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Introduction
International payments made easy Currency experts for businesses and individuals. At Global Reach Partners you’re more than just a number. Our experienced team take the time to understand your unique currency needs and provide specialist guidance on how to make the markets work for you. With an exceptional range of products and bank-beating rates of exchange, we provide dynamic, modern, personable solutions to all your foreign exchange requirements.
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About us
Breaking the mould We like to be different. That is why we are not just your average foreign exchange provider. We are dynamic. Passionate about what we do and driven to be the best. We are the brightest minds in our field and we push ourselves to innovate; to improve; to produce exceptional results. What’s more? We get you. We understand that your business is unique; that your needs are specific; that you a want service that is tailored to you – not just to anybody. A definitive service for business decision makers. We make the markets work for you.
Polterabend
In Germany, it is a tradition that on the eve of a couple’s wedding, the guests smash crockery outside the door of the bride’s parents, or the bride and groom’s home. The custom is believed to bring luck and prosperity in the couple’s wedded life.
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Heritage and experience
Composure. Dedication. Skill. The foreign exchange market can be complicated. Knowing when to make a move and how to execute it, are both integral skills in achieving the best result possible at the time. Origami We’ve put a great deal of time and dedication into perfecting our craft. Years of hard work and focus have kept us on a path of evolution, with a solid track record of success for our clients. This strength in our heritage has enabled us to build a team of highly-experienced industry experts, who continually demonstrate the skill and initiative that are needed to consistently deliver excellence for your business.
From ‘oru’ meaning ‘to fold’ and ‘kami’ (gami) meaning ‘paper’. The ancient art of paper folding is renowned throughout the world and admired for the intricate skill set it demands. The remarkable artwork produced can be attributed to the patience, proficiency and mathematical reasoning demonstrated by the origamist.
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Products
All the bells and whistles…
For Business Spot Forex
In the ever-changing foreign exchange markets, Spot Forex trading lets you to take advantage of movements in values.
Market Orders
We continually apply ourselves to every move, pushing ourselves harder and committing to every step we take. Which is why we go to extra lengths to make sure that our products and services are performing at their best for you.
Our range of treasury services help identify and mitigate the normal risks associated with foreign exchange – covering all aspects of cash management, including banking structures, cash pooling and cash concentration techniques.
GRP Online Arrange a Market Order and set instructions to buy or sell currency whenever the market hits a desired rate.
Forward Contracts
There are many different elements that go into making a truly exceptional performance. In time and in rhythm, we work as a team – but it’s not just about walking through a routine.
Risk management & hedging
Combining up-to-the-minute information with userfriendly technology, GRP Online is the fastest, smartest way to buy and sell currencies and make international payments.
Enjoy the protection of securing top exchange rates and maintaining them for future payments with a Forward Contract.
FX Options
If you require greater flexibility than Spot and Forward contracts can offer, then our fully owned subsidiary Corporate FX+ Limited have an extended choice of FX Options.
So whether your currency requirements are corporate or personal, we have a full range of solutions ready to satisfy your unique circumstances.
Morris dancing
The English folk tradition of Morris dancing has a legacy thought to date back to the middle 15th century. The rhythmic music and colourful clothing are synonymous of the vibrant tradition. Bells, tassels and handkerchiefs are just some of the added accessories that complement the full Morris experience.
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Currency
Our top currencies
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01. United States Dollar
The colloquialism “Buck” is often used to describe Dollars in various nations and dates back to the
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02. Euro
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Introduced in 1999, the Euro was assigned the massive feat of creating a central currency for the European
18th century where it may have originated with the colonial
nations. It has since replaced long-established currencies,
leather trade.
becoming the second highest traded currency in the world.
10 03. Japanese Yen
04. British Pound
07. Canadian Dollar
Natively pronounced ‘en’, the official currency
Officially named ‘Pound Sterling’, the great British
Various currencies were used throughout the Canadian
of Japan was established in 1871. The notes are
Pound is the oldest currency in the world still in
states until 1821, when the Dollar was officially
08. Hong Kong Dollar
Despite temporarily being withdrawn from circulation during the Second World War, the Hong Kong Dollar
cleverly designed with a small Braille section to aid visually-
circulation. Monetary notes were issued in 1694 and were
introduced. Since then, the one Dollar coin has affectionately
has since flourished to become one of the top-ten most traded
impaired handlers.
engraved with a promise of payment to the Bank of England.
come to be known as the ‘Loonie’ and the two Dollar, the ‘Toonie’.
currencies in the world.
05. Australian Dollar
06. Swiss Franc
09. Swedish Krona
Australia’s money has had strong influence throughout
The Swiss Franc is the only surviving version of the
Known in English as “The Swedish Crown”, the Krona
the world, not only due to its trading value but also
Franc still issued in Europe. As there are multiple
was the 9th most traded currency in value by April
10. New Zealand Dollar
Decimalisation began here in 1967, when the islands also adopted their Dollar currency. Their money is
because of its innovation. It is the first plastic (polymer) money
languages spoken in Switzerland, Latin is used for language-
2010. The currency was introduced in 1873 by the Scandinavian
informally known as the ‘Kiwi’ after the iconic bird associated
to be circulated – it can last four times longer than paper notes.
neutral inscriptions on the coins.
Monetary Union, which lasted until WWI.
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Our dealers
A personal touch… It is often thought that foreign exchange is a matter of ‘head’ not ‘heart’. At Global Reach Partners we like to keep things personal – we think you’ll find this quite refreshing. Our service is always one-to-one and when you open an account, you’ll be assigned a dedicated dealer who will be on-hand to assist you whenever needed. They will guide you in all areas of foreign exchange and help you to identify the best ways of enhancing your strategy, for now and for the future. Your dealer’s extensive insight and currency expertise will be an invaluable resource, enabling you to take advantage of market movements, with all the necessary risk management systems in place. So you can feel confident you’ve made the best choice.
Dim sum – ‘Touch your heart’
Whether for an everyday gathering, or the celebration of a special event – the culinary delights of dim sum and traditional tea have become a long-established custom of Chinese social unions. It is apt, therefore, that the Cantonese delicacy can literally be translated to mean ‘touch your heart’.
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Security
Our heritage The reputation of Global Reach Partners has been established through many years of loyalty to our clients and a fixed commitment to our core values. Our solid foundations, which began in 2001, have been built on trust, expertise and a firm moral grounding. For your peace of mind, Global Reach Partners Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the provision of payment services and as such, all funds designated for a payment service are safeguarded. All other funds are kept in client transaction accounts. We are a registered Money Services Business (MSB) with HM Revenues and Customs, and are subject to Money Laundering Regulations 2007. Our subsidiary Corporate FX+ Limited is also fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and has a wealth of experience in dealing Spot, Forward and FX Options.
Aboriginal art
Traditional art of the Aborigines was typically inspired by religious rituals and ceremonies. It was also an important means of communication for tribal people. For security, they started using dots to disguise secret information. ‘Over-dotting’ became critical for obscuring private and sacred information.
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Corporate clients “Global Reach Partners’ approach is different. They have always taken the time to understand my business and I see the value in being able to speak to them at any time about my currency and payments.” Kaj Abrahamsen | Food and drink imports
“The online platform is really easy to use. I really like that we have one personal dealer, who is easy to contact and understands our requirements. We have achieved our Euro pricing goals.” Sarah French | Specialist distribution
What our clients say “We have been using Global Reach Partners for many years and have found that their
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service is outstanding. We have saved so much money on foreign currency purchases compared to our bank. We also want to give special thanks to our dealer who always keeps me updated on the market and informs me on our favourable market conditions based on our requirements. I highly recommend Global Reach Partners to any business that trades overseas and wants to save money.” Mohammed Rahman | Charitable organisation
Personal clients
Communication is key to any working relationship. As trained listeners, we take the time to hear what you have to say and as a company, we apply feedback in order to evolve and enhance our systems for the better.
“The team are friendly, professional and very easy to talk to. The service is good and the transactions are quick.” Anne Murdock
“We have been using your organisation for 6 years, speaking to our dedicated dealer throughout this period. He has been friendly and polite and giving efficient service at all times.” Barbara Chinn
When you join Global Reach Partners, your voice will always be heard.
“You make FX dealing simple and painless by doing exactly what you say you will do.”
If you want to know what it’s really like to work with us, here’s what some of our clients have to say…
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Safe hands Capable hands, expert service and trusted guidance for your currency requirements. Ready to prove our worth.
United States Dollar
The US Dollar is the currency most used in international transactions and is the world’s most dominant reserve currency.
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Global Reach Partners Ltd is a company registered in England under registration number 4344764 and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the provision of payment services (Firm Reference Number 504315).