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Trade Finance June 15, 2023Why is gold valuable?
Gold’s covetous nature Throughout history, gold has always been highly valued, and has been used by thousands of civilisations...
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FX 101 June 14, 2023Bulls 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...
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FX 101 June 12, 2023Exploring currency boards around the globe
Pegged to the Euro Because of the strong economic and political interlinkage in Europe, a number of countries had...
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International News June 8, 2023How 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...
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Overseas Property June 7, 20234 ways to reduce the costs of owning a holiday home overseas
Working out the costs of owning a holiday home We’ve previously covered the hidden expenses of buying a home...
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FX 101 June 6, 2023How does a currency board work?
What is a currency board or “peg”? A currency board is sometimes also referred to as a currency peg....
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FX 101 June 1, 2023What makes the market move?
Market movement factors While the market will often move for unknown reasons, following how analysts will make stock predictions...
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Personal Transfers May 31, 2023Cross-border estate planning: your need-to-knows
Succession regulation: which country’s laws apply to international assets? The first aspect to consider is which country’s laws your...
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Trade Finance May 25, 2023Do governments own banks?
Types of banks Firstly, it’s important to recognise that there are several different types of banks, all of which...
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International News May 24, 2023G7 Summit 2023: implications for international businesses
Do high-level events like the G7 Summit 2023 really impact the currency markets? These sorts of events are particularly...
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Overseas Property May 22, 2023Exploring property prices around the globe
Cities with the highest property prices Despite real-estate prices declining globally in 2023, there are still many locations where...
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Corporate Exchange May 18, 20235 Tips to effectively manage international payments from Dubai
1. Know the regulations Dubai has strict regulations for international payments, and it is essential to understand them to...