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Investing in Spain

Investing in Spain 2005

● Competitiveness: How the government has made incentives for investment a priority
● Banking: The contest for Spain’s newest citizens
● Guest column: Nicholas Walker of Socios Financieros says Spanish capital is flexing its muscles around the world - -

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Closer to Europe’s heart

An increasingly liberalised Spain is a prime target for foreign companies seeking to tap into high growth, say Mark Mulligan and Victoria Burnett.

Competitiveness: Support for business is a priority

Investment in research and development is top of the government’s agenda, says Mark Mulligan.

Real estate: Property groups build in risk of a slowdown

The sector has been on a roll but is anticipating a correction, says Mike Elkin.

Airlines: Gimmicks and innovation mark budget carriers’ battle for skies

The government and airlines are betting on big passenger growth, says Victoria Burnett.

Banking: Immigrants give hope for growth

All the banks are competing for the custom of the newest Spanish citizens, says Victoria Burnett.

Telecommunications: Rising rivalry brings jump in investment

Real competition has finally arrived in the sector, says Victoria Burnett.

Basque country: Peace dividend in prospect

A hoped-for formal end to 40 years of separatist violence could not come at a better time, says Mark Mulligan.

Private equity: Looking for another solid year

The deals show that private equity investment has won broad acceptance, says Mark Mulligan.

Energy: Electricity groups shine out

As European integration continues, Spanish utilities make attractive targets, says Mark Mulligan.

Guest column: A cash-rich country oozing confidence

Spanish capital is now flexing its muscles around the world, writes Nicholas Walker of Socios Financieros.