Are you working overseas? October 22, 2014 Working overseas and sending money back home should be simple in our modern ‘digital age’, but in many cases, you could find you are losing a lot of your salary through unfavourable exchange rates and high transfer fees. With City A.M. International Payments you can expect rates that are typically 3-4pc better than you can [...]
Protect your profit margins with a forex specialist October 15, 2014 Exporters could lose out as a result of the strength of the pound this year. In July British retail giants Burberry warned that sterling’s strength would have a “material impact”, and could knock as much as £55m from their profits. Dealing with currency exchange fluctuations effectively is a key element of the working day for [...]
Save money on your international currency transfers October 15, 2014 Sterling has had a tumultuous 2014, with the pound hitting a five-year high against the US dollar at $1.71 back in July, and reaching a two-year high against the euro of €1.27, but there were plenty of ups and downs to come. In the build-up to the Scottish referendum, a surprise poll which put the [...]
Boost your budget when buying abroad October 8, 2014 Buying a property overseas is a dream for many Britons, and turning it into reality will take a lot of time and effort in finding the right property for the right price, and working through the potential language barriers to get a good deal. But with property prices in some areas of Spain still around [...]
Protect your profits no matter where the market is headed October 8, 2014 Understanding the currency markets is tough enough for the experts, but for business owners who need to be wellversed in every aspect of running their company, having a little help in this area can significantly boost profits. Transferring money overseas is a big part of business life for many companies, and being able to utilise [...]
Why stress at work is bad for your heart and health October 7, 2014 Stress is now considered part of our daily lives. Rush-hour commuting, aggravation at work and financial concerns are just a few of the things we accept as part of our dayto- day living, without thinking about the potential impact on our health. Dr Mehul, Dhinoja, a consultant cardiologist at the Bupa Centre on Basinghall Street [...]
Manage your currency risk to protect profits October 1, 2014 Companies dealing regularly with overseas suppliers or clients can lose a significant amount of their profits thanks to fluctuations in exchange rates, and September offered a perfect example of how much of an impact it can have. Referencing to the above YouGov survey, the Scottish independent referendum had a dramatic effect on the currency markets [...]
Save money on your international transfers October 1, 2014 Moving money abroad in a digital world should be one of the easiest things you can do, especially with the cost savings you would expect a global marketplace to offer, yet choosing the wrong service to send your funds overseas, can leave you paying more than you’d expect. Most people head straight to their bank [...]
The best ways to build exercise into your commute September 30, 2014 Carving out time to go to the gym during the week can be tricky, so why not get your trainers on and use your commute to work out instead? This can be a great way to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, but it’s not without its risks. Katherine Cran, a physiotherapist at the Bupa [...]
Florida: The key to a valuable holiday home investment September 24, 2014 Although recent weeks have seen sterling weaken against the dollar there is still potential for great returns when searching for a holiday home in the Sunshine State. Kelly Cutchin, Moneycorp U.S. country manager, shares an insight into the property market and tips for those considering property investment in Florida: “The most popular locations for British [...]
