XLVI Annual FELABAN Assembly, 8th newsletter

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If you do not want to receive this newsletter again please reply this e-mail with the word: REMOVE in the Subject window. Newsletter sponsored by One of the consequences of 2008’s international financial crisis has been a reduction in the global flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ever since. However according to the latest UNCTAD investment report, in 2011 the worldwide FDI flow increased by 16%, returning to levels seen in years prior to the crisis, in spite of the global economy not yet having got back to the levels of dynamism enjoyed at that time. The region of Latin America is taking on a very important and expanding role in this process. The flow of FDI towards Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding offshore finance centers) has increased by around 27% in 2011, driven mainly by South America. This level of growth was not only superior to the global rate for the same period, but also to that of all developing countries (21%). Thanks to this, Latin America’s share in the total global FDI flow is increasing. For the 2005-2007 period, Latin America represented The flow of investment towards Latin America presents a promising future. Make the most of the XLVI Annual Felaban Assembly, Lima 2012 to explore those opportunities. Sponsors Organizers Platinum Gold Silver Copper THE VOICE OF THE MARKET WORLD FINANCE Media Partners Everything you need to know In order to ensure that your stay in Lima runs smoothly, the XLVI Annual Felaban Assembly, Lima 2012, recommends that you take the following points into consideration: The currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) although U.S. dollars can also be used for commercial transactions. The exchange rate is approximately S/.2.65 to the dollar. Currency can be exchanged in banks, hotels, and most shops. Most international cards are accepted, such as Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Diners. All professional electronic equipment must be declared when entering the country. For more information please visit: www.agilitylogistics.com Peru’s electric supply is 220 volts AC / 60 cycles nationwide. In November Lima enjoys a mild climate, with average temperatures of between 18°C and 22°C/64°F and 72°F and 95% humidity. At the Assembly please wear suit and tie when attending the conferences and social activities. For excursions and sightseeing, casual clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended. For further information visit: www.asambleafelaban2012.com an average of 10% of global FDI. In 2011, the region’s share of the global FDI was 15%. This reflects Latin America’s status as an ever safer and more attractive destination for international investment, mostly due to the sound economic foundations being laid by countries in the region. While natural resources are undoubtedly a strong draw for capital, Latin America’s sustained economic growth is also reverberating in consumption and in the size of the region’s markets. This process is yielding high returns to investors, leading various sectors, including services and manufacturing to also find themselves as targets for major international investors. In 2012, the growth rate of the flow of FDI towards Latin America is anticipated to be similar to that recorded in 2011, in spite of the increase in uncertainty over the global economy. Likewise, the prospect for coming years remains favorable. Foreign Direct investment: Latin America is gaining ground N° 8 July 18th 2012

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One of the consequences of 2008’s international financial crisis has been a reduction in the global flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) ever since. However according to the latest UNCTAD investment report, in 2011 the worldwide FDI flow increased by 16%, returning to levels seen in years prior to the crisis, in spite of the global economy not yet having got back to the levels of dynamism enjoyed at that time.

The region of Latin America is taking on a very important and expanding role in this process. The flow of FDI towards Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding offshore finance centers) has increased by around 27% in 2011, driven mainly by South America. This level of growth was not only superior to the global rate for the same period, but also to that of all developing countries (21%). Thanks to this, Latin America’s share in the total global FDI flow is increasing. For the 2005-2007 period, Latin America represented

The flow of investment towards Latin America presents a promising future. Make the most of the XLVI Annual Felaban Assembly, Lima 2012 to explore those opportunities.

Sponsors

Organizers

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Copper

THE VOICE OF THE MARKETWORLD FINANCE

Media Partners

Everything you need to knowIn order to ensure that your stay in Lima runs smoothly, the XLVI Annual Felaban Assembly, Lima 2012, recommends that you take the following points into consideration:

• The currency in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/.) although U.S. dollars can also be used for commercial transactions.

• The exchange rate is approximately S/.2.65 to the dollar. Currency can be exchanged in banks, hotels, and most shops.

• Most international cards are accepted, such as Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Diners.

• All professional electronic equipment must be declared when entering the country. For more information please visit: www.agilitylogistics.com

• Peru’s electric supply is 220 volts AC / 60 cycles nationwide.

• In November Lima enjoys a mild climate, with average temperatures of between 18°C and 22°C/64°F and 72°F and 95% humidity.

• At the Assembly please wear suit and tie when attending the conferences and social activities. For excursions and sightseeing, casual clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended.

For further information visit: www.asambleafelaban2012.com

an average of 10% of global FDI. In 2011, the region’s share of the global FDI was 15%.

This reflects Latin America’s status as an ever safer and more attractive destination for international investment, mostly due to the sound economic foundations being laid by countries in the region. While natural resources are undoubtedly a strong draw for capital, Latin America’s sustained economic growth is also reverberating in consumption and in the size of the region’s markets. This process is yielding high returns to investors, leading various sectors, including services and manufacturing to also find themselves as targets for major international investors.

In 2012, the growth rate of the flow of FDI towards Latin America is anticipated to be similar to that recorded in 2011, in spite of the increase in uncertainty over the global economy. Likewise, the prospect for coming years remains favorable.

Foreign Direct investment: Latin America is gaining ground

N° 8

July 18th 2012