Courtney Fingar is a London-based journalist, commentator and consultant specializing in foreign direct investment. She has been writing for Forbes since February 2024, focusing on issues related to FDI and economic development. She has covered CFIUS actions against Chinese
What Minnesota Leaders Are Saying About Tim Walz’s Business Record
Industry groups have criticized Governor Tim Walz's tax policies but business expansion and inward investment figures are robust during his tenure.
What Foreign Investment Policy Could Look Like Under Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris is likely to stick to the Biden administration's broadly successful approach to foreign direct investment.
Global FDI Recovery Remains Elusive, UN Report Finds
Global FDI declined 2% in 2023, according to UN Trade & Development's World Investment Report, amidst a fragmented and fragile landscape for international investment.
Foreign Investors Fret About U.S. Taxes And Protectionism, Survey Finds
International companies remain bullish on investing in the U.S. but are watching tax and regulatory developments with growing concern.
Biden Sparks A Surge In Factory Building. Will A Jobs Boom Follow?
U.S. factory construction is booming and foreign direct investment inflows are increasing, but manufacturing employment figures will take some time to catch up.
The Surprising U.S. State That’s Primed For Asian Investment
Utah does not feature in the top league tables for attracting foreign direct investment, but research from BGR Analytics suggests it should be.
MineOne Order Points To Stricter Scrutiny Of Chinese Investments
The order is the eighth time a U.S. president has acted under the CFIUS statute to prohibit a foreign acquisition – the seventh involving a Chinese-backed acquisition.
TikTok Bill Marks A Shift In The U.S.’ Foreign Investment Policy
A newly signed TikTok order underscores ongoing shifts in U.S. foreign investment policy, particularly with regard to technology and data security from foreign entities.
With TikTok Bill Stalled, Treasury Seeks To Tighten CFIUS Enforcement
Against the backdrop of Congressional action targeting Chinese-owned app TikTok, the Treasury Department is looking to bolster enforcement powers of the U.S.’ foreign ...
Manufacturing Investment Defies Expectations In U.S. And Europe
Despite perceptions, foreign direct investment into manufacturing in developed economies such as the U.S. and Western Europe remains strong.