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International News May 17, 2023
Why is inflation in the UK falling more slowly than expected?
What causes inflation to rise and fall? As we explained earlier this week, the Bank of England has a...
International News May 15, 2023
Why is an inflation target important and why is it set at 2%?
What is an inflation target? An inflation target is a specific annual rate of inflation that a central bank...
Trade Finance May 11, 2023
How strong is the shekel?
Introduction of the shekel The modern State of Israel was formed on 14th May 1948 and had its banking...
Expat Life May 10, 2023
Your short guide to taking your UK pension abroad
Can you receive or move your pension to another country? Yes, you can normally both transfer or withdraw from...
FX 101 May 4, 2023
Will cryptocurrency replace banks?
Currency vs cryptocurrency As we explained in our currency vs money article, currency is simply a form of money,...
Import Export May 3, 2023
5 Top tips for managing payments to overseas suppliers
1. Ensure all goods are correctly categorised in the HS framework If you are depending on suppliers for physical...
FX 101 April 27, 2023
Why are Middle Eastern currencies so valuable?
What makes a currency strong? It is first important to establish what makes any currency strong. The strength of...
Overseas Property April 26, 2023
Israeli real estate: are prices dropping in 2023?
What’s happening in the Israeli real estate market? Just like in many other places around the world, Israel saw...
Trade Finance April 24, 2023
Chinese currency explained — The difference between onshore and offshore Yuan Renminbi
China's currency — a brief history The Chinese currency, the Yuan Renminbi (RMB), has come a long way since...
Personal Transfers April 20, 2023
What happens to a bank account when someone dies?
If the account is left dormant Different banks have different times for this, but generally speaking, a bank will...
FX 101 April 19, 2023
What are safe haven currencies and are they still attractive to investors?
What is a safe haven currency? The name safe haven implies something of a port in a storm, which...
Trade Finance April 17, 2023
How to hedge against inflation
Why should you try to hedge against inflation? If inflation is above trend for a long time, the effect...