UK Sends More Money To Nigeria Than To Any Other Country, Says Data From World Bank

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The World bank studies the global remittance industry closely and its data is often revealing, especially because it is not always easy to track the real amounts of money sent overseas from one country to another – there are many different ways it can be done, and many different reasons for doing so.

Finder.com recently used World bank data to reveal that Nigeria is the most popular destination for outward remittances from the UK. The country accounts for almost 15% of all money sent abroad from the UK, followed by India (14.1%), France (6.7%), Pakistan (6.7%), and Germany (4.9%). Read more “UK Sends More Money To Nigeria Than To Any Other Country, Says Data From World Bank”

Government Credit Controls Are Preventing Chinese Firms From Investing In Tech Startups

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The Chinese government is determined to prevent its entrepreneurs from moving large sums of money out of the country, to try to encourage them to reinvest their profits back into the domestic economy.

The strategy, however, is proving tough to enforce, and doesn’t always succeed in promoting Chinese interests abroad, it seems. Read more “Government Credit Controls Are Preventing Chinese Firms From Investing In Tech Startups”

How To Compare The Best Money Transfer Services

tmcadmin Breaking News, General, money transfer, Payments

The way that we send money abroad has changed almost beyond recognition recently, with the emergence of money transfer apps, instant transfer platforms, and even wearable technologies, that can arrange transfers in a matter of a few swipes.

Although this tech disruption has made the money transfer industry a much better market for consumers, it can still be confusing to navigate through all the noise, and find the best deals. Read more “How To Compare The Best Money Transfer Services”