There’s A New Quid On The Block
There’s a new quid on the block today as the old pound coin bows out in favour of a sleeker, shinier version. The old pound
Expat Shoppers Cash In On Plunging Pound
Expat shoppers are cashing in on the slump in the pound by buying their favourite groceries and clothes online from British web sites. Online retailers
Thai Baht Money Transfers Can Be Cheaper
Transferring money from Britain to Thailand often leaves a sour taste because most people think the bank or exchange bureau has conned them. The companies
TransferWise Told Off For Misleading Savings Ads
A foreign exchange firm that won customers by slamming banks for overcharging customers is accused of basing the claims on misleading data. TransferWise has taken
Bank, Expat, Foreign Exchange, Money, UK
Reality Check On The Way For Aussie Dollar?
The Australian Dollar may be riding high for now, but a reality check is on the way and the price is expected to fall against
Australia, Expat, Money, New Zealand, Norway, QROPS, US Dollar
Finding The Cheapest Way To Switch Money Overseas
A big headache for expats is how to switch their money between different countries without paying sky-high fees and losing our on exchange rates. Millions
Sterling Dishes Out A Pounding To Weaker Currencies
Sterling is giving many other world currencies a pounding, so investors need to look at how a strengthening British country affects their stakes in economies
British Pound, Equities, Foreign Exchange, Investment, US Dollar
Expat Dreams Of Buying A Place Abroad Dashed
Mortgage borrowing has just become that much harder for expats as new European mortgage rules mean many hopeful buyers could find they are locked out
Euro, Europe, Expat, Foreign Exchange, Property and Real Estate
Putin Upbeat About Russia Economy Despite Sanctions
Russian president Vladimir Putin has scoffed at international claims that his country’s economy is in trouble and that rouble is in decline. In a telephone
Currency Volatility Bolsters Flagging Global Economy
Currency exchange rate fluctuations are likely to bolster the global economy as countries start to see their growth paths diverge, says the International Monetary Fund.
Markets Get The Jitters As Fed Toys With Rate Rise
Another round of extreme currency and bond volatility is on the horizon as the US Federal Reserve considers putting up interest rates. The United States