US Federal Reserve You know the saying ‘America catches a cold and the world sneezes’, well it still pretty much applies, even in a world of developing nations, a rising Chinese economy and a growing Eurozone. So is it all change at The Federal Reserve? And what could it mean for us in old blighty.
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International trade does not have to be a cash-flow challenge, there are simple ways to finance importing goods. Just because your supplier may be on the other side of the world does not mean that it should make things difficult. There are two misconceptions about trade finance. One It is difficult and can only be
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has today announced a cut in it’s base rate of interest to 0.50% This is nothing unexpected but does highlight a few interesting developments in the Eurozone. First things first, what is a base rate? Base rate is a commonly used term, think of it as the base level from
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More and more UK businesses are now trading across borders, whether that be importing goods from China or Europe, whether that be selling on-line to businesses or consumers in America or beyond. The ease of electronic sales channels, ease of communication and accessible logistics all mean that importing and exporting is no longer the domain
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