The relationship between oil price and FX rates
As commodities go, oil is the lifeblood of the global economy. Fluctuations in value affect every currency in several ways, including inflatio...
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Our forex experts dive into the trends and challenges facing the Rand against world currencies during January 2025.
View articleForex 2024 – Trends, challenges and predictions for the year ahead
2024 was a volatile year for forex activity and currencies around the world. Geopolitics saw the impact of major conflicts, elections in South...
View articleHow IT SMEs can simplify cross-border payments and stay ahead globally
If you’re running an IT SME, the world is your oyster. Businesses all over are either outsourcing IT services to South Africa or setting up sh...
View articleTransfer funds out of SA before year end
It’s nearly the end of 2024, and the clock’s ticking if you hope to make any international money transfers before they expire in December. As ...
View articleHidden fees and high costs: The price of using banks for FX transfers
If you’re transferring funds from the UK to South Africa, you may assume your bank is the best option. But this could be a costly mistake. Ban...
View articleGlobal currencies: The potential for a multipolar currency system
Why does the Dollar reign supreme? And could it be unseated? Our Forex experts examine global currencies and explore the possibility of a new,...
View articleSARS changes to the tax compliance status process – it's not all doom and gloom
On 24 April 2023, SARS announced changes to its Tax Compliance Status process, with immediate effect. Here’s everything you need to know about...
View articleForex case study: Transferring funds abroad from a deceased estate
We take a look at a common scenario where funds from a deceased person's estate are transferred to an overseas account.
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