Jayne has experience in Managerial, Project Assurance & Advisory roles in the Financial Markets. She has a particular interest in issues affecting foreign students and runs the BER Scholarship programme.
So you’ve enjoyed the excitement and celebrations for being accepted into an institution overseas to study, now,down to the logistics. What do you need to have in place to ensure that the transition to student life overseas goes as smooth as possible whilst also making sure that you’re being money smart? Here are BER’s top […]
The Australian government offers a broad range of scholarships and fellowships for international students to study in Australia.
BER is a Foreign Exchange comparison website with strong links to and involvement in FinTech Australia. The aim of the platform is to assist individuals and small businesses to navigate the complex, and often perplexing, international money transfer market through an FX calculator, reviews, ratings, comparisons, and news. For 2018, BER has launched a scholarship for […]
Xiong Xiao, a PhD candidate currently studying and teaching at the University of Western Australia is awarded BestExchangeRate.com's first scholarship for foreign students in Australia.
There are multiple methods and modes to travel money these days. The most seasoned nomads will share that they mix it up with some cash, a pre-paid travel card or a travel credit card. This provides multiple options when you are on the road whilst also minimising the risk of being stranded with no money […]
Expat Preparation Checklist So you’ve made the big decision to move overseas and become a citizen of the globe. You’ve decided to explore and experience a new culture, taste new foods, immerse yourself in the context of a different language, currency, and an overall new way of life as an expat. For many, this will […]
According to Fortune magazine, Apple sold 18 million apple watches in 2017 which is a 50% increase on the previous year and the highest number of shipments for any wearable vendor. With an increase in Apple watch users it follows that available apps for Apple watch will continue to grow and, whereas in the past […]
We take a look at five tips that can help you avoid common mistakes and save money on overseas property purchases.
With 5 of the top 50 universities in the world being in Australia in 2022, it should come as no surprise that this is the third most popular international student destination in the world (www.topuniversities.com). Australia offers world class study facilities and educators, providing both local and international students a diverse range of study options. […]
A guide to money saving tips for international students planning or already studying in Australia.
Be smart and get the best exchange rate for regular payments Millions of international students are studying outside their home countries which can add up to be a substantial expense. Eliminating unnecessary foreign exchange costs is therefore a great first step to ensuring that more of your hard-earned money is spent on you and your […]