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FinanceStart-upsBusiness tips
How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)
Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.
David Beach
•10 minutes

Technology
What is a virtual debit card?
Learn what a virtual debit card is, how it works, and how it can help you streamline your business' finances.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Business tips
Top 20 European fintech events not to miss in 2024
Comprehensive list of the biggest fintech conferences in Europe, including top fintech events like Money20/20 in Amsterdam and Finovate Europe in London.
David Beach
•6 minutes
Business tips
How to calculate opportunity cost
An opportunity cost formula provides you with a way to measure the difference between two decisions, as a way to land on a rough value figure of one option over the other. Learn how to calculate opportunity cost with this simple formula.
Joe Romeo
•6 minutes

Start-upsFinance
Mind the gap: Why software platforms are outpacing banks in serving SMBs
Software platforms have a significant opportunity to outcompete banks in serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized businesses, suggests new Airwallex research
David Beach
•3 minutes

Finance
What is a telegraphic transfer?
In this article, we'll cover how telegraphic transfers work, and what the alternatives are for those who want cheaper and faster payments.
David Beach
•3 minutes

Business tips
Your guide to choosing the right payments provider
Choosing the right payments provider is no small feat. If you’re preparing a request for proposal (RFP), these questions are likely already top of mind. But there’s a lot more to think about—including the following, all of which are worth asking your potential provider.
•5 minutes

Company news
Introducing Bill Pay: Automate your accounts payable process and pay bills globally, all in one place
Manage each step of paying a bill within the Airwallex platform, from uploading the invoice, to approving, sending the payment, and syncing to your accounting software.
•5 minutes
Company news
Release notes: Earn returns on your money with the launch of Yield in Australia and take advantage of Payments enhancements
We’re excited to launch Yield in Australia - a flexible way to earn competitive returns on your multi-currency balances.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
TechnologyFinance
Embedded financial services demand soars among European SMBs as traditional banks fall short
Airwallex’s research highlights the growing European SMB demand to access payments, FX, accounts and cards from their software platforms, as traditional banks fall short.
David Beach
•3 minutes
FinanceBusiness tips
CNY vs CNH - Differences between the two Chinese Yuans
The Yuan has two forms: CNY (onshore) and CNH (offshore). Both types are equal in value when exchanged for each other but differ when exchanged for other currencies. Businesses need to understand these distinctions for efficient transactions with China.
David Beach
•5 minutes

Finance
Understanding the difference between corporate debit and credit cards
Should you choose a debit card or a credit card when applying for a company card? Choose Airwallex Borderless Cards for efficient company finance management, expense tracking, and zero-fee overseas payment fees via a multi-currency Visa card.
David Beach
•4 minutes