Our story

Our team brings over three decades of combined industry experience, blending deep market knowledge with a fresh, forward-thinking mindset. Several of our specialists hold the STA Diploma, an internationally respected qualification from the Society of Technical Analysts, equipping them to translate complex financial decisions into clear, confident guidance.

At Rainstone FX, we combine expertise, innovation, and genuine care to make global payments feel simple.

Our people

Meet the leadership team

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Jonathan Russel

Director

Jonathan is a Director at Rainstone FX and has spent more than a decade in the foreign exchange industry, helping private clients and businesses navigate international payments, currency risk and cross border financial planning. Throughout his career, he has advised clients on overseas property transactions, international salary repatriation, cross border investments and high value currency transfers, building a reputation for delivering clear guidance and dependable service.

Today, Jonathan works closely with private clients, SMEs and professional advisers across the UK and internationally. Whether supporting an overseas property purchase, an inheritance transfer, an international pension payment or a business managing supplier payments overseas, his focus is always on helping clients move money efficiently and with confidence.

I believe moving money internationally should be clear, transparent and straightforward. My goal is to ensure every client feels informed, supported and confident throughout the process.

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Joe De Berniere

Director

Joe has worked in foreign exchange since 2013, advising both private and corporate clients on international payments and currency strategy. His experience spans overseas property transactions, international investments, salary repatriation and business payments, helping clients navigate the challenges that come with moving money across borders.

At Rainstone FX, Joe works closely with individuals, businesses and professional advisers to deliver practical solutions for currency exposure and international payment requirements. He is known for his proactive approach, market insight and ability to turn complex currency movements into clear, actionable guidance.

Every client has different priorities. My job is to understand what matters most to them and provide straightforward solutions that help them achieve their goals with confidence.

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Michael Rexha

Director

Michael has built his career helping businesses navigate international payments, currency exposure and global growth. With over a decade of experience in foreign exchange, he has worked with companies across a wide range of sectors, supporting everything from supplier payments and overseas revenues to managing the impact of currency fluctuations on profitability and cash flow.

At Rainstone FX, Michael works closely with SMEs, growing businesses and professional advisers to deliver practical foreign exchange solutions tailored to their needs. Alongside his corporate expertise, he also supports private clients with high value international transfers, overseas property transactions, investment flows and other significant cross border financial requirements.

He is known for his commercial mindset, attention to detail and ability to simplify complex foreign exchange challenges into clear, effective solutions.

Strong relationships are built on trust and consistency. I take pride in understanding each client's objectives and delivering the support, insight and service they need to move money internationally with confidence.

What we stand for

Values that shape every decision we make

Long-term partnership

We're building our business around long-term partnerships, not short-term wins. Our focus is on creating lasting partnerships from day one.

Expertise

35+ years of combined dealing experience across private and corporate clients.

Global outlook

UK-based with a global perspective, we stay attuned to international trends shaping our industry.

Client outcome

We measure ourselves by the savings, certainty and service our clients tell us we've delivered.

Human service

A named human being, not an algorithm, owns every client relationship.

Integrity first

Transparent pricing, honest market commentary and regulated structures are non-negotiables.

Want to know more?

We're always happy to talk through your requirements without obligation. The first call is the most useful one.