This year, China overtook the United States to become Brazil’s largest investor. In the first six months of 2010, FDI flows reached an estimated $10 billion, up from literally $83 million in the same period last year. The surge to many is hardly surprising given that China became Brazil’s largest trade partner in 2008. But [...]

 This week the Financial Times published the following article on sovereign wealth funds. Sovereign wealth funds: Call for better accountability By John Willman, Business Editor Published: October 17 2007 07:54 | Last updated: October 17 2007 07:54 Sovereign wealth funds have hit public consciousness this year, and not just among central bankers and finance ministers [...]