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By Prem Raja · 3 min read
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Prem Raja
Founder & Editor, The Currency Desk · London, United Kingdom
Prem Raja is a foreign exchange market specialist, financial commentator and the founder of The Currency Desk. With more than 15 years in the FX industry, he has advised private individuals, businesses, property investors and high net worth clients on international payments, currency risk management and FX strategy. He holds the CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma (IAD) and is known for balanced, data-driven commentary that translates complex economic events into plain English.
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