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Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 18th 2015, 9:39 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,211
Posted By GeorgeMartell

UK Budget 2015

Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, yesterday revealed the terms of his new budget, which many had expected to be a political pawn in the race towards the general election in May. We were...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 18th 2015, 4:13 am
Replies: 0
Views: 324
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Mid-Week Currency Report

GBP

The pound had a torrid day falling against nearly all of its trading counterparts. It was the fourth day of losses against the euro. I believe the major contribution the pound falling away was...
Forum: Brokers v Banks : When Converting Your Currency
Mar 18th 2015, 4:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Broker v Banks

Click here (http://www.fcexchange.co.uk/money-transfer-rates?a=IA4002BEX) for the 2014 foreign currency bank survey which shows all the major high street banks rates compared to FC Exchange's.
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 16th 2015, 12:27 am
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Weekly Currency Review

Beaverstate,

You could argue both ways but I would think that Greece leaving the Eurozone would weaken the single currency.

I believe if Greece was to leave, the Euro would depreciate...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 15th 2015, 11:31 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Weekly Currency Review

GBP

• GBPEUR – climbs to the highest level since early November 2007 ([email protected])

• Bank of England Governor Carney reiterates that inflation will be back near 2% target but not for...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 12th 2015, 9:04 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Weekly Currency Review

GBP

Even worse than expected UK manufacturing data showing a contraction against an expected rise earlier in the week did very little to stop the pound hitting its highest level in the last 7...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 10th 2015, 8:47 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Can Aussie Dollar get over 2?

Overnight Westpac hinted they expect another RBA rate cut in April or May causing the Australian Dollar to weaken further. A rate cut would be detrimental to the Australian Dollar but is seen as...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 9th 2015, 11:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: GBPEUR rate over 1.40!

Very true. Infrastructure is a massive problem and most has been 'priced in the market' so you won't see too much more movement from that but Draghi is speaking tomorrow so expect some movement for...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 9th 2015, 9:19 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By GeorgeMartell

GBPEUR rate over 1.40!

On the 20th of February we saw the rates at 1.3450 and in just under 3 weeks, we we have hit the 1.40 level!

This is a just under a 4% rise in 18 days, which put into monetary terms, savings of...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 1st 2015, 10:37 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Weekly Currency Review

Garbatellamike,

It's OK. That's why I am here. You can find my details in my signature so feel free to contact me on there.

If you do go straight to our website - quote British Expats for free...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 1st 2015, 10:13 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Weekly Currency Review

Garbatellamike,

The QE starts this month but I don't think you will see much effect on the rates. The significant point was the announcement and now that has happened, the markets have already...
Forum: FC Exchange
Mar 1st 2015, 8:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Weekly Currency Review

UK

• The week starts well for the pound as it pushes to new highs against the euro as the Greek debt saga continues to cause huge concern.
• GBP/USD breaks 1.545 IB as the pound is...
Forum: Spain
Feb 18th 2015, 9:57 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,302
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Euro Current Account

Try Britline. French, but many of our clients use this bank as they are predominantly online and in English. I believe they are cheap to operate.
Forum: USA
Feb 18th 2015, 1:48 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Transferring money overseas -

Blinkgoddess,

1) Cheapest way is usually through a currency broker but double check with your bank for what they can offer - the only fees you could get is a transfer fee and the margin the...
Forum: FC Exchange
Feb 16th 2015, 11:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Probability of Greece leaving

Completely agree with you. It doesn't look good.
Forum: FC Exchange
Feb 16th 2015, 7:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Probability of Greece leaving

• Greece eventually goes back to the bailout programme: 55% likelihood. In this scenario Greece gets no haircut on its debts (which the government wants), it gets its international funding but also...
Forum: FC Exchange
Feb 12th 2015, 7:44 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Weekly Currency Review

GBP

The GBP/EUR exchange rate tested a fresh 7 year high yesterday spiking to an interbank rate of 1.3559 during the day’s trading. With many investors attributing this spike to ongoing concerns...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 11th 2015, 8:13 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 9,686
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Brit expat getting paid in Saudi

I think you have just answered your question.

Get paid in AED/SAR so you don't get conversion or transfer fees every time you take money out, then when you do leave, its only one...
Forum: New Zealand
Feb 11th 2015, 3:14 am
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Shipping white goods to NZ

Yes. Your white goods should work in New Zealand.

They have the same voltage as the UK but a lower amp of 10 (UK is 13amps) Make sure your appliances are lower than 2.4kw then you will be fine...
Forum: Middle East
Feb 11th 2015, 3:03 am
Replies: 12
Views: 9,686
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Brit expat getting paid in Saudi

It is always best to keep the bank account in the country you are staying in such as Saudi because banks can be funny if you are outside of the country when transferring etc.

Not hugely up to...
Forum: FC Exchange
Feb 10th 2015, 11:27 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 376
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Worth getting your EUR's?

GBPEUR has pushed through 1.3500 for the first time since early 2008.

Good opportunity to buy Euros, especially ahead of the Bank of England Inflation Report tomorrow.
Forum: Brokers v Banks : When Converting Your Currency
Feb 10th 2015, 10:04 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Broker v Banks

Don't let the banks cash in on your currency transfer overseas

Save up to 4% on money transfers abroad compared to your bank

FC Exchange can save you up to 4% on your overseas currency...
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Feb 10th 2015, 9:18 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Currency Transfer FAQ's

Please find the most common questions asked when moving money overseas. If you do have any additional questions, please feel free to add them to this thread so other users can benefit from it.

Why...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2015, 7:06 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 3,276
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: International Removals - Experiences and recommendations

I would make sure that they are BAR (British Association of Removals) regulated. There would always be the BAR logo on their home page.
Forum: Canada
Feb 10th 2015, 4:19 am
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By GeorgeMartell

Re: Pre-move investments (playing the currency...)

As good as.

When calling them, double check:

Transfers in and out - if there are any fees
Monthly fees
Receiving fees
Can you transfer your money while in the UK (to RBC)

Most people do...
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