Senior Content Editor

Christopher Nye

Christopher Nye has been writing about finance and currency for 15 years, following a career in the international hotel and cruise ship industries. He has been a copywriter for Barclays Bank and the NHS, freelance business and property writer, editor of the UK government’s Act on CO2 website and author of several travel and business books.

What could knock the pound off its perch?

by Christopher Nye | Feb 24, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

The pound has been on a winning streak so far this year, nearing a 3-year high against the dollar this week and reaching an 11-month high against the euro. With the vaccination rollout a continuing success and hopes for economic recovery, could anything push sterling...

What’s coming up for the pound in 2021?

by Christopher Nye | Jan 21, 2021 | Currency Market Updates

As governments start the ‘race to recovery’ and face the challenge of vaccinating entire populations, the next three months will be crucial for GBP, EUR and USD. The uncertainties of the year ahead bring a whole new set of challenges for currencies and could spell a...

The Smart way to pay for your property abroad

by Christopher Nye | Jan 7, 2021 | Buying Property Abroad

As we say goodbye to 2020, many of us may feel like now is the time to finally invest in a property overseas. With markets still adjusting to the new EU rules and regulations, along with the continued battle against coronavirus, there will likely be some volatility in...

The year of the euro

by Christopher Nye | Dec 31, 2020 | Currency Market Updates

2020 saw the pound worth as much as €1.20 and as little as €1.06. Usual economic indicators were thrown out of the window as the pandemic led to a global slowdown. And then there was Brexit. So, where next for GBP/EUR? If you are planning to buy an overseas property...

The year of the dollar?

by Christopher Nye | Dec 30, 2020 | Currency Market Updates

With vaccination programmes starting and international travel set to resume by the summer, it’s a good time to kickstart your plans to buy a property abroad. At Smart Currency Exchange we have specialised in helping people buy homes abroad since 2004. We can help you...