Currency Zone

There are many factors that you should always consider before transferring money overseas. Doing so will help you save on fees and avoid unnecessary delays. Here are a few tips on how to determine the best time to send money home:

Let’s face it: Cryptocurrencies, and especially Bitcoin, are here to stay. This is not just another passing trend, but rather a full-scale revolution. What started out as a means for felons to transact financially online, is surprisingly now a main source for trading and investment, drawing millions of people from...

No matter the reason for wanting to send money overseas, it need not cost the earth. Whether using a bank transfer or online foreign exchange service, we break down the most cost-effective option available to you.

Millions of people invest their money in the stock market, but many do not have explicit knowledge of what affects the stock market. While making the investment situation choosing the right company is the primary decision, but so are the other factors. It is essential to be aware of all...

Traders or investors search for opportunities which would maximize their return. They choose the easiest and the most convenient way of being benefitted. Knowing the obvious, they choose to invest in the stock exchanges. It also offers flexibility in the timings which means, you can invest and earn anytime you...

Financial markets are incredibly diverse. Traders have various ways to try making profits. These choices make for a fascinating craft, with select traders finding great success.

As it stands, sterling’s rally is good news for Brits sending currency abroad. Anyone moving £100,000 to Australian dollars could have gained AU$5,500 in the space of just 10 minutes, from before to after the exit polls were announced.

Whether you’re a forex pro or a total newbie, it can be hard to tell the fact from the fiction when it comes to making an international money transfer.

The ongoing drama, as a result of the Brexit impasse, is playing havoc with the pound’s value and creating significant volatility, which is influenced by the smallest amount of good or bad news.

SPECIAL FEATURE: How do the new US-China trade tariffs affect us and what are the consequences for the Australian dollar (AUD)?

SPECIAL FEATURE: What influences movements in exchange rates? And more, what makes them ‘volatile’? That word gets thrown around a lot in the foreign exchange space, but what does it mean?

While the growing market of foreign exchange is seeing many players rapidly appear then disappear, it doesn’t mean that the bank is the only way to go.

The impact of Brexit indecision cannot be understated. Continuing delays mean that households and businesses remain hostage to the crippling economic uncertainty that has already been plaguing the UK since the referendum in 2016.

Transferring funds overseas to pay a mortgage can be daunting. But it doesn’t need to be.

When purchasing property in another country, it could be difficult to find the appropriate financing option, especially since some countries might not have any financing options for foreign buyers at all.

Now that the latest dates for a meaningful vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal have passed, what’s next and what can you do with your money?

SPECIAL FEATURE: Do expats, especially those living in the UK, the USA or Australia, have to pay taxes? What is a foreign tax credit? What exchange rate do I use? The answers to these questions and more...

The best way to reduce the stress of a big move overseas is to plan ahead. Preparing as much as possible before your international relocation will help everything go as smoothly as possible.

The impromptu election was expected to be a simple win for Theresa May and the Conservatives, but nothing has gone to plan. The effect on the pound could be substantive, with volatility correlating to recent polling results and sensational international politics.

The ultimate value of your experience abroad will depend on your willingness to take risks and embrace the newness and uncertainty that comes with living overseas. Ultimately, living overseas can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort.

Whether you’re a forex pro or a total newbie, it can be hard to tell the fact from the fiction when it comes to foreign exchange.

Given the fallout from Brexit, the fragility of the euro, plus Trump’s election victory, the Fed may take a cautious stance.