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Choosing the Right Cross-Border Payment Solution

Pros and Cons of Traditional vs. Fintech

As small business owners and SME managers, cross-border payments have always been a challenge. Traditional payment methods have been the norm for many years, but with the development of fintech, there are now many new ways to transfer money internationally...

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How to DIY Multi-Company Payroll & Cross-Border Payments in 2023

Payroll processing is one of the most important, and also one of the most time-consuming, tasks for any business with multiple companies spread across the globe...

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How to manage your Freelance Finances

As a freelancer, managing your finances can be a daunting task. Choosing the perfect bank account for your business is crucial to keep your finances organized and secure.

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Fintech and the Unbanked

Fintech companies are leveraging technology to bridge the gap and provide essential financial services to millions of people around the globe.

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The Power of AI in Banking

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining media attention and generating a lot of conversations on the internet.

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Why do you need a business plan for your startup?

“If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail” as the popular Benjamin Franklin saying goes. A business idea is NOT a business plan.

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Thinking of doing business in Indonesia?

Indonesia, a top travel destination in Southeast Asia, is often associated with having many of the world’s most beautiful beaches and islands

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Business Travel Expenses? How To Get It Right

Most countries are now fully open again and welcoming to tourists and business travelers.

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A Simple Guide to Transferring Money Internationally

It is common practice for most businesses nowadays to make international transfers...

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TranSwap: Who are we?

TranSwap was founded in Singapore in 2015. It was established to transcend business banking and remove cross-border barriers...

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5 Company productivity tips for small businesses

Productivity is a measure of the efficiency and performance of your company in converting inputs to outputs...

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SMEs: 5 Benefits of having a multi-currency global account

It can be a hassle for people to convert currencies whenever they want to make international transfers. With a multi-currency global account, be it for business or personal transactions, you can transfer money from a local currency to another with just a few clicks. Continue reading...

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TranSwap's CEO & Co-Founder on Conceiving the Big Idea & Keeping Its Success During the Pandemic

It’s not an everyday occurrence that a brilliant idea will present itself to you. In fact, more often than not, many big ideas are borne out of adversity. The same goes for how TranSwap became a reality.

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Fintech and social sustainability

Social sustainability is an often overlooked aspect of sustainability. But it is all about understanding the impacts corporations have on society to measure human’s welfare...

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Environmental sustainability in Fintech

A lot of progress has been made to study the relationship between Fintech and sustainability. It can be seen that Fintech acts as an alternative to traditional financial institutions...

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How to overcome financial difficulties as an international student

Studying overseas can give students a competitive edge. They get to explore new cities, learn new languages, create new opportunities and gain new experiences...

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Digital payment is the future and here’s why

Ever since the pandemic, more and more people are embracing digital payment solutions. This is mainly because digital payments allow for more transparency...

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5 Things to consider before entering a global market

Before you expand your business on a global scale, you need to first understand the international market that you are dabbling into. It is vital to research the feasibility of your plan and what tools are required to execute it.

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TranSwap partners with 361 Degree Consultancy: Propelling Growth in SMEs

TranSwap announces its partnership with a leading cloud integrator in Singapore, 361 Degree Consultancy. This partnership is aimed to provide more solutions and tools for SMEs to grow and globalise...

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Does national debt affect the currency exchange rate?

National debt erodes the value of a country’s currency. Without a systemic crisis plan set in motion, it will negatively impact investment performance, inflation, job markets and so on. It is crucial that we develop a solid understanding of the relationship between national debt and the currency exchange rate to come up with solutions.

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What is your cash flow statement telling you?

A cash flow statement is one of the most useful markers of a business's status. It measures how well a company manages its cash position, which defines its ability to pay debts, fund existing operations and so on.

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Budget 2021: TranSwap’s effort in supporting the Singapore government’s initiatives

The trajectory of the pandemic will determine the immediate trajectory of global economic recovery. As a small, open economy, Singapore’s economic recovery is contingent on how the global situation plays out...

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US Dollar: How it became the global currency

The US Dollar, also known as the greenback is the world’s most traded currency. Due to its global acceptance, general stability and wide usage, it’s safe to say that the United States has dominated the global market. But how did it happen? How did the US dollar become the global currency and subsequently, the world’s leading superpower?

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Singapore's 2021 economic forecasts: The good, the bad and everything in between

Many economists have predicted Singapore 2021 economic forecast to have a positive growth despite the impacts of COVID-19. Despite the overall growth, some sectors are not spared from the virus’ destruction.

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Chinese ancient currency: A time filled with sycee

The value of the Chinese currency spans over thousands of years, holding some of the world’s most valuable history. Before the all-familiar Yuan, silver sycees were a major form of currency in Chinese history.

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Mistakes to avoid while transferring money overseas this Christmas

If you are looking forward to transferring money as a Christmas gift to your family who lives overseas during this holiday season, there are some pointers for you to look out for. If you fail to do so, you might risk missing the Christmas deadline or having to pay expensive exchange rates...

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Save more money with these cashback apps this Holiday

There is nothing wrong with spending a little extra during the holiday season. But if there is a way for you to save, then why not? Here are 5 cashback apps that can help you enjoy your Christmas shopping while keeping your bank account healthy...

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A whole new look for TranSwap

Introducing TranSwap’s brand new look with a user-friendly website and improved features. Read more to find out... Read more to find out... Read more to find out...

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5 Ways to Save Cost

Without proper savings, trying to stay afloat amidst a pandemic sounds almost impossible. Here are ways to save costs and to recession-proof your finances. Open to read more...

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