Revisit our April Fools’ Day 2015 prank — the acceptance of a single global currency under the GMU. It was announced today at the UN Headquarters in New York City that …
Travel Guide: Portugal
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Innovation is (almost) as important to us as our clients. To show our appreciation for amazing innovators, we like to showcase those who inspire us to think outside the box …
Country of the Week: Portugal
This week we’re back in Europe but we’ve traded the green hills of Ireland for sunny Portugal. The Portuguese Republic, as it’s officially known, has a rich history of exploration …
Week in Review: March 23 – March 29
This week at the Current we took a trip down to the southern tip of Africa. We also delved into the possibility of an ongoing currency war and took a look …
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View PostSouth Africa Currency Spotlight: South African Rand
The South African rand is the subject of this weeks Currency Spotlight. As well as being the official currency of South Africa, it’s also the currency of the Common Monetary …
Are We In A Global Currency War?
Lately dire predictions of an escalating currency war with the potential to disrupt the global economy have been flashing across newscasts. Currency wars are serious, they have destructive economic consequences …
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For the past few months we’ve brought you everything from travel guides and world tips, to the front row of savings. Whether on our blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, or …
Travel Guide: South Africa
The South African tourism industry is blessed with natural beauty and cultural diversity. Nicknamed the Rainbow Nation the country’s 11 official languages reflect its history; ten indigenous languages are spoken …