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News 2025-12-28

Currency Market Update - Week ending 2026-01-03

Weekly currency market update—practical actions for SMBs, expats and travellers across AUD, CAD, GBP, NZD, SGD, USD, EUR and JPY

News 2025-12-22

Japan Travel Boom: Weak Yen Makes Winter Trips Exceptional Value

With the yen down sharply against major currencies, winter in Japan offers rare value on hotels, food, transport, and skiing. A rare currency tailwind for travellers.

News 2025-12-22

Biggest Currency Movers – December 2025

Holiday-thin markets made for choppy ranges in December. USD was broadly steady, JPY stayed volatile on BoJ headlines, and EUR/GBP were contained. Here are the winners, losers, and BER takeaways.

News 2025-12-21

Australian Dollar Outlook: RBA–Fed Split Could Drive AUD Higher

Markets are rapidly repricing Australian interest rates higher while the US moves toward cuts — a mix that has historically been powerful for the Aussie dollar.

Guides

The Most Expensive FX Mistakes People Make

Foreign exchange mistakes rarely feel expensive at the time — but they add up fast. Here are the most costly FX mistakes people make, and how to avoid them.

Guides

How to Receive Freelance Payments from Abroad and Save on Exchange Rates

Freelancers working with overseas clients can lose hundreds to bank fees and bad FX rates. Here’s how to receive international payments safely, cheaply and quickly.

Guides

Nepal Raises Daily Remittance Limit to NPR 2.5 Million

Nepal’s central bank has eased foreign exchange rules, increasing the daily inbound remittance cap to NPR 2.5 million (≈ USD 18-20k). Here’s what’s changed and what it means for senders and recipients.

News 2025-09-11

OFX 2.0 for Business: Global Accounts, Cards & Spend Control

OFX has switched on “OFX 2.0” for businesses—adding global currency accounts, corporate cards and spend control, AP/batch tools, and accounting sync. Here’s how it reshapes FX from simple transfers to full finance ops.

News 2025-08-28

Global Central Banks Shift Policy: Key FX Impacts for August 2025

Central banks are moving in different directions—Australia cuts, UK eases despite inflation, and the Fed faces political risks. Here’s what it means for exchange rates and transfer timing.

News 2025-08-08

Revolut rolls out eSIM, Mobile Plans, RevPoints boosts and UK trading

Revolut is doubling down on user perks: cheaper roaming via in-app eSIM, a Mobile Plan on the way, richer RevPoints for travel bookings, and UK/EU stock trading coming soon. Here’s the practical impact for travelers and everyday spenders.

News 2025-08-02

Trump Imposes Broad Tariff Hikes as Global Trade Tensions Escalate

President Trump has raised U.S. tariffs to an average of 15.2%, targeting Canada, Asia, and Europe, as part of his push to reshape global trade. Markets and currencies reacted with caution amid rising uncertainty.

News 2025-08-01

USD/MXN Dips as Mexico Wins 90‑Day Tariff Reprieve

USD/MXN slipped below 19.00 as Mexico received a 90‑day reprieve from planned U.S. tariffs. The peso gained short‑term support, but traders now watch Fed policy and U.S. jobs data for the next market move.

Send Money to the United States – Compare the Best Transfer Rates

Sending money to the United States? Whether you’re supporting family, paying for services, or transferring business funds, getting a great exchange rate and avoiding hidden fees can make a big difference.