Contactless payments in Czechia: 5 new trends and technologies to know
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As cash use declines, techy new payment options are taking center stage in Czechia, from wearable devices to app-based solutions.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should I get professional investment help?
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Deciding whether to go it alone or pay expert managers will make a big difference to your investment journey.
ASK AN EXPERT: What do I need to start investing in Czechia?
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A few easy steps are all that’s needed to start growing your money with professional wealth managers.
New laws in Czechia: You will now need to declare cross-border EU cash transfers
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A set of new laws signed by President Petr Pavel include rules on declaring large sums of cash inside the EU as well as newly changed digital registers.
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.
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?
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.
Bookstore employee returns CZK 130,000 hidden in a horror novel
The book, cash, and owner were safely reunited after four years thanks to a secondhand bookstore worker's honesty.
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Expat life hacks: How to take advantage of Czech bank bonuses
Some of the biggest banks in Czechia offer thousands of crowns just for creating an account: here is a selection of the best offers.
Fitch Ratings upgrades the Czech Republic's economic outlook to stable
American credit rating agency Fitch has revised their long-term outlook for Czechia after giving the country a negative rating in 2022.
EXPLAINED: How to transfer money via mobile number in Czechia
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A newly launched service offered by the country’s largest banks streamlines the process of transferring money between accounts.
Czechia's highest-denomination banknote gets a 2023 reprint
Featuring First Republic President Tomáš Masaryk, the bill has the longest lifespan of all Czech banknotes.
How to defeat inflation by unlocking lucrative investment opportunities in Czechia
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Amid a plethora of financial services providers on the Czech market, one investment bank stands out for its innovative approach and proven profitability.
Losing value: Difficult times may be ahead for the Czech crown
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The Czech crown weakened in recent months amid a deceleration in inflation and an end to central bank foreign-exchange interventions.
Czech trade unions push for increase in minimum wage to CZK 19,500 monthly
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The Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions is advocating for a significant rise in the country's minimum wage, up to CZK 19,500 from next year.
Czechs' unpaid debt rises at fastest rate in last 10 years
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Cumulatively, Czechs owed CZK 29.2 billion between January and June this year.
Why investing in startups could be the key to success during an economic downturn
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When potentially profitable projects arise, it is better to approach them when the market cools down, describes Petr Šíma, partner at DEPO Ventures.
