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Trade Finance July 6, 2023
Government debt: how does it impact the currency markets?
UK government debt passes 100% of GDP Let’s start with some context: figures released last week show that the...
Trade Finance July 3, 2023
Why is the City of London the biggest hub for currency trading?
Historical roots As you may already know, the City of London has a long history dating back to the...
Expat Life June 29, 2023
Moving to Saudi Arabia? Here’s how to get an Iqama
Benefits of moving to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is an attractive destination for expats, for many of the same...
Corporate Exchange June 28, 2023
How to safely repatriate offshore profits to the US
How has offshore profit repatriation changed over the years? There are two key potential areas to deal with when...
FX 101 June 26, 2023
Exotic currencies — all you need to know
What are exotic currencies? The term ‘exotic currency’ is a catch-all term for any kind of currency or currency...
Expat Life June 21, 2023
What are the best ways of managing your international savings?
Can you keep bank accounts and savings in different countries? The first question that comes up when we think...
Expat Life June 19, 2023
Expat living: 5 common challenges to navigate
1. Mastering a new language English gets you quite far these days. However, if you plan to stay in...
Expat Life June 16, 2023
Guide to making international payments from Saudi Arabia
1. Understand the regulatory landscape Before initiating any international payment, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the regulatory framework...
Trade Finance June 15, 2023
Why is gold valuable?
Gold’s covetous nature Throughout history, gold has always been highly valued, and has been used by thousands of civilisations...
FX 101 June 14, 2023
Bulls and bears, hawks and doves: demystifying forex jargon
Putting a name to the characteristics of the market Like any sectors, foreign exchange and other financial service businesses...
FX 101 June 12, 2023
Exploring currency boards around the globe
Pegged to the Euro Because of the strong economic and political interlinkage in Europe, a number of countries had...
International News June 8, 2023
How did Brexit impact the UK economy?
Borders and immigration Perhaps the most obvious effect is the change to the UK borders, which have become more...