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Client portal workshops, team expansion, and the beginning of Christmas festivities! It’s been a productive month at Privalgo HQ 🚀.  Here are a few November highlights from across our teams: We gathered a group of Privalgo leaders to prioritise our next-generation client portal features. Hosted by Hatched, our UX partner, we mapped out what matters most to our clients, following extensive user research. The US election saw increased activity from our clients securing currency risk management solutions for their businesses. 📈 We welcomed several new joiners who will be instrumental in helping us on our scaling journey, including Pritha Prasad as Senior Application Support Engineer (pictured here with our Tech team in their release day shirts ✨) and Levi Huntingdon as Business Development Manager.  To kick off the festive season, we hosted our very own pub quiz in the Privalgo office that saw fierce competition between teams. We officially surpassed our fundraising goal, raising £16,000 for our charity partner, Grief Encounter! A proud milestone for us in our efforts to help more young people access support in the face of a devastating loss. 🎉 Here’s to the last month of an impactful 2024!  #privalgo #fx #fintech  

A warm welcome to Levi Huntingdon, who has joined Privalgo as Business Development Manager! 🎉    Levi is an experienced sales professional who has worked in business development roles both in the UK and Australia, at Incognito, IndustraCom, and Totaljobs.    As we continue to expand our business development squads, we’re really happy to have Levi joining us on our mission to deliver the FX and payment industry’s best service.     In Levi’s own words, “it feels like an ideal time to be joining Privalgo, as the company continues to go from strength to strength in its offering and international expansion. I’m looking forward to working with the expert team”.    Welcome, Levi! We’re glad to have you with us. #NewStarter #TeamGrowth #InternationalPayments #FX

Last night, we got stuck into a much-loved part of British culture and hosted the first Privalgo Pub Quiz! 🏆   Team P were put to the test in our office, facing questions on sport, music, celebrities, films, and much more. After four rounds of intense quizzing, Bratz were crowned champions! The winning team consisting of Maria Burns, CA, Jessica Allen, Siobhan Nicholls, Parveena Johal, Olivia Clark, and Aimée Holland claimed top prize with a winning score of 60.5 points. 👑 But the night wasn’t just about testing our general knowledge – it was also about bringing the team together, having some laughs, and celebrating our culture here at Privalgo. A big thank you to everyone who joined in and made it such a fantastic evening. And, of course, congratulations to our winning team! We can’t wait to see you all at the next one! #PubQuiz #CompanyCulture #InternationalPayments #FX

A warm welcome to Pritha Prasad, who just joined Privalgo as Senior Application Support Engineer! 🚀  Pritha is a powerhouse problem solver with a remarkable track record of technical expertise across leading technology companies.  Most recently, she's made significant contributions at Smartr365, UI Path, and Atlassian where she's specialised in redesigning applications, automating infrastructure, and delivering strategic RPA solutions. Driven by intellectual curiosity, Pritha has a unique talent for quickly uncovering customer pain points and developing innovative solutions. Her customer-centric approach and refined skill set make her an exceptional addition to Team P. In Pritha's own words: "I'm excited to continue leveraging my problem-solving skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and create strategic solutions that help businesses thrive." Welcome to the team, Pritha! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make.  #TechInnovation #RPAExpert #Fintech 

Secrets of Scale: experience the energy in 30 seconds 🎥 Last month, we opened the doors of our London HQ for our first-ever event, Secrets of Scale—a night packed with honest conversations about the highs, lows, and lessons of scaling a business. From navigating uncertainty to cultivating high-performing teams, our panellists shared invaluable insights into what it really takes to grow a business in 2025 and beyond. Watch the video below to relive the incredible evening! Another huge thank you to our panellists for their golden nuggets of scaling advice: 🚀 Jennifer Raines, Founder of YRH Finance Team 🚀 Simon Nimmo, Founder of Charles Cameron and Associates & Alexander Hall 🚀 Laura Wathen, CFO at Funding Xchange 🚀 Daniel Biggs, CEO & Co-Founder of Privalgo Missed out on joining us for Secrets of Scale? Follow us on LinkedIn and keep your eyes peeled for future events! #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #InternationalPayments #FX 

We’re making the world of FX and international payments smoother and easier. Just ask our clients ⬇️ . At Privalgo, we know that managing foreign exchange and international payments can sometimes feel daunting. That’s why our Relationship Managers go above and beyond to make our client’s experiences as seamless as possible. We recently received this review from one of our clients, highlighting the support and care that one of our Relationship Managers, Louis Fitzgerald, brings to every transaction: "I was rather scared about the whole operation, but Louis made it very easy and smooth." We’re proud to offer a service that our clients really value; a service that goes beyond just delivering efficient payments, but offers helpful human support throughout. Congratulations Louis on the great feedback and keep up the good work! 👏 If you’re looking for a payments provider who makes complex processes feel straightforward and stress-free, get in touch with us today: https://lnkd.in/dR8WJJq #ClientExperience #RelationshipManagement #InternationalPayments #FX 

We’re excited to share that we’ve raised over £16,000 for Grief Encounter in 2024! 🎉 Thanks to contributions from hundreds of donors, we’re proud to say that we’ve smashed our fundraising target for our charity partner of the year. Team P stormed the London Landmarks Half Marathon, powered the London to Brighton Cycle Ride and conquered Tough Mudder to raise funds for an amazing cause. Despite already reaching our target, we’re just as motivated as ever to continue raising crucial funds for Grief Encounter this year. Grief Encounter support children and young people cope with the death of someone close. Later this year, we’ll be hosting the second edition of the Privalgo Bake Sale. Team P will release their inner star baker as we take part in a day of sweet treats, competition, and team spirit, all while supporting our partner charity. Thank you so much to everyone who’s donated to us in 2024 – you’ve really made a difference to an amazing charity. You can donate and stay up to date with our fundraising efforts here: https://lnkd.in/edaf4nWA #griefencounter #fundraising #charity #fx #internationalpayments 

Would you pay £5 for your morning cup of coffee? ☕️ A takeaway flat white from Pret A Manger would’ve cost you £2.45 in 2019. Today, the same coffee will now set you back £3.60 – a 47% increase. Globally, coffee prices are currently at a 13-year high. According to the International Coffee Organization, the cost of one pound (450g) of coffee beans is up 55% compared to 2023.  Coffee drinkers will be well aware of the rising prices, but why exactly is this happening?  In our latest article, we’re looking into why UK importers are paying more for their coffee, how these costs are being passed on to consumers, and what businesses can do to cut costs and manage risk.  Swipe right to learn more or follow the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ecVzNPNF #coffee #coffeeimports #coffeeuk #fx #internationalpayments 

October has drawn to a close, and what an incredible month it's been at Privalgo! 🚀 Here are some of our highlights:     💫 Our Settlements team shattered all previous records, processing 14% more payments than our previous best month! The team’s outstanding performance continues to be vital to our growth and ability to service more clients than ever before.      🎉 We celebrated a milestone moment by hosting our first event at our new headquarters. Secrets of Scale brought together industry leaders who shared invaluable insights with an enthusiastic audience of clients and partners.     💡 Behind the scenes, we're making significant progress on an exciting project to further enhance our user experience. We’ve conducted in-depth workshops and client interviews to ensure we're delivering the best possible experience for our customers – stay tuned for updates!     📈 The Autumn budget and upcoming US election results continued to create both challenges and opportunities, with our expert team providing crucial guidance to clients navigating the complex FX landscape.    We're proud of these achievements and grateful to our amazing clients and partners who continue to trust us with their foreign exchange needs. Here's to an equally exciting November ahead!     #FX #InternationalPayments #Privalgo 

It's just one week until the 2024 US election. With the vote too close to call, here are the key things you need to know about its impact on USD: 💵 Polls are predicting a tight race between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Historically, US elections have spooked financial markets. The uncertainty they create often leads to sudden, sharp swings in the value of the dollar. Mainly, this is due to investors reassessing their expectations for economic policy, trade relations, and government spending based on the likely winner. For businesses that send or receive USD payments, the next two weeks could be a crucial time to evaluate your currency risk management strategy. Swipe right to learn the potential impact of the election on the dollar or read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9rvspKt #USelection2024 #dollar #USD #internationalpayments #fx