Welcome our new content series celebrating what it means to be a global citizen in the digital age
Some of the biggest global trends and innovations are being born out of the human desire to reach further, move faster and connect deeper. Advancements in technology, greater expectation for transparency, and a need for responsible living and business are just some of the most prevalent trends and ideas that challenge, question, and further our global society.
At OFX, our mission is to help you understand such movements through technology, people and insight; ultimately empowering our customers to thrive in a fast moving, ever-changing world. Enjoy the series and please share your experiences.
What do global citizens truly value? Here are four emerging trends that are impacting the way we work, live and travel.
A global study surveyed 800 global citizens and interviewed 4 key opinion leaders on the future of global living and work. Find out the top trends.
Research shows consumers expect a fuss-free, seamless experience, so how will businesses lead the way?
Technology is shaping a new workforce as people are increasingly driven to more flexible and empowered ways of working.
Report findings show we are increasingly moving from a society shaped by notions of place, to one shaped by work, goals and interests.
The shift in consumer sentiment means sustainable business practices are more important than ever.
The way technology influences our everyday lives is beginning to extend into the workplace. Are you preparing for a changing work environment?
The Where the World’s Moving Global Report shows sustainability concerns are influencing our purchasing decisions.
Our lives have become more mobile and fluid than ever, so what does this mean for the future of home ownership?
Where does intelligence begin? Can creativity be programmed? Global AI ethicist, Kriti Sharma, shares her perspectives.
How will people and cities have to adapt to a driverless future? Founder of aerospace company Matternet, Andreas Raptopoulos, weighs in.
Fleets of autonomous vehicles will transform the way we work, live and travel across the globe. This is just the beginning.
City of Detroit’s Chief Storyteller, Aaron Foley, shares in on the city’s renaissance and the importance of a sense of place and belonging.
How do we live better in a world of ever increasing urban density? IKEA Australia's Sustainability Manager, Dr Kate Ringvall, explains.
Simon Griffiths, co-founder and CEO of Who Gives a Crap, shares how they turned a crowdfunding project into a multi-million dollar company.
When it comes to crowdfunding, there is no such thing as an overnight success story. Hear from 3 of those that worked.
Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Vincent Stanley, shares how his initial sense of corporate responsibility has broadened.
Taking destiny into their own hands, digital nomads are finding they can control how, when and where they work.
How must ‘born-global’ companies navigate complexity to seize the opportunities of a boundary-less world?
OFX customer Matt Gillespie swapped Queensland's white sand beaches for Japan's pristine powder snow to run Hakuba Snow Tours.
With a greater awareness of the way clothing is produced, a demand for sustainable and ethical fashion has emerged.
There are 244 million people working and living in cultures alien to their own. How do you find a place to belong when you can belong anywhere?
Imagine a shared edible garden, a café fragrant with locally roasted beans, a sunny rooftop deck, all bustling with the chatter of local residents.
Reinvigorating the business world with their sense of purpose and resilience, a new breed of investor is redefining the parameters of capitalism.
With brands increasingly embracing AI and machine learning, they will be able to determine what we want, before we want it.
Collaboration apps, document sharing services and video conferencing systems – they're all making work quicker and more efficient.
Future financial transactions will feature facial recognition technology and possibly wearables, hearables and implants.
Jorge Gaviria found an opportunity to create enormous social impact in his Masienda supply chain.
Wilhelm Liebenberg on how travel and international inspiration creates cutting edge businesses.
Lisa Curtis partners with local harvesters and female-owned farm cooperatives to bring moringa products to the U.S.
Louis Cole talks about how life as a travel vlogger has broadened his view on international cultures.
Purchasing a house in Guanajuato, Mexico became a life-changing reality for Dave Harmon.
Meet those with the skill, cultural open-mindedness, adventurous spirit and persistence to succeed in business abroad.
OFX and Forbes investigate which cities and countries will be thriving by 2030.
From salt to cryptocurrency: OFX and Forbes explain the evolution of money through the ages.
Forbes Insights has ranked locations for foreign investment by several important factors.
Brands around the world are building communities united by a shared purpose.
From drones to autonomous vehicles, what new ways are we building to get from A to B?
What is the future of the cosmos? The Planetary Society has set out to find the answer.
What does it take for a business to be born global? Plan for international success from the start.
The world's moving to less structured and fixed ways of working.
We sent a survey to our expat customers and here’s what they have to say about it.
With the growth of AI and other smart technology, the opportunities are endless.
Consumers are seeking out brands that deliver a positive impact.
Is home really a physical place we inhabited or has that changed?
Sustainable ways of living appear to be at the forefront of how we are to reinvent our cities.
The increase in global connectivity and mobility drives greater collaboration and innovation.
From our homes, cities and workplaces to our relationships and consumer experiences
Flow Hive harnesses the power of social impact entrepreneurship to save endangered pollinators.
Learn why more people are choosing to colive
You're never too old to say goodbye to corporate life and yes to exploring the world
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