Improving
Investment
Opportunities
We hope this report provides optimism for the opportunities FDI can offer your business.
The figures paint an investment landscape that has rebounded since COVID-19 restrictions lifted, with overseas organisations keen to forge new partnerships and find new ventures. They’re looking for deals that are sound, reflect their company values, and provide mutual benefits for each party. Here’s how you can make your business as attractive as possible for potential investors:
Provide quality infrastructure
As shown by the investment attractiveness index, a city must have good infrastructure to be an attractive place for international investors to place their money. A good road, sea and air transport network is important for any business involved in goods trade.
Services businesses also need to move their employees around, so connectivity is key for supporting FDI. The provision of good infrastructure also extends to robust digital infrastructure to attract investment from tech and digital companies.
Offer businesses good access to credit
A business-friendly financial system is key for attracting FDI. Good access to credit will help international businesses operating in the UK, as they will be able to borrow to invest and innovate as part of their project in the UK.
Britain is home to a world-leading financial services sector, and so supporting this sector will help all businesses and make the UK an attractive place to do business.
Support sustainable economic growth
Foreign investors will only be willing to accept risk in the UK as it is seen to have a sustainable economic environment in which businesses can prosper.
If potential investors are concerned about a possible recession, they are likely to be less willing to engage in FDI in the UK. Therefore, it is important the Government pursues policies to support sustainable economic growth.