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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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Dollar softens on tariff threats and UK data the difference
1 min readTrump’s latest tariff threats dominate headlines, keeping the dollar under pressure and traders on watch as trade tensions continue between the US and the EU/UK. Sterling has seen recent gains but awaits important data including UK CPI for clues on BoE policy.
Fed independence concerns weigh on USD as GBP holds firm
1 min readDiscussion revolves around USD this week, with upcoming data releases arguably less impactful than other news. Stories include tension between Trump and Fed Chair Powell, a pivotal Supreme Court ruling, and positive signals in UK-EU relations.
Dollar direction hinges on key US data releases
1 min readSterling is supported by a firm risk backdrop and patient BoE expectations, while euro direction hinges on inflation data and ECB resolve. For the dollar, a heavy U.S. data calendar and Friday’s jobs report remain the key swing factor for near-term moves.
Sterling advances as markets weigh BoE and US data
1 min readIt’s a huge week for inbound data across G3 currencies, providing key information to support central bank activity around inflation and employment, alongside an expected rate cut in the UK, and a hold from the ECB.
International money transfer API: What to know
9 min readDiscover how an International money transfer API streamlines global payments, reduces costs, and helps PSPs scale quickly with secure, real-time automation.
GBP/USD climbs ahead of Fed announcement
1 min readSterling and the euro have both seen notable moves last week, with the big event of the week an almost certain rate cut from the Fed on Wednesday.
Top international business bank account alternatives for UK SMEs
19 min readInternational business accounts can help UK based SMEs manage cross-border payments more efficiently. From traditional bank accounts, to specialised cross-border payment solutions and mass-market fintechs, we look at the options in more detail here.
Rate cuts and a new chair on the horizon for Fed
1 min readIn this week’s update we look at the news of a likely Fed chair change, the impact of the budget on GBP, and eurozone market activity impacting the major currency pairs.
New Weekly FX Reports. GBP/USD pressured as markets brace for UK budget
1 min readWelcome to the new Weekly Market Update from IFX Payments. Now including in-depth reports on the key market trends and what’s impacting the major currency pairs you care about.