Archived posts for August 2010

Expatriates who are interested in purchasing a property in Singapore may want to consider making an international money transfer to the region in order to buy somewhere with land.

Recent research conducted by Knight Frank has suggested that foreigners are responsible for the majority of purchases of landed properties.

The currency exchange rate for the pound rose on the back of positive data in the UK yesterday (August 26th).

Stronger than expected retail figures were published by the Confederation of British Industry, which revealed that the reported sales balance rose from +33 in July to +35 in August.

Britons who are considering buying a property in the US may want to consider making an international money transfer in order to get a good rate of currency exchange.

Annette Reeve, the director of Mayfair International Realty, has suggested that people from the UK could pick up a bargain on property in the US.

Britons who are considering buying a property in the US may want to consider making an international money transfer in order to get a good rate of currency exchange.

Annette Reeve, the director of Mayfair International Realty, has suggested that people from the UK could pick up a bargain on property in the US.

Improving currency exchange rates for sterling could be among the reasons why expatriates are enjoying a good quality of life.

Recent research from NatWest has revealed that 71 per cent of retired expats are comfortable that they have made the right decision in moving abroad after working life.

Improving currency exchange rates for sterling could be among the reasons why expatriates are enjoying a good quality of life.

Recent research from NatWest has revealed that 71 per cent of retired expats are comfortable that they have made the right decision in moving abroad after working life.

People approaching retirement could be tempted to make an international money transfer to Cyprus in order to enjoy life after work in the sun.

The Daily Telegraph recently advised that the island is still very appealing to Britons who are keen to experience its beautiful shores.

People approaching retirement could be tempted to make an international money transfer to Cyprus in order to enjoy life after work in the sun.

The Daily Telegraph recently advised that the island is still very appealing to Britons who are keen to experience its beautiful shores.

The Japanese yen has reached a 15-year high against the US dollar today (August 24th).

Trading at 85.54 yen, the US dollar reached the lowest level recorded since 1995.

Furthermore, the yen rose to a nine-year high against the euro.

The Japanese yen has reached a 15-year high against the US dollar today (August 24th).

Trading at 85.54 yen, the US dollar reached the lowest level recorded since 1995.

Furthermore, the yen rose to a nine-year high against the euro.

People from the Philippines are benefitting from international money transfers, it has been suggested.

Registered microfinance-orientated company SeedFinance has claimed that Filipinos working abroad send around $17.3 billion (£11.23 billion) in remittances back to the islands last year.

Sudan has been affected by a currency exchange issues concerning revenues from its oil resources.

The north and south states signed a peace accord five years ago, in which they agreed to split revenues from the lucrative industry.

The currency exchange rate for sterling has reached an eight-week high against the euro.

This morning (August 23rd), the pound was trading against the European currency at €1.22 at 09:30 BST.

Concerns about a fragile economic recovery in the eurozone held the single currency back while positive data has been shown to have a lasting effect on the pound.

The Australian dollar has seen a dip in its currency exchange rates following the results of the country's general election.

Held over the weekend, the poll failed to identify any majority party and has left Australia with a hung parliament, Wall Street Journal reported.

Sterling currency exchange rate has fallen due to concerns about the economic recovery.

The pound fell against the dollar today (August 20th) despite a boost from stronger than expected retail sales yesterday.

NationWide customers will soon find that they will have to pay currency exchange fees on their overseas withdrawals.

As of November 1st, the bank is due to implement a flat £1 fee on all foreign cash withdrawals as well as a two per cent commission charge.

Sterling's currency exchange rate has recovered from the initial shock of the election results.

When the results came in that no party had won an overall majority, the currency exchange rate between the pound and the euro fell by four per cent, while the pound's worth against the dollar dropped by three per cent in just one day.

Sterling's currency exchange rate has recovered from the initial shock of the election results.

When the results came in that no party had won an overall majority, the currency exchange rate between the pound and the euro fell by four per cent, while the pound's worth against the dollar dropped by three per cent in just one day.

The currency exchange rate between the euro and the pound is reportedly tempting some Britons to holiday in the eurozone.

Tesco Bank has conducted research which revealed that 29 per cent of people in the UK are intending to take a holiday in the single currency area this year.

The currency exchange rate between the euro and the pound is reportedly tempting some Britons to holiday in the eurozone.

Tesco Bank has conducted research which revealed that 29 per cent of people in the UK are intending to take a holiday in the single currency area this year.

International money transfers could benefit Britons who are considering investing in foreign property.

According to the Worldwide Property Group, 90 per cent of people aged between 45 and 54 believe that the property market currently offers "excellent opportunities overseas".

The currency exchange rate for sterling showed a muted reaction to the latest inflation figures.

Published by the Office for National Statistics yesterday (August 17th), the data revealed that the Consumer Price Index
fell from 3.2 per cent in June to 3.1 per cent in July.

Currency exchange rates could prove important to music fans who are considering going to the Hamburg festival.

The event features choreographers, directors, musicians and artists from all over the world and is taking place in the last three weeks of August.

Making an international money transfer abroad could help Britons to buy a much more substantial property.

Research conducted by Primelocation International has revealed that the price of an average property in the UK could purchase anything from a chic apartment to a family home with a swimming pool, if the buyer is willing to look at the international market.

Making an international money transfer could be one way of taking some of the stress out of moving abroad.

Shelter Offshore, an expatriate advice website, has recently suggested that people should do everything they can to take the stress out of the big move overseas.

The currency exchange rate for sterling is partly responsible for the UK's high rate of inflation.

This is according to Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Andrew Sentence, who has suggested that the low value of sterling was keeping inflation above the Bank's two per cent target.

Currency exchange rates between the pound and the euro could prove to be particularly important for pensioners as European countries have topped the list of favourite retirement destinations for Britons.

Spain came in first, with 25 per cent of the vote in the study conducted by Aon Consulting.

Currency exchange brokers have been recommended to people who are considering moving abroad.

Rhiannon Davies, the director of expatriate advice website Shelter Offshore, advised people to think about international money transfers before they move abroad.

People who are considering making an international money transfer in order to live abroad have been advised to visit the country first.

Rhiannon Davies, director of Shelter Offshore, highlighted the fact that Britons can become unstuck when they find that the country of their dreams isn't what they expected.

The currency exchange rate for sterling has reached a two-week low against the dollar.

In line with the euro, the pound fell further against the US currency today (August 12th).

Weak GDP and employment data from Greece is largely thought to be responsible for the euro's decline.

The currency exchange rate for sterling is looking uncertain ahead of the release of the Bank of England's quarterly inflation report.

Due to be published today (August 11th), the report is expected to suggest that interest rates in the UK will remain low for some time to come.

Making an international money transfer in order to start a new life overseas could be of benefit to children.

It has been suggested by expatriate advice website Shelter Offshore that children who spend time living abroad with their families have an advantage over those who remain at home.

Currency exchange rates are more important than ever when making holiday plans, it has been suggested.

Mark Bodega, director of HiFX, said that the pound's "strength and volatility" could result in consumers seeing real changes to the cost of their holiday this year.

The currency exchange rate for sterling is in a particularly sensitive position.

Reports from Dow Jones have suggested that the market is waiting for the Bank of England's latest quarterly inflation report to be released on Wednesday (August 11th).

Currency exchange transactions have improved for the Abu Dhabi National Energy Co.

The firm, also know as Taqa, revealed a 26 per cent increase in second quarter profits, Bloomberg reported.

As part of this, the company's foreign exchange gain rose from a loss of 112 million dirhams (�19.79 million) last year, to a gain of 116 million dirhams this year.

Sterling's currency exchange rate could be of benefit to the UK's manufacturing sector.

The Office for National Statistics has revealed that there was an unexpected decline in industrial production during June.

Currency exchange rates for sterling are making European destinations more affordable for Britons.

This is according to a report from Halifax, which found that the pound has risen against the euro by over five per cent since February this year.

Currency exchange traders appear cautious ahead of the release of key data.

Sterling's currency exchange rate has shown little response to the Bank of England's interest rate decision.

People could benefit from making an international money transfer to France as the country has been recommended to property investors.

Ed Stansfield, property economist at Capital Economics, said that along with some of the Nordic areas of Europe, France is certainly looking attractive to property investors.

The currency exchange rate of sterling and the euro are susceptible to risk.

This is according to a recent report conducted by HSBC.

The Global Investment Perspective study found that sterling is susceptible to event risk as the government struggles with the budget deficit.

Sterling's currency exchange rate against the US dollar reached a six-month high yesterday (August 3rd).

Strong financial data from the UK, including second quarter economic growth of 1.1 per cent, was cited as driving the currency up in value.

Currency exchange rates are just one of the issues which people who are moving abroad need to take into account.

Paul Collins, editor of the BuyAssociation, has reminded people that there can be pitfalls involved in buying a property and setting up home in another country.

Currency exchange rates can help deliver a bargain to shrewd property investors, it has been suggested.

Freelance property journalist Marc Da-Silva said that "not enough people take currency fluctuations into consideration when buying a property overseas".

International money transfers to Spain could be on the rise as the country has been identified as the most popular overseas retirement hotspot.

The European country came in first in a survey conducted by Standard Life.

Millions of pounds are being wasted on currency exchange fees charged by credit and debit card providers.

This is the conclusion of recent research conducted by Santander, which revealed that a collective �49 million will be spent on currency exchange fees by Britons this summer.

Sterling's currency exchange rate against the US dollar has reached a five-and-a-half month high this morning (August 2nd).

The pound bought $1.47 at 09:30 BST. Sterling also held up well against the euro, buying �1.20.