Business Resources
We know that there's more to running a business than getting the best rates for your foreign exchange and for sending and receiving international payments. You need an understanding of the financial environment that you operate in.
In order to give you just that you will find in this section articles which explore foreign exchange and the banking environment at large.
At a time where saving money for businesses is crucial, finance teams need to be aware of how this can be done and explore every cost-saving option.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on May 22 2020 by Marketing Team
We’ve already seen how the global pandemic can affect foreign exchange.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on May 11 2020 by Marketing Team
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.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Apr 3 2020 by Marketing Team
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...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Mar 6 2020 by Marketing Team
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?
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Jan 27 2020 by Marketing Team
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.
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Dec 16 2019 by Marketing Team
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...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Nov 8 2019 by Marketing Team
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...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Nov 8 2019 by Marketing Team
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?
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Oct 14 2019 by Marketing Team
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...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEPosted in Business Resources on Oct 14 2019 by Marketing Team
Whether buying property, importing vehicles, or simply moving money around, a CUK Trading Facility checks every box.