MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA

Become more educated about
your finances | Foreign Exchange

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Chris Paizis

Head: Corporate FX
and International Banking

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Money Smart Week South Africa is a financial literacy campaign aimed at motivating and empowering all South Africans to become more educated about their finances. Financial literacy is essential for the growth and development of our Nation.



Foreign exchange is the act of trading or selling one currency for another. The exchange rate is used to determine how much it will cost you to buy one unit of currency. Chris Paizis from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking unpacks Foreign Exchange breaking down what you need to know about buying and selling currencies.

Chris-Paizis-author
Chris Paizis

Head: Corporate FX and International Banking

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