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Here you’ll find company news, articles about buying overseas property and living abroad and top tips for protecting yourself from fraudsters.
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Protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud
Posted by Matthew Andrews on August 14th, 2024.
Identity fraud is a type of crime where someone illegally obtains and uses another person's personal information to commit fraud or deception, usually for financial gain. This information can include your name, date of birth, address history, bank account details, and other sensitive data. Read more
How might the French elections impact the euro?
Posted by Matthew Andrews on June 28th, 2024.
French President Emmanuel Macron shocked markets in early June after calling a snap election following his party’s poor performance in the European election. The resulting political uncertainty plunged the ... Read more
UK election focus: How might the election result impact the pound?
Posted by Matthew Andrews on June 21st, 2024.
The UK will go to the polls in a couple of weeks to decide who will lead the country for the next five years. Read more
Tips for dealing with culture shock as an expat in 2024
Posted by Heath Robinson on June 11th, 2024.
In this article, we go through a few tips to help you deal with the culture shock of moving abroad and make the most of your expat experience. Read more
Assessing the most eco-friendly expat destinations in 2024
Posted by Heath Robinson on May 22nd, 2024.
There are lots of things to consider when choosing where to go to achieve the best quality of life for you and your family: schooling, weather, work-life balance, culture... Read more
Alternatives to the Golden Visa for expats in Spain
Posted by Heath Robinson on May 7th, 2024.
As Spain’s government begins the process of eliminating the popular golden visa, what are the options for expats looking to relocate there? This article will consider the best ways ... Read more
Simplifying international payroll
Posted by Heath Robinson on April 10th, 2024.
Handling an international payroll can be difficult at the best of times, but the challenges posed by currency volatility can make it even more complex. Fortunately, TorFX provides access ... Read more
Buying property abroad?
Posted by Heath Robinson on March 26th, 2024.
If you’re taking the plunge and investing in an overseas property you’ll want to make your funds stretch as far as possible. How you choose to exchange the currency ... Read more
Countries with the Highest and Lowest Cost of Living 2024
Posted by Sophie Grosvenor on February 1st, 2024.
As inflation continues to render products and services more expensive into 2024, many people are looking to save money where they can. For most of us, this might involve ... Read more
TorFX Shortlisted for Moneyfacts 2024 ‘Best service from a Business FX Provider’
Posted by Natalia Buttery on January 10th, 2024.
We are thrilled to announce that TorFX has been shortlisted for ‘Best Service from a Business FX Provider’ at the 2024 Business Moneyfacts awards. The Moneyfacts awards are run by ... Read more
