Welcome to Your Currency Update, the podcast from Foreign Currency Partners that brings clarity to a constantly shifting currency landscape.
Each month, our FX specialists break down market movements, major events, and what they mean for you. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or planning a property move abroad, we'll help you make smarter decisions with your money.
Expect sharp insights, real-world context, and expert commentary, all in under 10 minutes.
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Foreign Currency Partners - Produced by Shane Singh, FX Dealer at FCP
October FX Update | Special Guest Tom Taylor: The Hidden Costs of International Transfers
Are you paying more than you realise when transferring money internationally?
In this month's Currency Conversation, Shane Singh is joined by Tom Taylor, Dealing Director and Head of Private FX at Foreign Currency Partners, to explore the hidden costs of international transfers and why choosing the right currency provider can make a significant difference.
Together, they discuss:
Why traditional banks may not always offer the most competitive exchange rates.
How planning ahead can help individuals and businesses manage currency fluctuations.
The benefits of forward contracts, limit orders and personalised FX strategies.
Why expert guidance and dedicated account management still matter when moving significant sums internationally.
With over 16 years of industry experience, Tom shares his insights into common mistakes, the importance of timing and how taking control of your currency requirements can help avoid unnecessary costs.
Whether you're purchasing property overseas, paying international suppliers or managing business transactions, this episode offers practical advice to help you approach international transfers with greater confidence.
15 Jul 2026
July FX Update: Special Guest | Joe Mayhew, Director & Head of Corporate FX at FCP
In this month's Currency Conversation, Shane Singh is joined by Joe Mayhew, Director and Head of Corporate FX at Foreign Currency Partners, for a conversation about the people, principles and expertise behind FCP.
With almost 15 years' experience in foreign exchange and international payments, Joe shares his perspective on why businesses should think differently about FX, and why personal relationships remain just as important as technology.
Together, they discuss:
Joe's journey in foreign exchange and international payments
Why FX has a direct impact on business costs, cash flow and profitability
The importance of tailored support over a one-size-fits-all approach
Why dedicated account management still matters in an increasingly digital world
How compliance and regulation help protect clients and build trust
The role FCP plays in helping businesses manage international payments with confidence
The conversation also explores why foreign exchange shouldn't be viewed as a simple back-office function, but as an important part of a business's wider financial strategy.
Because behind every successful international payment is more than just technology. It's expertise, trusted relationships and people who understand your business.
16 Jun 2026
June FX Update: Regulated vs Unregulated - Is Your Money Really Protected?
In this month’s Currency Conversation, the FCP team tackle one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of international payments: the protection of client funds.
When moving significant sums of money overseas, most people focus on exchange rates, fees, and speed. But what happens to your money once it leaves your account?
This episode explores the critical differences between working with an FCA-regulated Authorised Payment Institution and an unregulated or white-label provider.
In this episode, the team discuss:
• What FCA regulation actually means in practice
• How regulated firms are scrutinised before they are authorised
• Why ongoing audits and compliance matter
• How client funds are safeguarded and kept separate from company funds
• The difference between the FCA’s Relevant Funds Regime and FSCS protection
• The questions every client should ask before transferring money internationally
The conversation also highlights why regulation is about far more than a logo on a website. It is about accountability, transparency, safeguarding, and ensuring your funds remain protected throughout the payment process.
Because when you're moving life-changing amounts of money, security shouldn't be an afterthought. It should be the first question you ask.
That's the FCP difference.
12 May 2026
May FX Update: Accelerating Business Growth Through Smarter FX Strategy
In this month’s Currency Conversation, the FCP team explore a question many businesses still fail to ask:
Is foreign exchange simply an operational cost… or a strategic growth lever?
For many companies, FX is treated as a background admin task, something processed and forgotten about. But as this episode explains, the way a business manages currency exposure can directly impact profitability, cash flow, shareholder value, and long-term growth.
In this episode, the team discuss:
Why FX should be part of board-level conversations
How poor currency strategy quietly erodes margins
The role of FX in ESOP payments and shareholder value
Funding round management and protecting capital across currencies
IPO FX consultancy and the risks many advisors overlook
Offshore payment structures and operational flexibility
Managing payroll, invoices, expenses, and international settlements efficiently
With institutional rates across 140+ currencies and delivery capabilities in over 180 countries, FCP explain how strategic FX management can become a genuine commercial advantage, not just another operational process.
Because the businesses that scale fastest don’t treat FX as admin.
They treat it as a strategy.
9 Apr 2026
April FX Update: Buying in Italy with Amanda Dunbar
This month’s Currency Conversation takes a slightly different approach, focusing on FX education in a real-world setting, keeping things simple, practical, and strategic.
In this episode, Shane from Foreign Currency Partners is joined by Amanda Dunbar, a long-standing supporter of FCP, who shares her experience helping buyers navigate the journey of purchasing property in Italy.
Together, they break down the often-overlooked role of foreign exchange when buying overseas, and why getting it wrong can cost far more than people expect.
In this episode, they cover:
What foreign exchange (FX) actually is and why it matters
The real difference between using a bank vs a specialist provider
Why being “currency ready” gives buyers a serious advantage
How exchange rates can impact your true budget
What happens if plans change after converting your funds
How simple it is to get set up and start planning properly
Blending Amanda’s real-world perspective with FCP’s expertise, this episode is designed to help buyers move from dream to reality, with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy in place.
Because when buying abroad, preparation isn’t optional, it’s what makes the difference between securing the property… or missing out.
Connect with Amanda Dunbar HERE (https://linktr.ee/abcuinitaly)
19 Mar 2026
March FX Update: Why Regulation Matters When Moving Money Abroad
In this month’s Currency Conversation, the FCP team focus on something that underpins every successful international transaction, regulation, security, and trust.
When you’re moving life-changing amounts of money overseas, whether for property purchases, business transactions, or investments, this isn’t about guesswork. It’s about structure, accountability, and knowing exactly where your money is.
In this episode, the team discuss:
Why regulatory standards are designed to protect you, not slow you down
What it really means to work with an FCA-regulated provider
The key differences between regulated firms and white-label setups
Why clarity on who holds your funds is critical before you send money
How proper safeguarding ensures your funds are kept secure and separate
They also share a real-world example of a client purchasing property in Spain who paused their transaction after asking a simple but powerful question: Who am I actually sending my money to?
Because when it comes to international payments, security isn’t an add-on, it’s the foundation.
17 Feb 2026
February FX Update: Team, Expertise & Our Tools Are Our Winning Recipe
In this month’s Currency Conversation, the FCP team pull back the curtain on what really drives value for their clients.
With currency markets influenced by everything from geopolitics and commodities to global trade and natural disasters, volatility is a constant. But as the team explain, Foreign Currency Partners aren’t in the business of predicting the future or speculating on market movements.
Instead, they focus on something far more important, timing, expertise, and having the right tools in place.
In this episode, they cover:
Why flexibility across 120+ currencies matters
The importance of having a dedicated account manager
How forward contracts provide certainty and protect budgets
Why spot contracts remain one of the most popular solutions
How corporates can manage FX exposure and cash flow more effectively
Whether you’re purchasing overseas property, paying international staff, settling offshore invoices, or completing part of an M&A transaction abroad, this episode explains how the right team and the right strategy can help you find opportunity in volatility.
Because in currency markets, one size never fits all, and choosing the right partner makes all the difference.
11 Dec 2025
December FX Update: Buying Abroad with Confidence
In this month’s episode of Your FCP FX Update, Shane Singh walks through a real-life example of how strategic currency planning can make, or save, thousands when buying property overseas.
Discover how one client locked in their exchange rate early to protect their budget, avoid last-minute market shocks, and save over £21,000 on their dream retirement home in France.
From spot contracts to forward contracts, Shane breaks down how these tools work, when to use them, and why having a plan can make you a stronger buyer in any market.
Whether you’re purchasing a home abroad or simply curious about managing currency risk, this episode is packed with insight into how planning ahead pays off, literally.
5 Nov 2025
November FX Update: Understanding Pound Volatility
The pound’s dropped, is it a short-term blip or a long-term problem? In this episode, the FCP team breaks down the difference between structural and spot depreciation, and what it means if you’re planning major currency transfers over the next 12 months.
With real client examples and a breakdown of tools like forward contracts and capital cost averaging, this is a must-listen for anyone buying property abroad or managing future payments in foreign currency.
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