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Leadership update, platform evolution and new London HQ
4 min readA number of senior and specialist hires alongside an enhanced platform mark a major milestone for the payments and FX infrastructure provider.
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Sterling firmer as Starmer stands aside
1 min readA US/Iran peace deal, due to be signed in Switzerland, has lifted risk appetite and softened the dollar to start the week. The other big levers are the central bank meetings this week.
US/Iran peace deal softens dollar ahead of central bank meetings
1 min readA US/Iran peace deal, due to be signed in Switzerland, has lifted risk appetite and softened the dollar to start the week. The other big levers are the central bank meetings this week.
Dollar leads following jobs data as ECB takes centre stage
1 min readA bumper US jobs report reset the tone last week, driving a sharp dollar rally and lifting the odds of a December Fed hike from around 40% to 70%. Renewed Middle East escalation keeps oil and the dollar supported. Attention now turns to Thursday’s ECB meeting.
Middle East risk pulls GBP/USD both ways as data disappoints
1 min readConflict is keeping the majors penned into tight ranges, with safe-haven flows the clearest beneficiary. Middle East developments remain the dominant force across all three pairs this week, with risk-on/risk-off swings setting the tone.
Sterling sinks as markets price in a new political reality for UK
1 min readSterling suffered its worst weekly drop since November 2024 last week as UK leadership challenges sent the pound and Gilts sharply lower. Hotter-than-expected US inflation data and a stronger dollar, added to the pressure.
Best B2B payment solutions for cross-border payments
11 min readDifferent B2B payment solutions vary in cost, speed, currency coverage, and levels of support. To help you make an informed decision, this article covers everything you need to consider if switching away from your bank to a dedicated B2B payment solution.
Starmer speech fails to dent markets – for now
1 min readLast week’s local election results have plunged Starmer’s leadership into question, but continuing impact on currency markets remains to be seen. Sterling is supported by a broader risk-on sentiment, while the euro is held in check by growth concerns despite a ‘live’ ECB June meeting.
What are sub-accounts and why do businesses use them?
8 min readBusinesses often use sub-accounts to alleviate the complexity of managing payments as they grow. This article explains what they are, how they work, and which types of businesses benefit most from using them.
Looming political risk keeps markets on edge as central banks hold
1 min readA quieter week gives way to a pivotal one, with both the BoE and ECB meeting alongside the Fed. All are expected to hold rates, the question is what will the voting pattern look like? There’s also a packed calendar of data releases to keep an eye on.