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How Things Have Changed in Foreign Exchange

It’s nearly ten years since I left my job dodging London’s traffic selling cigarette machines in favour of working as foreign exchange dealer in a dingy room behind a bureau de change kiosk in Marble Arch. Having recently moved to Holland Park in West London this opportunity was a very appealing one with only a twenty minute commute on the central line and the chance to work with three of my closest pals. It was March 2004 and I was 22 (See above image) and the world of foreign exchange was Read more

Now is a Great Time to Send Money Abroad

Since the start of the year, we’ve seen great strides made by GDP, which had already ended last year as the strongest currency in the G10. Favourable data releases - such as good employment figures –have seen sterling hit its highest level against euro in a year. This is great news for expats looking to buy property overseas or send money abroad, as they’re now getting much more for their money. To illustrate the point, let’s take a look at the exchange rates now and a year ago, and see Read more