UK Finance Leads in Foreign Investment Yet Deals Fall Across Europe, EY Says

The UK's finance industry kept its lead over the rest of Europe in attracting foreign investment last year, although activity across the region slowed, according to professional services firm EY.
The country attracted foreign investment for 73 finance projects last year, down by 32% on the prior year, while in second-place Germany, deal volumes fell 16% to 32. Throughout Europe, volumes fell 11%, EY found.

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