Given the complex and transnational nature of the global investment landscape, the UK cannot operate alone on this matter. The Government should cooperate on FDI screening with other countries with whom we share values and strategic objectives. We recommend that the FCDO seeks to play a leading role in bringing together countries and partners from overseas and in building alliances to make sure investment vehicles in one country aren’t used as a Trojan horse in others. (Paragraph 54) Transpar...

Given the complex and transnational nature of the global investment landscape, the UK cannot operate alone on this matter. The Government should cooperate on FDI screening with other countries with whom we share values and strategic objectives. We recommend that the FCDO seeks to play a leading role in bringing together countries and partners from overseas and in building alliances to make sure investment vehicles in one country aren’t used as a Trojan horse in others. (Paragraph 54) Transparency and reporting Type: recommendation | Number: 9 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The FCDO already works closely with several countries (e.g. USA, France, Australia, Germany and Italy) who have similar investment screening regimes in place. Our Embassies have discussed this at senior level with key partners and host governments to ensure that there is good understanding of the ra