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Preparing vendor payments for the holidays: Best practices for CFOs
A CFO's guide to preparing vendor payments for the holiday season. Learn best practices for automating accounts payable, managing cash flow, and strengthening supplier relationships during your busiest period.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

The digital euro revolution: preparing for cross-border payments in Europe
A guide for businesses on the upcoming digital euro revolution. Understand what it means for your cross-border payments in Europe and learn how to prepare your financial operations for the future of money.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•9 minutes

Competing with Stripe Billing: Airwallex's Global Advantage After OpenPay
Searching for an alternative to Stripe Billing after OpenPay? This guide compares basic billing with a true global payment platform, showing why multi-currency accounts and integrated finance are essential.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

How AI is stopping payment spam before it hits your global business
With fraudsters using AI, your business needs a smarter defense. This guide explains how AI-powered fraud detection stops payment spam by analyzing patterns and anomalies in real-time to protect your global operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Corporate card rewards showdown 2025: Airwallex 1.5% cashback & 0% FX vs OFX's new virtual card
A 2025 corporate card showdown: Airwallex vs. OFX. This guide compares cashback rewards, 0% vs. variable FX fees, and spend controls to show which card is best for your international business spending.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

USD→AUD Business Transfers in 2025: Airwallex's 0.5% FX Margin vs OFX's Variable 0.4-1.5%—Which Option Saves a Six-Figure Company More?
Airwallex vs. OFX for large USD to AUD business transfers: who is cheaper? Our 2025 cost analysis compares FX margins & fees for $100k, $500k & $1M scenarios to find the true winner for your company.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes

Speed matters: US-to-Europe transfer times in 2025 – local rails with Airwallex vs OFX's 1-2 day window
Airwallex vs. OFX: Who's faster for US-to-Europe business payments? Our 2025 analysis compares real-world transfer times, from same-day local rail transfers to SWIFT's 1-2 day window, to find the true winner.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Referral & welcome bonuses in 2025: Airwallex's US$20k free FX + 30k miles vs OFX's introductory rate
Airwallex vs. OFX: Which 2025 welcome bonus is better for startups? We compare Airwallex's $20k free FX + miles against OFX's intro rate in a real-world scenario to see who delivers more value.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•4 minutes

Is Airwallex safe? FDIC insurance, partner banks & planned U.S. banking licence explained (2025 update)
Is Airwallex safe for your business funds? Our 2025 guide explains how Airwallex protects your money through partner banks, FDIC insurance, global regulations, and its planned U.S. banking license.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

E-Commerce payouts in 2025: Why SaaS & marketplace sellers prefer Airwallex's multi-currency wallet over OFX's global currency account
Airwallex vs. OFX: What's the best multi-currency wallet for SaaS & marketplace sellers? Our 2025 showdown compares fees, FX rates, and integrations to see which platform is best for your e-commerce business.
The Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Leveraging multi-currency accounts to help Canadian startups test U.S. markets cheaply
A guide for Canadian startups on how to test U.S. markets cheaply. Learn how a multi-currency account can help you cut FX costs, streamline cross-border payments, and scale your business without the high overhead.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

How Canadian retailers expand into the U.S. without adding overhead
A guide for Canadian retailers on U.S. market expansion. Learn how to overcome cross-border payment challenges, avoid high FX fees, and manage finances without the traditional overhead of a U.S. entity.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

How to evaluate the total cost of FX when growing abroad
A guide for global businesses on the total cost of foreign exchange (FX). Learn how to evaluate hidden costs like FX markups and transaction delays, and build a framework to optimize your international payments.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Why Canadian universities use fintech to manage international student fees
A guide for Canadian universities on using fintech to manage international student fees. Learn how to streamline cross-border payments, manage multi-currency accounts, and improve the student experience.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

Why Canadian SMEs prioritize global flexibility in their finance stack
A guide for Canadian SMEs on building a flexible finance stack for global growth. Learn why traditional banking falls short and how to manage international payments, multi-currency accounts, and expenses efficiently.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Canada vs Europe: fintech advantages in SaaS – and how Airwallex bridges the gap
A guide for SaaS businesses on the Canada vs. Europe fintech landscape. Understand the key differences in payment infrastructure and regulations, and learn how to bridge the gap for seamless cross-border operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

India's central bank stepping up NDF activity and impact on global payments
A guide for businesses on the RBI's increased NDF market activity. Understand the impact on the Indian Rupee, global payments, and your company's FX risk management strategy in 2025 and beyond.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

Why stable interest rates + reduced QT might reduce FX volatility (or not)
Will stable interest rates and less QT reduce FX volatility? This guide analyzes the arguments and explains what it means for your business's currency risk, offering strategies for navigating an uncertain market.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

Comparing pre-meeting FX volatility: how markets price in expectations vs real outcomes
A guide for businesses on navigating FX volatility around central bank meetings. Understand how markets price expectations vs. outcomes and learn strategies for managing currency risk in a volatile global economy.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

What weaker labor market data means for the Canadian dollar's outlook
With Canada's labor market weakening, what's the outlook for the Canadian dollar? This guide explains the impact on businesses and offers strategies for managing currency risk in 2025 and beyond.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•6 minutes

U.S.-Japan coordination on FX: what it means for global currency markets & cross-border trade
A guide for global businesses on U.S.-Japan FX coordination. Understand how central bank policies impact currency markets, cross-border trade, and your company's risk management strategy in 2025.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•7 minutes

Strategies for companies to hedge if their home currency is strengthening
Is a strengthening home currency hurting your international profits? This guide covers hedging strategies for businesses, from forward contracts to multi-currency accounts, to protect your margins from FX risk.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

How tariff policy and trade tensions are feeding into inflation expectations and FX risk
A guide for businesses on how new tariff policies are fueling inflation and FX risk. Understand the impact of trade tensions on your global operations and learn strategies to build financial resilience.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes

How transparency in FX reserve disclosures helps reduce currency risk for companies
A guide for global businesses on FX reserve transparency. Learn how to leverage central bank reserve disclosures and "Proof of Reserves" to manage currency risk, optimize hedging, and improve treasury operations.
Airwallex Editorial Team
•8 minutes