Forex Helpline
Forex
Collinson Forex provides a complete range of foreign exchange services globally. Client relationships are at the heart of our business. By working closely with our clients, we strive to truly understand their business requirements and thus assist them to implement effective FX strategies.
Rates
New Zealand
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NZD / USD+0.6677
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NZD / GBP+0.5077
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NZD / EUR+0.5622
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NZD / AUD+0.9226
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NZD / JPY+70.4891
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NZD / CAD+0.8875
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NZD / SGD+0.9141
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NZD / CHF+0.6076
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NZD / HKD+5.175
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NZD / THB+20.7695
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NZD / ZAR+11.6417
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NZD / DKK+4.1889
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NZD / SEK+5.7995
Australian
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AUD / USD+0.7237
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AUD / GBP+0.5503
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AUD / EUR+0.6093
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AUD / NZD+1.0839
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AUD / JPY+76.4041
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AUD / CAD+0.962
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AUD / SGD+0.9908
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AUD / CHF+0.6586
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AUD / HKD+5.6092
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AUD / THB+22.5124
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AUD / ZAR+12.6186
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AUD / DKK+4.5404
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AUD / SEK+6.2862
Euro
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EUR / USD+1.1878
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EUR / GBP+0.9031
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EUR / AUD+1.6411
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EUR / NZD+1.7788
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EUR / JPY+125.3884
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EUR / CAD+1.5788
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EUR / SGD+1.626
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EUR / CHF+1.0808
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EUR / HKD+9.2054
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EUR / THB+36.9456
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EUR / ZAR+20.7086
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EUR / DKK+7.4514
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EUR / SEK+10.3163
United Kingdom
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GBP / USD+1.3152
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GBP / EUR+1.1073
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GBP / AUD+1.8172
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GBP / NZD+1.9697
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GBP / JPY+138.8413
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GBP / CAD+1.7482
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GBP / SGD+1.8005
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GBP / CHF+1.1968
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GBP / HKD+10.1931
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GBP / THB+40.9094
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GBP / ZAR+22.9304
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GBP / DKK+8.2509
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GBP / SEK+11.4232
United States
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USD / GBP+0.7604
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USD / EUR+0.8419
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USD / AUD+1.3817
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USD / NZD+1.4977
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USD / JPY+105.568
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USD / CAD+1.3292
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USD / SGD+1.369
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USD / CHF+0.91
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USD / HKD+7.7503
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USD / THB+31.1055
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USD / ZAR+17.4351
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USD / DKK+6.2736
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USD / SEK+8.6856
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Commentary
Daily Market Commentary 6th August 2020
Equity markets continued to surge, supported by massive monetary stimulus and improving economic data. European markets rallied after some stronger Composite and Services PMI data, while EU Retail Sales posted gains. US share markets continued to rally and confidence grew, shaking off worries over the pandemic and sucking up massive fiscal and monetary stimulus. ISM non-Manufacturing expanded, while US PMI data was flat and the ADP Jobs Report was a big miss, on expectations. This could be a warning signal for the all important Non-Farm Payrolls report. The rising sentiment allowed the USD to decline, with the EUR jumping to
Daily Market Commentary 5th August 2020
Global equities continued to climb, supported by the absolute ocean of monetary and fiscal stimulus, plus stronger Manufacturing data in Europe, Asia and the USA. US Factory Orders expanded 6.2% and earnings have been strong in both Europe and the USA, except for a growing concern in the banking sector. Banks are reporting massive expansions of bad debt provisions, signaling some testing times ahead. The EUR was steady, trading 1.1780, while the GBP drifted back to 1.3050. The RBA left rates unchanged, but the associated commentary allowed some confidence to boost markets. The RBA Governor said that the economic downturn
Daily Market Commentary 4th August 2020
Global equity markets surged to open trading in August, boosted by stronger than expected Manufacturing , in Europe and the USA. The pandemic is experiencing a serious second wave across Europe, Australia and the USA. This has resulted in an extension and increase of lock-down restrictions in Melbourne, Victoria, in an attempt to get the infection rates under control. The restriction will negatively impact Victoria and Australia’s recovery. Tension between the USA and China continue to rise, with Secretary Pompeo confirming the President will act against data gathering Chinese software companies operating in the USA. The rising tensions between the
Managing FX risk
Collinson Forex provides a full service in FX risk exposure management, using a variety of market products. If you have FX exposure that needs to be managed, we can provide a strategy to minimise your risk, and help to take advantage of any potential gains, using market fluctuations – thus also helping to protect sales margins and budgeted FX rates.
FX Payments
Foreign currencies transferred to 180 countries. 30 currencies available. Amounts, beneficiary details (encrypted database storage), exchange rate set with dealers. Payment transferred securely as per instructions.
FX receipts
Receiving foreign currencies. Talk to our global dealers advising the currency, amount and date paid. We provide bank details for foreign currency receipts as required. Rates are agreed on advice or following receipt of funds. Upon receipt of funds we advise the client and pay on their instruction.
Forward Contracts
Forward Contracts All clients who wish to enter into a forward contract with Collinson Forex must meet certain requirements as per current legislation before this can be offered. Please contact our global dealers to discuss this and your particular requirements.
Market orders
Setting market orders (including stop loss orders) at desired levels will be monitored 24 hours a day (good ’til cancelled – GTC). If currency rates in global markets trade at order levels, a deal is effected and advised.
Get in contact
Our Team
John Collinson
Managing Director
John is a stalwart of the financial markets, having been involved in the sector since 1985 and founding Collinson Forex in 1994. His previous experience was as a senior FX dealer with Citibank Auckland, and banking roles include BT London. John is a graduate of Canterbury University with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Alex Feneridis
Treasury Trader
Alex is a graduate from the University of Auckland, attaining his Bachelor of Commerce degree, and has been with Collinsons since 2008.
Costa Feneridis
Treasury Partner
Costa has been in the financial markets since 1985, and has held various senior treasury roles. He has been with Collinsons since 1997.
Paul Bettany
Foreign Exchange Partner
Paul has been in the financial markets since 1983 and joined Collinsons in 1996. His experience in banking includes Citibank Auckland and Citibank London. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Auckland. Paul is currently based in Australia where his role involves business development for Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
Andrew Clayton
Foreign Exchange Partner
Andrew is a graduate from the University of Auckland, and has been with Collinsons since 2000. He has previously held the roles of settlements manager and Commercial FX Dealer
Dave Crombie
Foreign Exchange Partner
Dave has been involved in the foreign exchange markets since 1986. During this time he has been a FX trader for ASB and a wholesale FX broker for Astley & Pearce in Wellington and Sydney. On his return to New Zealand in 1996 he helped start NZ Direct FX before joining Thomas Cook as a senior manager in 1998. Dave joined Collinsons in 1999 and has been part of the Commercial Sales team since then,also working on developing our Sydney client base.
Glenn Eie
Foreign Exchange Partner
Glenn is originally from Norway, and graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He has held various roles since joining Collinsons in 2004, including assistant treasurer, settlement manager and Commercial FX dealer.
Amy Collinson
European Representative
Amy gained a Bachelor of management degree from the Univeristy of Waikato. After completing her degree she moved to Europe to compete on the international show jumping circuit. She was also involved in the management of stables in Denmark and the Netherlands. She is now based in France training with French gold medalist Roger Yves Bost. Amy is our European representative currently investigating the market, licensing and cross border transactions.
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