With all that has been going on over the past few weeks with lockdowns, figures on the infected and who should be self-isolating, you would be forgiven for not following the currency markets over this period as you usually would.

We hear a lot of talk about FX risk and protecting profits against fluctuations in exchange rates, but understanding when your bottom line may be at risk is equally as important. By not recognising the risks early enough and acting while in a position of strength, you will continue to...

Today's the day that the UK leaves the EU. With so much being made of what may happen to the UK economy in the short-term and long-term, what can we expect for the Pound following on from this week?

The retail industry is more competitive than ever with more and more businesses trying to undercut one another and consumers demanding more in terms of service and how they shop. Many retailers are therefore reducing their profit margins to remain competitive.

Businesses involved in the manufacturing of goods in one country to be sold in another are highly exposed to the risks associated with fluctuations in the exchange rate. This could be detrimental to the day to day running of your business, cause problems with cash flow and ultimately leave your...

Many businesses are exposed to international markets in some way, this may be through buying raw materials abroad, selling their products in different countries or through foreign investment. For all of these businesses foreign exchange rates and profit go hand in hand leaving them extremely vulnerable to movements in the...

If one or more employees in your business had just one extra working day every month, how much more could they get done and more importantly what could it do for your business? 

The British Ports Association and Currency UK have today published a report that considers the trajectory of the Pound in the wake of the upcoming Brexit deadline and the potential impact on various aspects of the British economy, relating to ports.The publication plots Sterling against the US Dollar and the Euro and...

Any business that deals with international payments risks their profits being heavily affected by movements in the foreign exchange market. Changes in an exchange rate can push up the cost of goods and services which can damage your profits, as well as making it more expensive to change a foreign...