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How To Open A Bank Account In Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is home to a high number of expats, with immigrants comprising over 40% of the population in 2015. The country’s currency, the Jordanian dinar, is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of

How To Open a Bank Account In Japan

Immigration to Japan has risen consistently since 2012, with 2.73 million foreign nationals registered in the country in 2018 and 1.66 million foreign workers as of 2019. In March 2020, the Global Financial Centres Index ranked the country’s capital, Tokyo,

How To Open A Bank Account In Jamaica

If you are moving to Jamaica, it may be a good idea to open a local bank account when you arrive, particularly if you intend to secure employment during your stay, as wages usually need to be paid into a

How To Open A Bank Account In Israel

Israel is home to a sophisticated banking system that offers a comprehensive umbrella of services for expats and locals. The Central Bank oversees operations of commercial and investment banks, as well as credit institutions. The national currency, the Israeli new

Expat Focus Brexit News Update June 2020

As the summer progresses and Covid finally starts to recede (or so we may cautiously hope), Brexit is once more coming to the forefront of some people’s minds. The pandemic has slowed negotiations – some commentators say that this has

Expat Focus Financial Update June 2020

Hong Kong’s expats are asking whether they should stay in the city state or go, after problems caused by Covid, political unrest and the continued high cost of living. The latest survey from global consultancy firm Mercer, which analyses the

How To Open A Bank Account in Ireland

If you are moving to Ireland, then you will need to consider your options with regard to banking. For example, you may want to maintain an existing account in your home country, which can be useful if you are intending

How To Open A Bank Account In Indonesia

The currency in Indonesia is the Rupiah (currency symbol IDR: £0.000055, US$0.000067, €0.000062). Banking in Indonesia is regulated by the Bank Indonesia (BI). There are 120 Indonesian banks, four of which are state owned. There are also foreign and international