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Trade Finance January 27, 2023
What is a recession and why does it happen?
The word recession is getting thrown around a lot recently, but what does it actually mean? And what do...
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Trade Finance January 9, 2023
How does inflation impact exchange rates?
With the increase of inflation all around the globe, people started to wonder whether inflation would not affect only...
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Trade Finance December 9, 2022
What does high UK inflation mean for your international payments?
In 2022, we have seen an unprecedentedly fast rise in inflation to levels last seen in the 1970s. The...
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Trade Finance November 30, 2022
Trends in international currency transfers in 2023
The world of international payments is changing rapidly. In recent years, however, there has been a dramatic increase in...
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Trade Finance November 15, 2022
Why you can’t rely on currency forecasts for your risk management strategy
The US Dollar is the most traded currency in the world, accounting for a large percentage of daily currency...
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Trade Finance September 15, 2022
Is your business vulnerable to forex trading scams?
The foreign exchange market is decentralised and, as such, there is no organisation capable of controlling the entire scope...
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Trade Finance September 9, 2022
Future of fintech – Can Big Banks keep up?
Financial technology (fintech for short) is transforming the global economy, rapidly changing how service providers cater to businesses and...
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Trade Finance August 31, 2022
What is non-farm payroll and why does it matter?
Non-farm payrolls (NFP) is a US employment report, which contains information related to unemployment, job growth, and other key...
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Trade Finance August 25, 2022
Currency risk management 101
Volatility is an inherent trait of financial markets. Large enterprises, SMEs and sole proprietors who deal with international suppliers,...
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Trade Finance August 23, 2022
What is inflation and how does it impact the economy?
Inflation has a strong impact on the entire economy, including businesses and consumers. Inflation causes higher prices for goods...
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Trade Finance August 12, 2022
China’s currency woes – How do China’s politics affect international trade?
The jury is still out as to whether or not China presents an untapped resource which rewards the brave...
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Trade Finance July 7, 2022
How to manage currency risk for your business
Managing currency risk for a business can be challenging. There are multiple factors which can impact a company’s exposure...