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Investing in Spain

● 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.


