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Airwallex news
Release Notes: February 2022
We’ve been busy rolling out a bunch of new features and improvements to untangle your finances and help you grow your business — further and a whole lot faster. Have a read of what’s new in Airwallex in February.
Shani Ishigaki
•4 minutes

How do we attract and retain the best talent?
Recently I was asked the question: 'What keeps you up at night?’ Being a CEO, there are many things I obsess about, but one persistent question I have everyday is - how do we attract the best talent?
Jack Zhang
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Employee Airtime: Get to know EMEA's Director of Enterprise Sales, Ryan O'Holleran
Scuba Diver, Hiker and Savvy Salesman. Get to know EMEA's Director of Enterprise Sales, Ryan O'Holleran, Europe's first commercial Enterprise Sales hire.
Ryan O'Holleran
•6 minutes

Transfers
Mission Update: Reflecting on a year of milestones
Our first-ever annual Mission Update has landed. Here’s a snapshot (by the numbers) of the progress we made last year, and a little of what we’re working to achieve in 2022.
Shani Ishigaki
•10 minutes

A message from our Co-founder and CEO
I recently sat down to reflect on some of Airwallex's major achievements in 2021. From entering new markets and innovating new products, to reaching a US$5.5 billion valuation - 2021 was one for the books. In my latest blog, I look back at the team’s amazing accomplishments.
Jack Zhang
•10 minutes

Business banking
Why you should start an eCommerce business this Chinese New Year
As Hong Kong extends its lockdown measures into Chinese New Year, many people are turning to online shopping to do their shopping.
Alice Wong
•2 mins

Accounting
What are retained earnings? Advantages and disadvantages
Learn what retained earnings are, how they affect business, and their advantages and disadvantages for company finances and shareholder dynamics.
Regina Lim
•4 minutes

Airwallex news
Airwallex helps streetwear brand Young Goat spread their message globally
We caught up with the co-founder of streetwear brand Young Goat about their collaboration with Black Minds Matter, and how they took their business global.
Tilly Michell
•2 minutes

Business banking
What is open banking, how does it work, and why does it matter?
Learn what open banking is, how it works, and how it’s shaping the financial landscape in the UK and Europe.
Tilly Michell
•4 minutes

Transfers
The best way to transfer money from the UK to the US
In this article, we’ll compare different ways to send money from the UK to the US, and help you decide which method is right for your business.
Tilly Michell
•2 minutes

Business banking
How to write a killer business plan
Business plans are essential for getting investors onboard and steering your company into a successful future. Learn how to write a killer business plan with our step-by-step guide.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Airwallex news
Release Notes: December 2021
Collect payments from Canadian customers, a rebrand of expense cards, physical cards in the UK. Here are the releases and upcoming arrivals you need to know about in December 2021.
Shani Ishigaki
•2 minutes

Business banking
How to open a euro business bank account from the UK
If you’re a UK business with customers or suppliers in Europe, opening a euro bank account can save you a lot of money, here's how.
Tilly Michell
•3

Business banking
How to calculate cost of sales for your business
In this article we’ll talk you through the ins and outs of cost of sales, and why it’s such a vital concept for businesses.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Airwallex news
Airwallex helps FBA acquirer Olsam scale across borders
Sam Horbye, co-founder of the fast growing Amazon FBA aggregator, Olsam, shares how Airwallex has helped his company scale across borders.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Expense management
How to manage business expenses across remote teams
What's the best way for time-strapped bosses to manage expenses across remote teams? In this article, we'll show you the pitfalls to avoid, and the solutions that make managing expenses across borders easy.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

What the founder of Celle Skin learned from launching in the US
In this special Airwallex Customer Airtime episode, former Shark Tank ‘Shark’ Naomi Simson, caught up with the founder of Celle Skin to discuss the unexpected obstacles of launching into the US market—and how to overcome them.
Shani Ishigaki
•3 minutes

How we are keeping abreast of changes in the world of economic sanctions
As a global company, Airwallex must comply with different sets of economic sanctions, while also facilitating the global business of our clients. In this article, Amir Fadavi, Sanctions Compliance Specialist explores economic sanctions and why they are important.
Amir Fadavi
•7 minutes

Online payments
How to sell internationally on Amazon from the UK
In this article, we’ll cover how to set up a global Amazon seller account, how to make your product stand out to international customers, and how you can reduce the costs associated with selling products on Amazon across borders.
Tilly Michell
•6 minutes

Airwallex news
How to make your Google Ads budget stretch further
Want a better return on investment from your online ads budget? Here are 14 ways you can reduce spend and increase conversion rate on Google Ads.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Employee Airtime: Planes, Puppies and Profound Impact - Get to know US sales and operations dynamo Stephen Fung
Get to know Senior Sales Operations Manager Stephen Fung, employee number three in the US team at Airwallex.
•4 minutes

Airwallex news
Release Notes: November 2021
Enable push notifications, collect payments from Japanese customers. Here are the releases you need to know about in November 2021.
Shani Ishigaki
•2 minutes

Transfers
How to import goods to the UK: Your ultimate guide
This step-by-step guide to importing goods to the UK will help you save money, build customer loyalty, and establish a trusting relationship with suppliers.
Tilly Michell
•5 mintues

What is a Telegraphic Transfer (TT) and how do they work?
A telegraphic transfer refers to an electronic payment between two accounts and is often used for high-value and international transactions. Our article dives into everything you need to know.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes