A Guide to Avoiding Social Media IPO Scams Social media provides opportunities for communication, networking and access to information. However, this digital landscape has also become a breeding ground for scams and fraudulent activities. At Al Ansari Financial Services, we’re committed to combating social media scams. Our initiatives aim to empower individuals to identify and […]

Saving Money on Foreign Currency Exchange Here are some tips to help you save money on foreign currency exchange: Compare exchange rates: Different currency exchange providers may offer different rates, so it’s a good idea to compare rates from multiple providers before making a transaction. Be aware of your credit cards’ foreign transaction fees: Many […]

How Does Remittance Impact Sustainable Development? Remittances constitute a significant source of revenue for low- and middle-income migrant countries (LMICs). Amid the global economic downturn, remittances to LMICs reached USD 626 billion in 2022 per the KNOMAD Migration and Development Brief No. 37. International remittance flows have proven remarkable resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling global […]

What is World Water Day and how do we celebrate it? As part of the 2030 Agenda, the world committed to the Sustainable Development Goal #SDG6 in 2015, the pledge that everyone would have safely managed water and sanitation by 2030. To date, human rights to water and sanitation of individuals and sectors of the […]

Understanding how digital remittances contribute to women’s financial health Financial health is an emerging topic of research and practice that includes four important aspects of an individual’s financial life: financial security, financial resilience, financial control and financial freedom. Financially healthy migrants can effectively meet their immediate needs, absorb financial shocks, fulfil financial goals and feel […]

SMART Financial New Year’s Resolutions: How Do You Make Them? We all have different ways of embracing the promises of new beginnings: some people create vision boards, others reorganise their living or working spaces, and most of us write resolutions. Setting and fulfilling resolutions for the New Year can be challenging, but doing so is […]