Resources
How Matchroom manages payments for international sport events
4 min readMatchroom Sport runs events all year round, often simultaneously across multiple sports. Each event has prize money that needs to reach athletes in up to 60 different countries. Working with a cross-border payments provider like IFX Payments makes this easier.
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Weak US retail sales knock the dollar
1 min readA surprise slump in US retail sales, the weakest since May 2025, knocked the dollar and lifted both sterling and the euro going into this week. Plenty of data releases lie ahead.
Starting a business in the UK as a foreigner: 2026 guide
2 min readThis guide covers the practical steps involved in starting a business in the UK as a foreigner. We’ll particularly focus on the operational decisions that shape how smoothly your company runs.
Warsh’s no-guidance stance unsettles the dollar
1 min readThe dollar sold off last week as frustration with Fed Chair Warsh’s lack of guidance drove volatility higher. Both the BoE and Fed held and the euro found extra support.
All eyes on the Fed as a surprise hike on the table
1 min readBoth the BoE and Fed meet this week and whilst holds are the base case on each side, the Fed is the one to watch. A slim chance of a hike is already priced in.
How to pay international suppliers: A practical guide for finance teams
14 min readLearn how to pay international suppliers efficiently. Covers FX costs, compliance, payment methods, and what to look for in a provider.
How to pay international contractors: A practical guide for finance teams
14 min readPaying international contractors is different from paying employees and suppliers. There are distinct compliance obligations and payment timing is driven by invoices rather than pay runs. It’s important to know how to pay international contractors.
How to manage international payroll payments: A guide for finance teams
13 min readManaging international payroll has become a core operational responsibility for many businesses. This guide explores where traditional banking providers fall short, and what to look for in another provider.
Sterling in focus as chancellor surprise shakes up summer calm
1 min readNew PM Burnham caught markets off guard this week by naming John Healey as Chancellor, prompting a gilt sell-off and thrusting sterling’s fiscal outlook back into focus.
All eyes on US inflation as big dollar test
1 min readMarkets largely shrugged off renewed Middle East tensions this week, so Tuesday’s US CPI is the first real test of whether the dollar’s pullback has legs. A soft print would suggest inflation is peaking and keep the dollar on the back foot.