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Expat Life September 18, 2023
How does duty-free work?
Duty-free refers to goods that are sold exempt from certain taxes between borders. This often refers to goods found...
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Trade Finance September 11, 2023
What is ring-fencing?
Ring-fencing is a term used to describe the process whereby a portion of financial assets are separated from another...
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FX 101 September 6, 2023
What is a currency war?
A currency war is a term used to describe a competitive manipulation of currency values between two or more...
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FX 101 August 24, 2023
How do currency pairs work?
A currency pair refers to the value of two currencies compared against each other, which is generally used for...
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Personal Transfers August 23, 2023
Say “I do” to financial security at your destination wedding
Wedding season is in full swing across the UK, but with what can only be described as a very...
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International News August 21, 2023
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): what you need to know
Over the past months, we’ve heard more and more rumours about the European Central Bank and the Bank of...
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Expat Life August 18, 2023
10 things to consider if you’re moving to Saudi Arabia from the UK
Relocating to a new country is an exciting and life-changing experience. If you’re considering moving from the UK to...
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FX 101 August 17, 2023
History of the Pound vs Euro
The pound and the euro’s relationship has varied throughout the last few years, but has generally followed the relationship...
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Corporate Exchange August 16, 2023
Rising interest rates causing insolvencies: how to protect your business
The effects of high interest rates and inflation continue to be felt across the business sector, with the latest...
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Trade Finance August 14, 2023
How has Yield Curve Control impacted the value of the Japanese Yen?
With the Bank of Japan (BoJ) slowly easing Yield Curve Control, global markets are increasingly watching the effect on...
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Trade Finance August 10, 2023
How does a forward contract work?
Forward contracts are a way for businesses to mitigate risks and enhance financial stability in trading. Currency fluctuations and...
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Trade Finance August 9, 2023
How does the Federal Reserve influence the economy and markets?
If you follow the foreign exchange markets or general economic news even cursorily, chances are you’ll have seen the...