Exploring the role of digital assets in B2B cross-border payments

The digital asset space is vast, and it can it be easy to get lost in a sea of definitions and labels. But understanding the role that digital assets can play in improving the existing financial ecosystem and the payments space, in particular, is critical for businesses that want to

What is ISO 20022 and how will it change payments?

ISO 20022 promises to modernise cross-border and real-time payments processing using data standardisation.

How virtual accounts enable better international financial services

In recent years, the improvement of payment technology has led to a major breakthrough in cross-border payments, allowing organisations to effectively expand into international markets that they otherwise wouldn't be able to reach. Virtual bank accounts are one of these revolutionary technologies. Whether you are aiming to reduce

Why an International Money Transfer is a Great Christmas Gift

Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for everyone, with people rushing to organise gifts for family and friends living away from home. In Australia, where nearly 30% of current residents were born abroad, this is especially true. Every Christmas, millions of dollars are transferred to family members

Web3 and the Future of Payments

Web3 is meant to be the next big evolutionary leap forward in the internet. For payments, it promises to completely revolutionise how we send and receive money. But what is Web3, exactly? Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3 Let's start at the beginning. Web1 is basically the internet as

Trust Has Never Been so Important

In a world where money is increasingly stored and transferred online it is critical that the institutions involved are trustworthy. Fraud in the News Over the past few weeks it has been hard to escape the headlines about FTX - it's astonishing collapse, the disappearance of billions of

How to Benefit from Cross-Border Shoppers this Black Friday

With BFCM just around the corner, we review some of the best strategies for converting cross-border shoppers online.

Now, more than ever, SMEs need innovative cross-border payments

Small and medium size businesses are increasingly reliant on cross-border payments for growth. They need to be able to send and receive payments to keep up with consumer demand and the evolving digital economy. In a perfect world, sending these payments would be simple, quick and secure. But as a

Scams are on the rise in Australia. Here's what to look out for

Tactics used by scammers are rapidly evolving and individuals are the most at risk of falling for their schemes. Staying knowledgable about different scams is the key to protecting your personal information and money. Scams are changing Scams in Australia are getting increasingly sophisticated and scammers are always finding effective

International Money Transfers

Ready to grow your financial advisory business?

International money transfers are an area of opportunity for financial advisors to improve customer outcomes and enhance their ‘trusted advisor’ status.

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Family Trusts Drive Growth in International Money Transfers

The family trust is a viable strategy for many foreign investors. This strategy becomes even more attractive when foreigners have chosen which method of transferring money to Australia they wil utilise.

Investment

Investment and remittance opportunities for SMSFs

Over the past few years, more and more Australians have been transferring their retirement savings into Self-Managed Superfunds (SMSF). The number of those who want to control their superannuation has long exceeded the million mark. There are advantages, for some, to be had with an SMSF. For starters, you have

Australia

Moving Funds from China to Purchase Property in Australia

Although Australia may seem remote and inaccessible to many, hundreds of thousands of migrants from around the world arrive in the continent every year. Moving to Australia offers the promise of economic stability, a high standard of living and a pleasant climate and natural beauty. One of the most active

International Money Transfers

Why do Australians buy Property Overseas ?

Home prices in Australia are skyrocketing, faced with an extremely competitive real estate market, many Australians have given up the dream of buying a home or put it off indefinitely while continuing to save for a deposit. But some resourceful cashed up real estate seekers have found a surprising way

Ripple

How Many Partnerships Does Ripple Have?

RippleNet has hundreds of customers in over 55 countries and 6 continents sending millions of transactions to each other around the world.

Currency Conversion

Sending Money to India from Australia

Transferring money from Australia can be quick, safe, and inexpensive when you have a reliable provider.

Payments

What is an IBAN Converter? How to Convert an IBAN into an Account Number

this guide aims to explain why IBANs exist, what they represent, and how to convert and decode certain bank details to derive an IBAN when arranging an international money transfer.

Tips

IBAN to Account Number

International Bank Account Number – is used for identifying a specific bank account for international money transfers and transactions.

Tips

IBAN Account Calculator, What is it?

The official IBAN Calculator is a special software designed to convert internal bank codes and account numbers into an International Bank Account Number (IBAN).

Currency

Common money transfer terms explained | Flash Payments

While making international money transfers may be simple, some of the terms frequently used are not easy to understand. Here we breakdown some of the most commonly-used lingo.

News

T-Minus one week: US Election final preview

With one week until the US presidential election we recap the forecasted outcomes and discuss the consequences for the AUDUSD.

Market Update: The US Dollar blues explained

The biggest story in FX markets over the past few months has been the USD's dramatic decline. We look into the factors behind the move and explore whether USD weakness could continue.

Exchange Rates

Australian Dollar teetering near 6-week highs

The Australian dollar is on a tear. What's behind the rally and, more importantly, can it last?

How to support loved ones overseas amid the coronavirus lockdown| Flash Payments

Right now what matters is that people can easily move and manage their money around the world to support each other. Flash Payments can help.

International Money Transfers

Christmas is coming… Why it’s better to send money instead of gifts to family overseas.

With Christmas around the corner, it’s almost time to start thinking up gift ideas. But when you are buying for loved ones who live overseas, there’s more to consider when choosing the perfect present. Take the stress out of Christmas shopping On top of worrying whether or not