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.

Just a few days to save your rate?

by Christopher Nye | Dec 5, 2019 | Currency Market Updates

The weakness of the pound was a feature of the past three years, running at around 18% below the pre-referendum level. That was a bonus for anyone buying in the UK from abroad and significant extra cost for Brits buying abroad. Much has changed in the past few weeks,...

10 ways to ditch the grind and make an income abroad

by Christopher Nye | Nov 11, 2019 | Working Abroad

Moving abroad’s your chance to enjoy the life you’ve always dreamed of, in your perfect home and the perfect location. And why shouldn’t that extend to making money, too? If you’re looking to ditch the daily grind for a job you love, or for the...

The General Election and your currency

by Christopher Nye | Oct 30, 2019 | Currency Market Updates

Well, this is exciting! In the three and a half years since the Referendum you might have got used to not much happening. Suddenly we have an election coming on 12th December, from which we could go in all sorts of directions. For anyone planning to move abroad, buy a...

Where will the pound be by Christmas?

by Christopher Nye | Oct 15, 2019 | Currency Market Updates

Where will the pound be by Christmas? While no-one can predict with any certainty how any currency pair will trade in the future – not without a crystal ball – that doesn’t stop the major banks from having a go. There is something to be said for the wisdom of...

Does a rate cut mean now’s the time to act?

by Christopher Nye | Sep 30, 2019 | Currency Market Updates

The pound weakened last week on hints from the Bank of England of an interest rate cut, even if a no-deal Brexit is avoided. Rates have been low since 2008, currently sitting at 0.75 and with the last cut coming in August 2006. But what impact could a rate cut have on...