2019-04-24 15:19
Since the infamous December 2017 cryptocurrency boom, the next stage of the blockchain and cryptocurrency evolution and, soon to be adoption has been the development of the institutionalised… Read More
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2019-04-23 10:42
In today’s world, managing the supply chain has increasingly become more complex. Before a product reaches its intended destination, i.e. from a supplier to a manufacturer, or a mercha… Read More
2019-04-23 10:11
Whilst transferring your money will be at the bottom of a very long list of admin tasks you need to do when moving overseas. It can be crucial in order to keep ahead of the cost that your re… Read More
2019-04-23 09:57
The Canadian Dollar and Norwegian Krone were both boosted yesterday as the Washington Post broke a story that the US will announce the removal of tariff waivers for those who continue to imp… Read More
2019-04-15 15:49
It’s not a surprise that the Pound has been one of the worst currencies globally the last 12 months but the New Zealand Dollar isn’t far off within the G10. The UK has had a host… Read More
2019-04-12 10:08
Technical changes to crypto mining
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) rallied 15% in a delay in an unexpected spike in value this week taking it to the highest valu… Read More
2019-04-10 08:41
Traders and investors across the world from Asia to Wall St taken out short positions on Japan’s currency for six straight weeks due to further signals that economic growth is slowing… Read More
2019-04-09 18:39
As the size of your international workforce incrementally grows the time needed to process overseas salaries will follow suit. Ensuring salary payments are made consistently in multiple loca… Read More
2019-04-02 16:04
Ahead of Monday’s House of Commons indicative votes, Sterling posted gradual and steady gains against many major currencies as investors tried to do the impossible and predict the like… Read More
2019-04-01 10:52
So where did she think the votes were going to come from?
Well plausibly, The Grand Wizards (their words) of the ERG appeared
willing to ignore their previous opposition to ‘Brexit… Read More
2019-04-01 10:47
The Turkish lira plunged even further
against the US dollar ($) after investors were spooked by a currency crackdown
by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of elections this Sunday.
The… Read More
2019-03-28 10:24
As it did when the results of the 2016 referendum, the impact of a no-deal Brexit would be visible immediately across financial markets and more slowly in the wider economy. There would be t… Read More
2019-03-26 10:20
Prime Minister of the UK, Theresa May this week has managed to get a short extension for leaving the EU until 12th April. Despite still hammering the idea she wants to exit with a deal (her… Read More
2019-03-19 17:13
The U.S Dollar (USD) has fallen against all the major currencies apart from the Japanese Yen after poor jobs growth from the month of February. Its been widely documented that… Read More
2019-03-18 17:36
The Pound-to-Australian (GBP/AUD) Dollar exchange rate moved to a near a four-month high at 1.8688 at due to the Brexit process going as planned and seemingly Aussie-negative news out of Asi… Read More
2019-03-11 16:19
When it comes to sending money overseas for your company’s international business payments your bank will almost certainly be able to assist. Typically, they will offer an over the cou… Read More
2019-03-11 16:12
Theresa May made a thinly veiled sales pitch to MPs, specifically her brexiteer backbenchers rather than another EU appeal for further concessions as many expected. In another defiant but em… Read More
2019-03-06 11:40
Dealing with suppliers can be a challenge in itself, all with different payment terms and preferred modes of payment. The waters can be muddied further when dealing with international suppli… Read More
2019-03-04 10:55
Canada is one of the most desirable countries for British expats to relocate to. This is due partly because of the English language from previous commonwealth links, liberal & progressiv… Read More
2019-02-25 11:26
The Pound was this week’s unexpected top performer of all the major currencies this week. It strengthened significantly against the Euro and Dollar thanks to rising positive sentiment… Read More
2019-02-25 11:09
Whilst applying and getting your US visa may take a while and involve lots of paperwork, opening a US bank account and transferring money to it should be a lot quicker and much straighter fo… Read More
2019-02-21 10:50
It could be just a 2-year working contract or a full on, permanent relocation of your family and life to a country that has more sheep than people, New Zealand. The task of finding the best… Read More
2019-02-20 11:16
Today, fintech is altering the financial space as we know it – now more than ever, the financial industry is focused on implementing modern technology in their business processes.
Acco… Read More
2019-02-19 10:36
If you have a second home or are considering purchasing one you will be familiar with the array of means you can use when looking to transfer money to France. Services can vary from using ov… Read More
2019-02-19 10:32
Whether you are looking at a medium term stay or relocating your life to the land down under, the task of finding the best way of transferring your money into Australian Dollars will be far… Read More
2019-02-18 11:21
Announced on Thursday JPM Coin would be tied to the US Dollar
A move for JP Morgan to evolve and keep up with “instantaneous payments”
Comes after the CEO described Bitcoin… Read More
2019-02-12 18:22
Web Trading is not just a business success tool, it’s more than that. It helps you engage your targeted audience and gives your business better exposure. With proper optimization of ke… Read More
2019-02-12 18:10
A “special place in hell” is where European Council President Donald Tusk believes the Brexiteers who had no plan for Brexit, but promoted it anyway, should rest.
Tusk’s ap… Read More
2019-02-11 10:15
An unexpected fall in German industrial output in December ensured any hopes of a bounce post late 2018 bear market were stifled. It was only a matter weeks ago that we had more data ou… Read More
2019-02-11 10:08
The head of the UK central bank Mark Carney has strongly warned that if a no deal Brexit occurs, Britain will face the weakest growth since the 2008 financial crisis.
Summary
Central bank de… Read More
2019-02-11 08:31
NZ Dollar exchange rate fell this week as weak jobs data appeared to highlight cracks in the NZ labour market. The adverse data opened up the possibility that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand… Read More
2019-02-11 08:22
The Australian Dollar fell this week as the RBA slashed its growth forecasts and set the AUD on a downward spiral. Highlighting that a rate cut was more likely than it previous was, the RBA… Read More
2019-02-05 08:18
Picture the scene:
A British convertible with its roof down visits a Fast Food Drive Thru in Brussels.
“Three chocolate milkshakes please”
The worker looks bored, disappointed an… Read More
2019-02-04 15:28
The Australian Dollar is closing in on a 3 month high this week following a dovish tone from the FED and encouraging if not perfect inflation data. The combination of the Jerome Powell&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-02-04 09:59
The end of the week saw the Canadian Dollar gain further ground against the US dollar with oil prices and the gap between Canadian marketable bond and US treasury’s yields narrowing. T… Read More
2019-02-04 08:48
The Federal Reserve
The dollar retreated against most major currencies on Thursday with the catalyst being the Federal Reserve’s cautious U.S. economic outlook. The move seems to sugge… Read More
2019-02-01 12:05
Trading investment does not always have to do with money. Time is a precious investment. Your emotions are an investment. You must be surprised to read this, but that’s okay. Because t… Read More
2019-02-01 11:31
Bitcoin has been the king of the cryptocurrency castle for about as long as it has been around. To be sure, Bitcoin came to us before any other crypto and thus had no real competition, but e… Read More
2019-02-01 11:19
There are 2 aspects to the customer experience. The online part of the customer experience is heavily dependent on your marketing efforts. With the boom in smartphone sales and usage, the vo… Read More
2019-01-28 16:28
It’s that time of the week/month/year again. Parliament are having a vote on Brexit, with the only ‘known known’(©Donald Rumsfeld) being that Theresa May hasn’t… Read More
2019-01-28 08:14
Banks and other financial institutions are under increasing pressure to check all sources of funds. They risk losing their licenses for allowing transactions with cryptocurrency exchanges fo… Read More
2019-01-25 12:22
Sterling hit new 2019 high passing 1.15 comfortably on Friday and held
– Hard brexiteers see May’s Brexit deal as only way for Brexit to occur
– Reluctant DUP pledges May d… Read More
2019-01-22 19:02
Investing in stocks amid uncertain market situations requires careful choices. The stock market is jittery right now and the prolonged trade war between China and Europe and higher interest… Read More
2019-01-22 18:49
Unlike 2017, Bitcoin turned out to become one of, if not the most unprofitable investments for 2018 when compared against all other financial investment options. It wasn’t the worst, s… Read More
2019-01-21 17:29
The Canadian Dollar slipped to a 9-day low against its US counterpart this week following yet another drop in oil prices. US crude slipped to $52.07 a barrel on Thursday following increased… Read More
2019-01-21 17:20
A summary of what went on.
It’s fair to say it’s been a long 2 years since June 2016. As was expected by many sceptics, the proposed deal that was hashed together by Theresa May… Read More
2019-01-21 17:15
This is why £2 a week on a footie accumulator is quite enough excitement for me.
should I have been inclined to have a flutter on a sterling position last week, then a triple-digit def… Read More
2019-01-20 09:01
Early last week the ECB stepped up their warnings about the potential consequences of a disorderly Brexit and the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit. The ECB’s speech came just a day after… Read More
2019-01-19 09:04
It has been rumoured over the last few days that the US might be considering stopping their tariffs. The rumours which were publicised in the Wall Street Journal sent the Dow skywards with t… Read More
2019-01-17 09:16
Incredibly Pound exchange rates appreciated following the landslide vote held in the house of commons. May’s proposal was unequivocally turned down by the vast majority which will take… Read More
2019-01-15 18:24
Since the EU referendum on 23rd June 2016, endless scenarios have been debated on the implications of our divorce from the EU and what that means for the finances of individuals, both presen… Read More
2019-01-15 13:32
In finance to become your own boss and manage your own fund in the peak. If managed correctly in a profitable, stable and compliant manner then it can be extremely lucrative for investors as… Read More
2019-01-15 13:11
The German industry shocked everyone as it plummeted by -1.9% in November
Economists say Europe’s largest economy may enter a recession
Production slumped to -4.6%, the worst since 200… Read More
2019-01-14 09:13
After the UK government lost a key Brexit Finance bill last week, the likelihood of a ‘no deal’ continues to decrease. It appears that, with her Commons vote on Tuesday (7 p.m.)… Read More
2019-01-12 08:32
The last month has seen China publish numerous points of disappointing data figures, many of which have fallen behind estimate, all of these data releases point towards a slowing in appetite… Read More
2019-01-09 08:39
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell appeared at an economic conference renege on his previous comments on the Fed’s balance sheet policy.
Powell added context to the comment that its wind-down… Read More
2019-01-04 18:09
Whilst most of Europe were recovering from overindulgence over the Christmas period the US was dealing with a different type of hangover. December the 27th marked the release of the US Confe… Read More
2019-01-03 19:23
Economists predict cooling of the U.S. economy
Numerous recent predictions point to real GDP growth slowing from 2018’s peak of 3.1% to 2.4 % in 2019. Analysts from Goldman Sachs… Read More
2018-12-29 18:14
2018 was the year the pump dumped
As a rule, if you were to measure each coin against itself like for like, you would be unpleasantly surprised at the drop. On Dec. 31, 2017, the top ten mar… Read More
2018-12-27 21:47
A Santa Claus rally is a history financial trend that explains increases in the stock market that occur in the last week of December through to the first two trading days in January. Si… Read More
2018-12-24 09:19
Sterling slipped in Thursday’s Bank of England statement, this was despite better than anticipated retail sales and risk-averse investors taking a wider berth on the US Dollar followin… Read More
2018-12-24 09:11
The single currency enjoyed a brief lift on Thursday as Italy and the European Union agreed on a budget truce. The Italian government finally agreed to lower its deficit target for 2019 afte… Read More
2018-12-18 10:45
Can you be a successful forex trader by completely depending on a robot to identify trading opportunities and place trades on your behalf? It would be great to relax, watch your account grow… Read More
2018-12-18 10:20
Last week in summary
Another start to the week and pound pushed up touching $1.26 and remained in and around that level due to a lack of influential data from either side of the pond.
The Po… Read More
2018-12-17 21:17
There’s no hiding it, you just have to look at any cryptocurrency 1-year graph but for the technology and industry as a whole it seems the last 12 months no matter how you interpret it… Read More
2018-12-13 09:51
CAD surges after sound November labour market data.
Despite healthy Jobs and unemployment, wages continue to disappoint.
Bank of Canada outlook softened due to the positive data report
A bri… Read More
2018-12-11 10:30
The Euro is currently facing a growth derived headwind as many facets of the single currency economy appears to be faltering. This week brought the release of Eurozone services data and Purc… Read More
2018-12-11 10:19
The cryptocurrency market continued a sharp and intense sell-off as investors head straight to cash in their investments amid more volatility. Oil price decline, a pending bear market and th… Read More
2018-12-10 17:55
Pound exchange rates have capitulated as the UK appears to be willing to turn down Theresa May’s deal and take another run at the EU or look to dethrone the troubled leader. The… Read More
2018-12-10 17:49
7 currencies account for over 80% of the volume of the forex market, and the Canadian dollar (known as the “Loonie” because of the appearance of a loon on the back of the C$1 coi… Read More
2018-12-07 10:15
US officials have announced that President Trump and Xi has agreed on a 90-day delay on further import duties on Chinese goods. Trump confirmed the dinner at the G20 summit had been producti… Read More
2018-12-05 15:00
Mark Carney Governor of the BOE provided a wake-up call for the British public this week delivering his no deal economic predictions. The Bank’s predictions which covered UK growth, ef… Read More
2018-12-03 18:23
If you are buying that house abroad – chalet in France maybe? Beach house in Spain possibly? Typically, currency exchange is left until last. By then, the rates have moved against you… Read More
2018-11-29 10:35
Forex trading is often thought of as a way to achieve financial freedom but sadly many new traders find it an uphill struggle. Traders usually start by trying various strategies and manually… Read More
2018-11-27 08:58
It’s no secret what’s happened, certainly not this week. A bit like putting too much money on a bet and knowing the result and having to own up to the wife.
Let’s go back a… Read More
2018-11-27 08:51
The last few weeks have seen the Indian rupee stage a strong fightback against the GBP and Dollar. The currency had been punished following a significant fall in emerging market appetite ove… Read More
2018-11-26 20:32
The Pound recovered reasonably well this week despite, the undoubtable turmoil the UK Brexit deal now faces. Whilst support for Mays deal would appear minimal the PM plans a campaign run sho… Read More
2018-11-23 11:24
Ask anyone in technology and without question 2018 should be renamed the “year of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.” Since 2017, there has been a surge in entrepreneurs, investors… Read More
2018-11-23 11:12
Blockchain and cryptocurrency is a brave new world that has created a lot of disruptions in many different industries. The digital currencies have grown from virtually nothing to global indu… Read More
2018-11-22 21:26
This week felt like déjà vu again. Thanks to an 18% fall in the price of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), every major cryptocurrency in the global market started to record intense sel… Read More
2018-11-22 21:04
Cryptocurrency security is gaining prominence these days with a greater number of businesses allowing transactions in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Etherum. The earlier concerns of an… Read More
2018-11-20 11:50
The Pound jumped off a cliff this week as May’s Brexit draft agreement prompted a handful of cabinet members including the Brexit secretary Dominic Raab to resign. Slightly peculiar, b… Read More
2018-11-15 18:40
While the midterms delivered very little surprises the outcome cause an element of volatility in financial markets. The Result which saw Democrats regain the house whilst Trump’s Repub… Read More
2018-11-14 09:00
Unquestionably institutional players have entered the crypto race, they have done incognito for 5-6 years now. The discussion now centres around when firms of significant size are going to a… Read More
2018-11-14 08:51
The Pound has risen on the crest of a wave over the last few weeks with rumours of a secret Brexit deal circulating in the media. Markets must have believed the hype as GB Pound exchange rat… Read More
2018-11-10 18:04
Is Bitcoin mining the gold rush of our time? Are you all set to stake your claim and make a fortune? Before you get rush off to buy a rig, hang on a second. Under the right circumstances, it… Read More
2018-11-09 08:07
The USD returned to winning ways this week following a period of weakness, assisted by formidable October non-farm payroll number. The greenback correcting some of the losses caused by… Read More
2018-11-08 20:49
Sterling exchange rates picked up the pace finally as hints that a deal could be struck emerged between the UK and EU emerged this week. Whilst the divorce settlement and Irish border issues… Read More
2018-11-06 11:17
The cryptocurrency market continues to range with no major announcements or scams. Prices have remained flat as investors await various regulatory bodies to make a decision. However, there h… Read More
2018-11-06 11:06
Whilst the US dollar endured a slippery slope this week, partly due to the possibility of a new trade deal between the US and China as well as the upcoming mid-term elections, a number of em… Read More
2018-11-01 21:41
Fidelity Investments, a multinational financial services corporation made a rather large, game-changing announcement this month. The firm that manages $7.2 trillion in assets announced the l… Read More
2018-11-01 21:21
The Pound fell sharply today following a report which showed the financial and growth implications of a No-deal and soft Brexit outcomes. The report published by the National Institute of Ec… Read More
2018-10-28 20:54
This week has been another fairly dull week for the cryptocurrencies. The prices have been ranging to within 1% and Bitcoin has managed to consolidate and stabilise between the $6400 mark an… Read More
2018-10-24 07:24
When it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain all you hear is “Bitcoin this” and “Ripple that.” A lot of traditional media focus on the top 10 cryptocurrencies and a… Read More
2018-10-22 17:18
Argentina, Venezuela And Egypt reach record P2P bitcoin trading volumes
To complement what has been very successful for India, the struggling economies of Argentina, Venezuela and Egypt have… Read More
2018-10-19 18:50
This was a hard week for investors whether in equities or cryptocurrencies. The total cryptocurrency market lost $18 billion of its value in a matter of hours.
Bitcoin, the world’s lar… Read More
2018-10-18 10:44
While issues and certainties surround the future of global trade and Italy’s deficit target remains a real point of contention the ECB confirmed it is on track with its monetary policy… Read More
2018-10-17 09:34
Stocks across the globe had their worst day in 8 months on Wednesday, with tech shares worst hit, coupled with higher interest rates, spooking all types of investors. We’ve summarised… Read More
2018-10-17 08:10
In 2009, Bitcoin made a not-so-grand entrance, with not too many within the financial world paying it much attention. At one point, in May of 2010, someone bought two large Papa John’s… Read More
2018-10-16 09:04
Despite the controversy that surrounds cryptocurrency, they’re increasing in popularity, regardless of the worries over security and illegal undertakings connected to them.
Individuals… Read More
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