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In today’s globalized economy, the ability to send and receive money across borders is more crucial than ever. Whether you’re a small business expanding into new markets, or a corporation managing global supply chains, understanding international payments is key to your financial success. This blog page will introduce you to the world of cross-border transactions, covering the basics of international payments, markets, the various methods available, the challenges involved, and the future of this dynamic industry.
Liberation Day Aftermath
The opening words of last month’s letter couldn’t have been more fitting: "There's no turning back...
Narrative Flip – Game Changer
There’s no turning back now, and the rest of the world knows it. The reciprocal tariffs set to be...
Growth Scare
The Japanese yen was the top-performing currency in February, appreciating by 3.05% due to a...
Deep Tariff Uncertainty
The CAD was the weakest performer in January, pressured by a rate cut from the Bank of Canada and...
Mar-a-Lago Accord
At the start of 2024, market consensus widely predicted that the U.S. Federal Reserve would slash...
Cut Skip or Pause
The broad based USD, represented by the US dollar index has been up only since September 30th. It...
A Shift in the Narrative
It’s time for a shift in the narrative. Back in August, the focus was on the unwinding of the...
Global Liquidity Bazooka
The long-anticipated move has finally happened— the Federal Reserve kicked off the monetary easing...
Signed, Sealed, To Be Delivered
The U.S. dollar faced significant pressure in August, declining across the board. The magnitude of...
Setting the Stage
At the beginning of July, I was contemplating how Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell would set...
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