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Economic Updates

GBPUSD highest level since May 2018

Niki Sehmbi20th January 2021

Good afternoon, GBPUSD has made another run above 1.37, it’s highest level since May 2018. GBPEUR made a new monthly high of 1.1313 ye... Read More >

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Rollout momentum building

Niki Sehmbi19th January 2021

Good morning, Over the course of a largely data silent start to the week, the pound remained broadly supported across the board as the va... Read More >

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A soft start

Niki Sehmbi18th January 2021

Good morning, The pound has opened the new week in a sombre mood as sentiment follows the close of last week. On Friday, there was not en... Read More >

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International business

Back to basics: what is hedge accounting?

Niki Sehmbi8th January 2021

What is hedge accounting? Hedge accounting is a practice of accountancy that attempts to reduce any volatility created by the repeated adju... Read More >

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WATCH: Expanding to China through cross-border e-commerce

erinhoye10th December 2020

Are you a business currently selling B2C, considering selling B2C in the future, or looking to expand your global client base in China? Then... Read More >

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How to send money home if you work abroad

Niki Sehmbi3rd December 2020

According to iexpats.com, there are now more than 5.5 million Brits working abroad. According to the figures, ...

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Selling Online

Meet the Marketplace: Worten

erinhoye7th January 2021

In today’s borderless digital world, WorldFirst helps you to grow your small business into a global enterprise. With flexible local and cros... Read More >

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Meet the Marketplace: MoreCommerce

erinhoye7th January 2021

In today’s borderless digital world, WorldFirst helps you to grow your small business into a global enterprise. With flexible local and cros... Read More >

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Meet the Marketplace: PcComponentes

erinhoye7th January 2021

In today’s borderless digital world, WorldFirst helps you to grow your small business into a global enterprise. With flexible local and cros... Read More >

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Your Money

Back to basics: what is hedge accounting?

Niki Sehmbi8th January 2021

What is hedge accounting? Hedge accounting is a practice of accountancy that attempts to reduce any volatility created by the repeated adju... Read More >

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What is a routing number and where can I find it?

Niki Sehmbi8th January 2021

A routing number, or more specifically a US routing number, is a 9-digit number that’s assigned to each financial institution in the United ... Read More >

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Opening a bank account in the UK for non-residents

Niki Sehmbi16th December 2020

While some of the major UK banks, such as Halifax, won’t let non-residents open a bank account there are a few that do. These include large ... Read More >

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Latest Guides

VAT fiscal representation post Brexit

Niki Sehmbi14th December 2020

When the UK leaves the European Union on 31st December 2020, UK businesses who are already VAT registered in EU states will be required by m... Read More >

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How to send money home if you work abroad

Niki Sehmbi3rd December 2020

According to iexpats.com, there are now more than 5.5 million Brits working abroad. According to the figures, ...

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