Rial currencies around the world

The Rial/Riyal name is based on the Latin term ‘regalis’ which literally means royal.  It shares a similar etymology to the ‘Real’ currency which can be found in Brazil and previously in Spain and Portugal which used the currencies called Real for many hundreds of years. Several Rial currencies use a Dinar or Dirham as […]

Which are the world’s most valuable currencies?

On a daily basis a currency’s value will change against another. When looking at their relative strength, it’s common to compare them against one of the major reserve currencies like USD, EUR or GBP.  Using data from Nov 2022 , we’ve compiled a list of the world’s ten most valuable currencies and explained why they have […]

Currency Unions outside of Europe

When you hear the term ‘Currency Union’ you probably think: Euro. Most people would. It’s by far the most high profile and successful monetary union. However what surprises many people is the fact that: a) it’s not the only one currently in existence and; b) it’s not the first one either. In fact there are […]

Cornerstone expands to Middle East

New General Manager APAC and Middle East, Robert O’Brien, appointed to lead our new Dubai office. Cornerstone FS plc (AIM: CSFS), the cloud-based provider of international payment, currency risk management and electronic account services to SMEs, announces that it has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai. The new […]