In times of uncertainty and turmoil, the U.S. dollar consistently proves itself as the world’s safe-haven currency, I wanted to take a quick look into why this might be. USD has been and will be for a long time among the strongest currencies in the world, the US is world’s largest economy and a powerhouse in… Continue reading What makes the USD a safe-haven? – Thomas Menditta – 03/05/22
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FX in Franchising – Daniel Anderson – 12/04/22
Franchising is a huge global industry with $1.75 trillion being contributed to the world economy each year. In the UK alone there are over 900 franchise opportunities which contribute £17 billion each year to the economy. With such a wide range of products and services provided by businesses that have or could be franchised there… Continue reading FX in Franchising – Daniel Anderson – 12/04/22
Global Inflation – George Keane – 30/03/22
The one thing we have all noticed since being free from the pandemic is the prices of almost every product we purchase has gone up, and quite significantly. Prices are going up at their fastest rate since the early 1980s. In the UK the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 6.2% in the 12 months… Continue reading Global Inflation – George Keane – 30/03/22
Saudi Arabia – 15/02/2022 – Thomas Menditta
Saudi Arabia’s business with the rest of the world has traditionally been through oil exports, which even now ‘account for 90% of state income’, but during these transitional times, the opportunity for business and new industry growth has spread across a more vast array of sectors; the other market leaders for Saudia Arabia are petrochemicals,… Continue reading Saudi Arabia – 15/02/2022 – Thomas Menditta
UK Property Market – 17/01/22 – George Keane
The UK housing market continues to defy the odds by continuing to rise to record levels. 2021 was a record year for the market, with UK house prices rising by an average of almost £24,000, resulting in a new average cost of a home being £254,822. The stamp duty holiday and the pandemic-led ‘search for… Continue reading UK Property Market – 17/01/22 – George Keane
Invoice Finance – 04/01/22 – Daniel Swaisland
Firstly, I’d like to wish a Happy New Year to our readers, I hope everyone had a relaxing festive break. Sadly however, with the dreaded corporation tax deadline on 1st January and the seasonal slow down of business in the second half of December, this isn’t always the most relaxing time of year for a… Continue reading Invoice Finance – 04/01/22 – Daniel Swaisland