How do I find information on foreign direct investment?
For Databases:
OECD iLibrary: In the main menu select Browse by Theme and Country. Select the Finance and Investment box and choose a country. Also use OECD International Direct Investment Statistics.
Statista: Search foreign direct investment and set the "Location Focus" drop-down to the country of your choice.
World Development Indicators (World Bank): Select a country. Then in the Series drop-down search for foreign direct investment to add a relevant series to your table.
UNCTAD World Investment Report.
UNCTAD Stat: Select Data Center. In the menu to the left choose the Balance of payments folder, then Foreign direct investment: Inward and outward flows and stock, annual.
- You can also find FDI information within country profiles. Select Country Profiles then General Profile, use the menu on the right to choose a country and scroll down to the FDI and External Financial Resources section within the country report.
fDi Intelligence: For news, data, and analysis on FDI.
Financial Times (create an account with your @uwo.ca email): For news, search foreign direct investment
For Canadian information:
- Global Affairs Canada.
- StatsCan Data Page: Search foreign direct investment
- Canada's Trade and Investment Performance
For company lists:
- Capital IQ in the Business Library (not available from off campus) and follow these directions:
Screening tab
Companies
Geographic Location - make your choice - Add to Criteria
(Edit geographic location results by clicking on Edit beside results number - change Target to )
Update
**Transactions
Private Placement Details - Features - Foreign Investments
Add to Criteria
**Geographic Location
Choose next location - Add to Criteria (this location will be the Target/Issuer location)
**General Transaction Details
Dates
Choose date range
Add to Criteria/Update
**Customize Display Columns
choose Transaction Details
General Transaction Details
** View Results
You can export your results set into Excel
For Books:
Library Catalogue for Investments--Foreign (sort by Newest First).
If you require further assistance, please contact the Business Library.
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