Resources for finance teams managing FX
Guides, explainers, and tools to help you pay suppliers and manage currency risk with confidence.
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FX Fundamentals
Plain-language explainers on how currency markets and FX risk actually work.
1 articleCurrency Guides
In-depth guides to the currency pairs that matter for cross-border payments.
3 articlesPaying Suppliers Abroad
Practical guidance for businesses invoicing and paying overseas.
0 articlesPayment Rails & Banking Basics
How money actually moves between banks — IBANs, SWIFT, routing numbers, and the payment networks behind every international transfer.
5 articlesTreasury & Finance Playbooks
Frameworks and policies for finance teams managing FX exposure.
1 articleMarket Calendar Explainers
Understanding the economic events that move exchange rates.
1 articleFeatured
How to build a simple FX policy for a growing business
Most small and mid-sized businesses handle FX risk ad hoc, deal by deal. A simple written policy takes an afternoon to create and removes most of the guesswork.
What is the mid-market rate, and why does your bank never give it to you?
The rate you see on Google is almost never the rate you actually get. Here's what the mid-market rate is, how providers add a margin on top, and how to spot it.
ACH, SEPA, Faster Payments, and SWIFT: how the world's payment rails actually compare
Every region has its own domestic payment rail, and they're not interchangeable. Here's a clear comparison of ACH, SEPA, Faster Payments, SWIFT, and the rest — speed, cost, and when each one applies.
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How to build a simple FX policy for a growing business
Most small and mid-sized businesses handle FX risk ad hoc, deal by deal. A simple written policy takes an afternoon to create and removes most of the guesswork.
What is the FOMC, and why does it move every dollar pair?
Eight times a year, a single announcement can move every USD currency pair within minutes. Here's what the FOMC actually is and why it matters for anyone paying in dollars.
What is the mid-market rate, and why does your bank never give it to you?
The rate you see on Google is almost never the rate you actually get. Here's what the mid-market rate is, how providers add a margin on top, and how to spot it.
ACH, SEPA, Faster Payments, and SWIFT: how the world's payment rails actually compare
Every region has its own domestic payment rail, and they're not interchangeable. Here's a clear comparison of ACH, SEPA, Faster Payments, SWIFT, and the rest — speed, cost, and when each one applies.
UK sort codes and account numbers: how they work and when you need them
Sort codes are the UK's answer to a routing number. Here's how to read one, how it relates to Faster Payments, and what to use instead for international transfers.
US routing numbers and account numbers: what they mean and how to use them
The US doesn't use IBANs. Here's how the routing number and account number system actually works, and what you need alongside it for an international payment.
SWIFT and BIC codes explained: what they are and how to find one
SWIFT and BIC are the same thing wearing two different names. Here's what the code actually identifies, how to read it, and when you need it alongside an IBAN.
IBAN explained: what it is, how to read one, and when you need it
An IBAN looks intimidating but it's just an address for a bank account. Here's how to read one, check it's valid, and avoid the most common mistakes when paying overseas.
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