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Going home webinar for Australians in Europe ABIE Netherlands
It has been estimated that approximately 1 million Australians are living and working overseas at any point in time and Europe is one of the leading destinations for expats. However, with the advent of the COVID-19 crisis, many Australian professionals who have been long term residents in the Netherlands have been considering their options in terms of repatriating to Australia, when it is possible to do so.
Financial Advice for American Expats in Europe
We discuss what its like to be an American citizen living outside their home country: how you can manage your investments compliantly and still achieve your financial objectives. We discuss the importance of good advice and focusing on your long term objectives.
What you need to know about: investment fees and charges
We discuss fees and charges in investing, both when you are getting advice from a licensed and regulated professional, and when you are managing your own investments on a trading platform.
Finance issues for expats in Europe: Expat Republic interviews Black Swan Capital Europe
Karim Sabri, Managing Director at Expat Republic interviews David Bellingham and Edward Mainwaring-Burton from Black Swan Capital Europe. They discuss the key issues affecting expats in Europe today from using investment platforms…
Top 3 factors for expats managing assets between Europe and the UK
For expats that have moved between Europe & the UK and that have investments, pensions and other assets in one or both places this video is for you. We discuss how to manage your assets optimally, safely, and compliantly to meet…
3 considerations for expats in Europe with UK property
In this video we interview Rob Gill, Managing Director of Altura Mortgage Finance in the UK. We discuss:
1) What the new stamp duty holiday in the UK means for investors
2) What is the expected near term future for interest rates…
What Australian investors living in Europe need to know right now
This video is especially for Austrialians living in Europe. If you have superannuation or own a house in Australia you need to watch this. For more information go to www.blackswancapital.eu. In this video we cover three important areas:…
Why you should care about ESG investing
Edward Mainwaring-Burton, Director at Black Swan Capital Europe discusses what ESG investing is, why you should care about it and how you can incorporate it in your financial plan and investment portfolio. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, Governance.
Black Swan Capital Economic Update
As we move into the next phase of living within a COVID-19 environment we at Black Swan Capital Europe discuss the main impacts for internationals in Europe: how markets and government actions can impact your investments…
Avoiding Investor Bias in Volatile Markets
Black Swan Capital Europe disucsses the pitfalls of the investor bias that chases momentum. The investor bias of momentum is when an investor waits until performance is proven before buying and/or sells when an investment is falling.
Why Time is so important to every investment
Black Swan Capital Europe discuss the impact of time on your investment plans and results. Time is incredibly important to every investment. It can either be your biggest threat and a huge source of pressure, or your most valuable asset and a powerful tool.
Diversification: What it is and why it is important to manage now
Diversification is the process of spreading risk across different types of investments. It is how to build a portfolio that is right for you and that reduces risk. When markets crash your portfolio can get out of balance and if you don't reassess it…
Opportunity & Fear in Investment Risk
Black Swan Capital Europe discusses what investment risk is and how we respond from a position of opportunity- is this a good chance to invest, or fear- will I lose my money. Both are valid responses and to know what to do…
Dealing with volatility and panic in financial markets
In this video on a windy day in Amsterdam we discuss the Black Swan Capital Europe position in relation to market volatility, the current market downturns, our natural and normal panic responses, and how to take informed smart steps to manage…
Managing Volatility: What to do when markets go down
We are witnessing an increase in volatility in financial markets over recent weeks, due in main to the outbreak of the coronavirus, and we are receiving questions about what people should do when markets start moving more erratically. So, we have made this video to address this question. Independent Financial & Investment advice for expats and international professionals in Europe. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.