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Insights on global FX, payments and remittances

Sending Money to Mobile Money Accounts in Kenya Without Losing It to Hidden Fees

Why Sub-Saharan Africa is the world's most expensive region to send money to, and how to actually compare providers before a transfer to M-Pesa or Airtel Money.

Sending Money From the US to the Philippines: A Guide for OFW Families

US to Philippines is one of the world's largest remittance corridors. A corridor-specific look at what actually determines cost and speed for OFW families sending money home.

How Small E-Commerce Businesses Can Pay Overseas Suppliers Without Losing Money on Exchange Rates

A small e-commerce business paying suppliers abroad every month can lose more to the exchange rate margin than to any explicit fee. Here's what actually determines the real cost.

FX Risk Management for SMEs Expanding Internationally

A practical guide to foreign exchange risk for small and mid-sized businesses entering new markets: what exposure looks like, how it's managed, and what to check before choosing a provider.

Remittances and Financial Inclusion: What Migrant Workers Should Know

A practical guide for migrant workers — how remittances play a role in financial inclusion, and what to watch for when sending money.

Wise vs Revolut Business: What Treasury Teams Should Compare

An objective comparison between Wise Business and Revolut Business for finance teams: fee structure, multi-currency accounts, integrations, and what to check before choosing.

Sending Money to the Philippines: Costs, Speed, and What to Check

A practical guide for OFWs and families comparing exchange rates, fees, speed, and payout methods when sending money to the Philippines.

How to Reduce Hidden Costs in Cross-Border Supplier Payments

A practical guide to spotting and reducing hidden costs in payments to foreign suppliers: where they actually hide, and what to check before every recurring payment.

Sending Money to Africa: Comparing the Real Costs

A practical guide to comparing exchange rates, fees, speed and payout methods when sending money to Africa, corridor by corridor.

Treasury Automation: Multi-Currency Management for Mid-Sized Companies

How mid-sized companies can manage foreign-currency payments and balances systematically instead of manually: moving from spreadsheets to automated treasury processes.

How to Compare Remittance Providers for Latin America: the Complete Guide

A practical guide to comparing exchange rate, fees, speed, and payout methods when sending remittances to Latin America.

An Introduction to FX Hedging Strategies for SMEs

A practical guide to currency risk management for small and medium businesses: when to hedge, what tools exist, and how to get started without a dedicated finance team.

Airwallex vs Payoneer vs Wise Business: a comparison framework for finance teams

Comparing Airwallex, Payoneer, and Wise Business from a finance team's perspective: fee structure, currency coverage, and what to check before choosing.

Comparing Apps for Receiving Money from Abroad

A practical guide to comparing apps for receiving international money transfers: exchange rates, fees, speed, and available payout methods.

EU Payment Regulation and What It Means for Cross-Border Businesses

What PSD2, SEPA, and other EU payment regulations actually mean for businesses with cross-border operations.

How to Negotiate a Better Exchange Rate With Your Bank

A practical guide for finance teams to negotiate more competitive exchange rates with their bank, including what to prepare before the conversation.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of FX Risk Management

How artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses monitor currency exposure and compare FX providers, and what's reasonable not to expect from it yet.

Optimizing Working Capital Through Smarter Cross-Border Payments

How companies can free up working capital by managing the timing and cost of international payments more intelligently, without raising additional financing.

International Expansion: Building a Multi-Currency Payment Strategy

A practical guide for companies expanding into new markets: when to set up a multi-currency payment strategy, what tools exist, and mistakes to avoid.

How to Calculate the Real Cost of an International Business Transfer

A practical guide to calculating the true cost of an international business transfer, instead of just looking at the advertised transaction fee.

Comparing Options for Sending Money to the Middle East

A practical guide to comparing exchange rates, fees, transfer speed, and payout methods when sending money to countries in the Middle East.

Sending Money to India and Pakistan: A Complete Comparison Guide

A practical guide for migrants sending money to India and Pakistan — how to compare exchange rates, fees, speed, and payout methods.

Sending Money to Venezuela and Cuba: What to Know Before You Send

A practical guide to sending money to Venezuela and Cuba: currency restrictions, exchange rates, fees, and payout methods to compare.