Foreign Exchange
FastPay - The perfect way to transfer money overseas
CaxtonFX, the leading foreign exchange broker, is delighted to announce its latest new service for its customers: FastPay.
Make the most of improved exchange rate by limiting charges
The pound is moving higher against the dollar and the euro but travellers must still work hard to stretch their pounds overseas as high bank charges wipe out most the gains, says Caxton FX, the leading foreign exchange broker.
Spanish GP travellers urged to shop around for euros
Caxton FX, leading foreign exchange broker, is urging travellers heading to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on 10th May to seek out competitive exchange rates when they swap their pounds for euros and to avoid high commission and transaction fees.
FairFX.com offers holiday makers $1.5 for every £1
Anyone planning to spend dollars in the coming months is urged to get their cash immediately and lock in the fantastic rate of more than $1.5 for every £1* - only available from FairFX.com.
British expats grapple with falling Sterling
The changing fortune of the Pound has increased the cost of moving overseas significantly in the last six months and Britons already living overseas on English savings or pensions are experiencing significant price hikes.
M&S Money offers Mexican currency refund
M&S Money is offering to refund in full Mexican Pesos or US Dollars purchased from M&S by customers who had booked a trip to Mexico and have now opted not to travel.
Does the Euro Costa (del Sol) too much?
The collapse of the pound against the Dollar, and to a lesser extent the Euro, mean British holiday makers will find their break in the Med, or their Disneyland trip, much more expensive this year.
Caxton FX sees increased interest in clients moving overseas
The UK Budget last week was notable for the steep increase in personal tax rates for people who earn more than £150,000 a year.
Flocking home - British expats return to the nest
More than double the number of British Expats are selling up their life in the sun and returning to the UK since the impact of the economic crisis hit last year according to foreign currency specialists HiFX.
Sterling softer but stable post-Budget
David Lamb, Head of Treasury Services at No1 Currency: Sterling weakened across the board in the immediate aftermath of yesterday’s budget but is currently trading off its lows.
Budget drives sterling yet lower
Commenting on the fall of Sterling following yesterday's Budget announcement, Stephen Heath, Chief Executive of FairFX said: "Despite the optimism felt last week as the Dollar hit $1.50 to the Pound, Sterling had a sharp sell-off yesterday afternoon as Darling failed to impress investors with the budget.
Sterling volatility continues to trouble wannabe emigres
Holidaymakers and Brits living on the continent were offered some glimmers of hope last month as Sterling strengthened against the Euro, according to the HiFX Global Currency Moves Report for March.
Sterling faces Budget test but medium term outlook is positive
The UK Budget next week will focus investors' attention on the rate of contraction in the UK economy and the government's borrowing requirement over the next few years.
Caxton FX to offer client money protection scheme
Caxton FX has become the first foreign exchange company to offer its clients a money protection scheme that is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
The right cards will maximise your Euros or Dollars
Money might be tight and the Euro and dollar uncomfortably strong, but a plethora of people will still be heading across the Atlantic or the Channel for the Easter break. Most though will face hefty foreign exchange fees and transaction charges if they don't use the right credit, debit or prepaid card for the job.