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Africa’s cross-border payments hit a local currency bottleneck: Cross-border payouts can hit a snag when large amounts of local currency are not available in ...
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Business: Uganda shilling extends losses to sh4,000 per dollar: Traders said the depreciation was largely driven by strong and persistent dollar demand from ...
newvision.co.ug/category/business/uganda-shilling-extends-losses-to-sh4000-per-NV_241896_102026
Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Nigeria lead 2026 African equity returns: African equity markets show wide divergence in year-to-date performance, with Tanzania, Zimbabwe ...
punchng.com/tanzania-zimbabwe-nigeria-lead-2026-african-equity-returns/
India advances Brics payment talks, local currency settlements: DEA Secy: DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur said BRICS discussions include interoperability of ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/india-advances-brics-payment-talks-local-currency-settlements-dea-secy-126092400900_1.html
JPMorgan to launch long-awaited 'frontier' local currency debt index: JPMorgan is set to launch its long-awaited "frontier" market local-currency government ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/jpmorgan-launch-frontier-market-local-currency-debt-index-by-month-end-source-2026-09-14/
India's Brics payment pitch falls short of leaders' declaration: BRICS leaders stopped short of endorsing concrete steps on payment-system interoperability and ...
business-standard.com/world-news/india-s-payment-pitch-finds-no-mention-in-brics-declaration-126091300507_1.html
BRICS countries to trade in local currencies: “Local currency settlement is a practical mechanism to reduce transaction costs, to bring bilateral trade,” he said ...
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Common BRICS currency not on cards ‘as of now’: MEA backs local currency settlement
wionews.com/india-news/common-brics-currency-not-on-cards-as-of-now-mea-backs-local-currency-settlement-1789231085556
Grouping looks at pragmatic cross-border payment mechanism, local currency trade: Noting that there is “immense potential to deepen cooperation” ...
indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/grouping-looks-at-pragmatic-cross-border-payment-mechanism-local-currency-trade-10874346/
OpinionAssessing BRICS ahead of the 2026 summit: An analysis of India’s chairship of the 18th BRICS Summit, highlighting the bloc’s expanding influence, economic weight ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/assessing-brics-ahead-of-the-2026-summit/4336490/
PlayStation to introduce UAE dirham; payments to be temporarily disabled during update
khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/gaming/playstation-store-uae-dirham-maintenance
The Korea Times Sep 06
Korean firms delay converting dollars into won as local currency strengthens: Dollar deposits at Korea's five largest banks climbed to a record high as companies ...
koreatimes.co.kr/economy/20260906/korean-firms-delay-converting-dollars-into-won-as-local-currency-strengthens
Indonesia, Singapore central banks implement use of local currencies in bilateral transactions
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-singapore-central-banks-implement-use-local-currencies-bilateral-2026-08-31/
Lake District Pound note set featuring Beatrix Potter goes on sale: A complete set of the short-lived Lake District Pound notes has been listed for sale online ...
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/26475086.lake-district-pound-note-set-featuring-beatrix-potter-goes-sale/
Fitch upgrades Republic of Congo's local-currency rating on lower refinancing risks
reuters.com/world/africa/fitch-upgrades-republic-congos-local-currency-rating-lower-refinancing-risks-2026-08-14/
For frequent travellers, markups on forex can add a tidy sum to bills: Go for zero markup cards and make payments in local currency always
financialexpress.com/money/for-frequent-travellers-markups-on-forex-can-add-a-tidy-sum-to-bills-4318150/
Traveling to Europe? Beware of the credit card trap that’s costing tourists big money
inc.com/justin-bariso/traveling-to-europe-beware-credit-card-trap-costing-tourists-big-money/91383017
EBRD backs €61m bond to boost local housing access in West African nations: Limited access to local currency housing loans in West Africa prompts €61m bond ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2259662/ebrd-backs-e61m-bond-to-boost-local-housing-access-in-west-african-nations
Ringgit opens slightly higher vs greenback amid soft US data: KUALA LUMPUR: Ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/08/05/ringgit-opens-slightly-higher-vs-greenback-amid-soft-us-data
Ringgit opens higher vs greenback on improved local sentiment: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, as market sentiment was ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/29/ringgit-opens-higher-vs-greenback-on-improved-local-sentiment
Dangote scraps dollar pricing strategy for local petrol: It delivers immediate, tangible relief to local fuel marketers and everyday consumers.
nation.africa/kenya/news/africa/dangote-scraps-dollar-pricing-strategy-for-local-petrol-5535978
SFS Improves Results Thanks to Savings Program: Despite headwinds from the strong Swiss franc, the company was able to grow. Profitability increased after SFS ...
tagblatt.ch/wirtschaft/ostschweiz/sfs-verbessert-ergebnis-dank-sparprogramm-ld.4206826
Rupee's sensitivity to oil rises as renewed Iran conflict fuels crude rally: The Indian rupee weakened on Wednesday as oil prices climbed to a more than ...
reuters.com/world/india/rupee-resume-slide-under-mounting-pressure-oil-surge-2026-07-22/
ECOWAS reaffirms plan to rollout ECO single currency in 2027: ECOWAS reaffirms its commitment to launching the ECO single currency in 2027 ...
punchng.com/ecowas-reaffirms-plan-to-rollout-eco-single-currency-in-2027/
M’sia drives global sukuk issuance growth in 1H26: Malaysia drove global sukuk issuance growth in the first half of 2026 (1H26), with strong local currency ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/16/msia-drives-global-sukuk-issuance-growth-in-1h26
dlvr.it Jul 09
Microsoft shifts to annual exchange rate price revision for cloudy products: Previously did it twice a year, so customers now have fewer chances to surf FX waves
theregister.com/off-prem/2026/07/09/microsoft-shifts-to-annual-exchange-rate-price-revision-for-cloudy-products/5268894
📽️ East African Community leaders are advancing plans to introduce a single regional currency to replace individual national currencies in a move aimed at ... Show more
20 things nobody tells you before you start working remotely from another country
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Malaysia to 'seriously' look into expanding settling foreign trade payments in local currencies
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/19/malaysia-to-039seriously039-look-into-expanding-settling-foreign-trade-payments-in-local-currencies/
Ringgit opens higher against greenback, most regional peers: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and was mostly firmer against regional ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/12/ringgit-opens-higher-against-greenback-most-regional-peers
Martin Lewis says holidaymakers are all making the same ATM mistake: The Money Saving Expert has issued a warning to anyone going on holiday this summer
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/martin-lewis-says-holidaymakers-making-34095992
mb.com.ph Jun 10
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso strengthened by 15 centavos against the United States (US) dollar on Wednesday, June 10, closing at ₱61.395 from ₱61.545 last Tuesday, June 9 ... Show more
en.sedaily.com Jun 05
Samsung to Refund 20% of Purchases in Onnuri Gift Certificates: Samsung Electronics will refund 20% of product purchases in Onnuri gift certificates from the 8th ...
en.sedaily.com/finance/2026/06/05/samsung-to-refund-20-percent-of-purchases-in-onnuri-gift
mb.com.ph Jun 04
Manila Bulletin Business : The central bank has ordered lenders to halt the use of non-deliverable foreign-exchange derivatives for speculative bets on the local currency ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jun 04
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso gained 12 centavos against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, June 4, closing at ₱61.625 from ₱61.745 last Wednesday, June 3 ... Show more
The German town that prints its own money to cut emissions: Residents can earn the local currency by making climate-friendly choices and then spend it in the ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/325954/the-german-town-that-prints-its-own-money-to-cut-emissions
Indian rupee posts strongest gains in 2 months: Falling oil prices boost sentiment
financialexpress.com/policy/economy/indian-rupee-posts-strongest-gains-in-2-months-falling-oil-prices-boost-sentiment/4254337/
Ringgit opens higher against US$ in improved sentiment: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the greenback on Friday amid news about the possible ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/05/29/ringgit-opens-higher-against-us-in-improved-sentiment
Tether Will Launch An 'Official' Stablecoin In Georgia Tied To Local Currency: The new cryptocurrency will be called GELT and will represent the Georgian Lari.
engadget.com/2180540/tether-will-launch-an-official-stablecoin-in-georgia-tied-to-local-currency/
mb.com.ph May 20
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso risks sinking to an all-time low of ₱65 against the United States (US) dollar over the next three years if the government maintains its passive ... Show more
mb.com.ph May 19
Manila Bulletin Business : The Philippine peso plummeted again to a new historic low, brushing the whiskers of the ₱62:$1 level on the back of strong demand for the safe-haven ... Show more
mb.com.ph May 15
Manila Bulletin Business : The PSEi ended lower as the Peso continued weaken and as investors opted to hold on to cash over the weekend.
The main index dropped 38.26 points or 0 ... Show more
Martin Lewis urges holidaymakers to do one thing to avoid 'far worse' costs: He also offered advice on potential refund for cancelled flights
birminghammail.co.uk/news/money/martin-lewis-urges-holidaymakers-one-33920266
Martin Lewis 'far worse' warning for anyone booking a holiday: He urged holiday makers to avoid a key mistake
getsurrey.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/martin-lewis-far-worse-warning-33918700
Martin Lewis explains safest way to pay when booking holiday abroad: Financial experts shares advice about online bookings and accessing cash abroad
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/martin-lewis-explains-safest-way-33921023
The Sentinel May 10
The cheapest way to pay for Booking.com according to Martin Lewis: British holidaymakers want to know how to get the best bang for their buck
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/cheapest-way-pay-bookingcom-according-10957960
Brawny shekel threatens to knock out exporters, tech firms dependent on almighty dollar
timesofisrael.com/brawny-shekel-threatens-to-knock-out-exporters-tech-firms-dependent-on-almighty-dollar/
Martin Lewis says 'answer is always the same' with Europe travel update: The Money Saving Expert says there is always one correct answer
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/martin-lewis-says-answer-always-10929791
The 3.00 squeeze: Why the surging shekel is a threat to Israel’s economy: As the local currency leads a global strengthening trend against the dollar ...
timesofisrael.com/the-3-00-squeeze-why-the-surging-shekel-is-a-threat-to-israels-economy/
Ringgit outlook firm, set to retest 3.88 level amid strong inflows: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit's outlook remains firm, supported by underlying macroeconomic ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/21/ringgit-outlook-firm-set-to-retest-388-level-amid-strong-inflows
Zimbabwe: 'Even If You Introduce ZiG500, It's Useless,' Citizens React to Rollout of New Banknotes
allafrica.com/stories/202604080135.html
Rupee Extends Rally After Biggest Surge in 12 Years on RBI Moves: The Indian rupee climbed, extending its biggest rally in 12 years after the central bank ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-06/rupee-extends-rally-after-biggest-surge-in-12-years-on-rbi-moves
Paid articlePaywallRinggit makes modest rebound against greenback at opening: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/31/ringgit-makes-modest-rebound-against-greenback-at-opening
mb.com.ph Mar 28
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso tumbled to a fresh record low on Friday, March 27, breaching the 60.5-level as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified and the ... Show more
Business: Dollar claws back gains on Thursday: The local currency's weakness was largely driven by demand from the manufacturing sector and local banks ...
newvision.co.ug/category/business/dollar-claws-back-gains-on-thursday-NV_230633_032026
This is a reminder to NEVER let foreign ATMs convert your withdrawal to USD. Always select the local currency and let your bank do the conversion at the actual ... Show more
mb.com.ph Mar 17
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso gained seven centavos against the United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, March 17, closing at ₱59.8 from the record-low ₱59.87 last Monday ... Show more
mb.com.ph Mar 17
Manila Bulletin Business : Local stocks retreated for a third consecutive session on Monday, March 16, briefly sliding below the critical psychological threshold as the escalating ... Show more
Hilti continues to grow despite tariffs in the USA.: Sales increased by 1.9 percent in local currencies in the past fiscal year. Due to continued high ...
wundo.ch/artikel/hilti-waechst-trotz-zoellen-in-den-usa-weiter/
mb.com.ph Mar 03
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso weakened further against the United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, March 3, closing at ₱58.435 from ₱58.2 last Monday, March 2 ... Show more
Ringgit eases as prevailing risk-off sentiment weighs on local currency: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/03/02/ringgit-eases-as-prevailing-risk-off-sentiment-weighs-on-local-currency
mb.com.ph Feb 26
Manila Bulletin Business : The PSEi is higher for the seventh straight day although investors have started to pocket profits from the recent run-up.
The main index inched up 5 ... Show more
mb.com.ph Feb 25
Manila Bulletin Business : The PSEi rose for the fifth straight day to a nine-month high as the Peso continues to strengthen while corporate earnings are coming out generally ... Show more
AfCFTA: Kalu urges ECOWAS to embrace functional integration: Deputy Speaker Kalu calls for urgent ECOWAS integration, shifting from paper policies to functional ...
punchng.com/afcfta-kalu-urges-ecowas-to-embrace-functional-integration/
mb.com.ph Feb 18
Manila Bulletin Business : The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) are moving to revitalize the domestic capital market by introducing ... Show more
Ringgit opens higher against US$ on steady domestic sentiment: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/12/ringgit-opens-higher-against-us-on-steady-domestic-sentiment
mb.com.ph Feb 10
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso weakened slightly against the United States (US) dollar on Tuesday, Feb. 10, closing at ₱58.53—also its intraday low—from ₱58.455 last Monday ... Show more
GuarantCo supports $75m debt facility for Ogun cashew plant: GuarantCo guarantees a $75m facility for a new Ogun cashew plant. The project will boost ...
punchng.com/guarantco-supports-75m-debt-facility-for-ogun-cashew-plant/
mb.com.ph Feb 02
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso depreciated by a bit against the United States (US) dollar at the start of the week, closing at ₱58.899 on Monday, Feb. 2, from ₱58 ... Show more
Dailynewsegypt Feb 02
CBE to launch $950m T-bill tenders on Monday - Dailynewsegypt: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to offer a local treasury bill tender denominated in US ...
dailynewsegypt.com/2026/02/01/cbe-to-launch-950m-t-bill-tenders-on-monday/
mb.com.ph Jan 30
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso ended the week a bit stronger than the United States (US) dollar, closing at ₱58.86 on Friday, Jan. 30, from ₱58.945 last Thursday, Jan. 29 ... Show more
Taiwan currency extends rally on weaker US dollar | Taiwan News | Jan. 28, 2026 15:43
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6291319
FBM KLCI maintains rally as risk appetite continues to grow: KUALA LUMPUR: The local benchmark index made a positive start to the weak as investors continued to ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/01/26/fbm-klci-maintains-rally-as-risk-appetite-continues-to-grow
EAC states yet to agree on host of regional central bank: The East African Monetary Union laid the foundation for a monetary union within 10 years and provided a ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/eac-states-yet-to-agree-on-host-of-regional-central-bank-5335174
mb.com.ph Jan 22
Manila Bulletin Business : The peso further strengthened against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, Jan. 22, closing at ₱59.16 from ₱59.261 last Wednesday, Jan. 21 ... Show more