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FX 101 June 12, 2023
Exploring currency boards around the globe
Countries around the globe have used currency boards to stabilise their economies and maintain a fixed exchange rate for...
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FX 101 June 6, 2023
How does a currency board work?
With Bulgaria likely joining the Euro in 2025 despite political difficulties delaying the adoption, one of the most successful...
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FX 101 June 1, 2023
What makes the market move?
Movements in the market happen constantly, and all year round. The ocean of all the world economies and human...
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FX 101 May 4, 2023
Will cryptocurrency replace banks?
The interest in cryptocurrency in the last few years has led many to suggest that banks will become redundant,...
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FX 101 April 27, 2023
Why are Middle Eastern currencies so valuable?
As you may have noticed in our top 20 currencies list, the top four most valuable currencies are the...
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FX 101 April 19, 2023
What are safe haven currencies and are they still attractive to investors?
In times of economic uncertainty, we hear a lot about safe haven currencies and how they have historically provided...
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FX 101 April 13, 2023
What is a fixed exchange rate?
A fixed exchange rate is a system of currency implemented by a government or a central bank which fixes...
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FX 101 April 5, 2023
The key ways central banks impact the FX markets
Central banks are some of the world’s most powerful financial institutions and can have a significant impact on the...
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FX 101 March 20, 2023
How high interest rates affect foreign currency transactions
With global interest rates on the rise and expected to remain elevated through the rest of the year, we...
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FX 101 March 9, 2023
Will money transfer over the weekend?
Whether money will transfer over the weekend depends on what method you are using to transfer and where you...
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FX 101 March 6, 2023
What is a currency union?
As Croatia joined the Euro in 2023 as its 20th member, we will be exploring and recapping the concept...
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FX 101 March 2, 2023
Top 20 strongest currencies in the world in 2023
According to the UN, there are 180 currencies in circulation in the world. Certain currencies are more valuable than...