Currency Zone

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.

Moving your money around the world shouldn’t cost the earth.

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.