanish credit entities that were totally or partially nationalized, as well as the legal mandate to liquidate the entire portfolio in 15 years. A legal framework has been enacted to facilitate the divestment … Continued

Executive Summary: Although Spain’s current microeconomic situation is still critical, the macroeconomic framework is more stable; it appears that Spain is once again becoming regarded as a safe jurisdiction for investors.  This stability, together with a steep fall in valuations, is reinvigorating the market, and investors have begun looking at future investment opportunities.  This article, … Continued