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Economic Updates

UK economy shrinks

Niki Sehmbi12th May 2021

Good morning, We wake up this morning to the news that the UK economy shrank by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021. This figure is unsurpr... Read More >

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The pound gets its day

Niki Sehmbi11th May 2021

Good morning, Yesterday was a great day for the pound. As mentioned in yesterday’s update, the way that the Scottish regional elections p... Read More >

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1.40 and beyond?

Niki Sehmbi10th May 2021

Good morning, Opening up the fresh week and looking at the charts, we can see that GBPUSD has breached and remained above the psychologic... Read More >

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International business

The Home Fusion Company: Collect locally and trade globally

erinhoye29th April 2021

Collect, convert, and make payments with WorldFirst Find out more WorldFirst recently spoke with Chris Harris, Par... Read More >

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Fashioning success with ecommerce brand Glamour Empire

Niki Sehmbi8th March 2021

Enter new markets faster by collecting and managing international funds with ease. Find out more - and start saving! ... Read More >

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Skills Provision Group on the impact of 2020, global expansion and partnerships

erinhoye3rd March 2021

Since 2004, WorldFirst have been committed to making the movement of money around the world easier, faster, and cheaper than ever before. Dr... Read More >

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Selling Online

The Home Fusion Company: Collect locally and trade globally

erinhoye29th April 2021

Collect, convert, and make payments with WorldFirst Find out more WorldFirst recently spoke with Chris Harris, Par... Read More >

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The role of fulfilment in successful international expansion

Niki Sehmbi29th April 2021

Guest article: James & James The opportunity to introduce new customers to your products and position y...

Fashioning success with ecommerce brand Glamour Empire

Niki Sehmbi8th March 2021

Enter new markets faster by collecting and managing international funds with ease. Find out more - and start saving! ... 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

The role of fulfilment in successful international expansion

Niki Sehmbi29th April 2021

Guest article: James & James The opportunity to introduce new customers to your products and position y...

Everything you need to know about payments in Renminbi

Niki Sehmbi8th April 2021

You may already know that Chinese Renminbi (RMB) is the official currency of China, but did you know you can e...

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