An in-depth look at the Qatar Rial (QAR)

With the World Cup taking place in Qatar between November and December 2022, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a deeper dive into the currency of the host nation. Below we’ll look at the history, the production and the economy that sits behind the Qatari Riyal. The Gulf Rupee was printed and managed by the […]

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 […]