Step-by-step: Setting up a bank account as an expat in Czechia
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Expats.cz spoke to an expat banking expert at UniCredit Bank about top tips when setting up a Czech bank account.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should I invest in Czechia or abroad?
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We asked a wealth manager about whether expats benefit more from investing within Czechia or in another country.
The simple secret to investing safely in Czechia
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Doing your due diligence on firms offering you investment advice is an indispensable aspect of careful investing.
Leader Talks: ČSOB’s Markéta Cechman on banks’ responsibility to customers and society
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As the financial sector undergoes deep digital change, education, security and social outreach are key priorities.
Travelers beware: Remember this tip when paying outside Czechia this summer
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Dynamic currency conversion, although designed to be convenient, often offers much worse exchange rates for consumers at ATMs and payment terminals.
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ASK AN EXPERT: What are the pros and cons of fundamental investment products?
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A wealth manager from Czech investment firm Wood & Co. explains the fundamentals of essential investment products.
New to Czechia? An expat banking expert shares top tips on getting your finances in order
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Sorting out your personal finances when arriving in the country, including setting up a bank account and transferring savings, doesn’t have to be daunting.
Investing top tips: Who’s really advising you?
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Why should you avoid being lured by unqualified ‘investment wealth managers’ who redirect you to other firms?
Czechia is embracing the euro: Here's how you can benefit
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It’s becoming easier to send euros, more profitable to deposit them, and many will be paid with the shared currency next year.
Upcoming changes will streamline key transactions and operations in Czechia
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Digital powers of attorney and shared ATM networks, spurred by the country’s digitization and tech efforts, aim to make life easier for consumers.
ASK AN EXPERT: What makes a great investor?
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We asked a wealth manager from Czech investment firm Wood & Co. about the qualities you need to invest wisely and successfully.
Investing top tips: Don’t be misled by unregulated advisers
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Expats.cz spoke to an expat-focused investment firm about the dangers of misrepresentation in the investment industry.
The way you sign into Raiffeisen internet banking is about to change
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Citing the need for extra security, Raiffeisenbank says consumers will need to scan a QR code via the mobile banking app, along with all the current steps.
The rent-to-own concept is turning dreams of Czech property ownership into reality
A product new to the Czech market opens up the possibility of home ownership for those unable to obtain a mortgage loan.
Czech banks are adjusting interest rates: What does this mean for you?
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Several banks in Czechia have decided to slightly drop their interest rates in response to the Czech central bank's decision to cut the base mortgage rate.
A compromise between cards and cash? Czech banks launch new payment system
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The new tool which negates the need for a classic payment terminal, helps reduces fees for businesses and is open to all bank clients.
Czech National Bank removes major hurdle in securing a mortgage
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An upcoming change will mean that, from 2024, people with higher levels of debt and lower incomes have a much higher chance of acquiring a mortgage.
