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.

How to buy safely, no matter what happens with Brexit

by Christopher Nye | Sep 4, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101

The government has lost its majority, the bill against no-deal is making its way through Parliament and Boris Johnson is set on finding a way to hold a general election. No-one can predict what’s coming up, but whatever happens will likely significantly impact the...

Currency for your viewing trip

by Christopher Nye | Aug 16, 2019 | Currency 101

We’re approaching one of the busiest times of the year for buying property. If you’re ready to see some overseas homes, what should you be doing with currency for your viewing trip? Smart Currency Exchange’s senior trader Barney Cotton explains. Continental hoteliers...

Your action plan for transactions in the year ahead

by Christopher Nye | Aug 2, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101

If you commute to work, isn’t it bliss at this time of year? Empty trains, warm sunshine and a game of rounders after work – if we lived abroad, life could always be like this. Fortunately, most of you are further ahead with that plan, and, if you’re...

Where will the pound go this summer?

by Christopher Nye | Jul 23, 2019 | Brexit, Currency 101

The UK has a new PM, the Brexit deadline is inching ever closer, the US’s trade tensions with China and the EU continue and two unexpected nominations are confirmed for the European Commission and European Central Bank. It’s certainly a busy quarter – so...

“Our clients buying today who protected their money in April are 5-6% better off”

by Christopher Nye | Jul 10, 2019 | Brexit, Company News, Currency 101

With a new Prime Minister on the horizon and still no sign of a finalised Brexit deal, there’s a huge amount of unpredictability for anyone sending money overseas. In times like this, expert advice is invaluable. We spoke to our Senior Trader, Barney Cotton,...