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…

In these times of uncertainty and financial market volatility access to good information and communication are both so important. Like much of Europe we moved to remote working and social distancing last week and we are working remotely.

We host a series of regular webinars with the latest up to date information to make sure you stay informed about how financial markets, the economy and the decisions you make can impact your financial life, and what you can do to protect…

This week we are addressing the topic of Panic. We spoke about this topic in our latest video that you can find on our website here. There has been a lot of focus about the coronavirus and the impact it, and other factors such as the oil trade…

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…

In the late 1950s, a now-infamous spat erupted between Enzo Ferrari, the eponymous sports car manufacturer, and Ferrucio Lamborghini, then a Ferrari client and head of an agricultural machinery firm. To cut a long story short, Ferrari…

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.

According to Eurostat, life expectancy at birth in the EU increased by 2 years for women and 2.9 years for men between 2002 and 2021. As people continue to live longer, the way your life will look after the age of 50 is likely to be very different to previous generations.

FYI, IMHO, there are far too many opaque acronyms in the world of finance. For many banks and financial service providers, the use of acronyms and jargon seems to be a thinly veiled attempt to make everything we do seem complicated and difficult.

The rules of work and retirement are changing. We have written about this before here and new data backs it up: we can no longer bank on a guaranteed job for life until we retire. One of the biggest impacts of long-term investment…

Wherever you live in Europe as an expat or international professional it is important to keep on top of all changes in your country of residence. In this post we address some important proposals being discussed in Portugal and Spain…

One of two situations might arise when we have done a gap analysis: either you are on track to hit your targets or you are not. If you are in the fortunate position of being on track the focus is keeping you that way with the lowest level of required…

Here is the key message right up front: Small actions taken consistently over time can have a substantial impact. This is so important for anyone looking at their existing investment portfolios and for those who are still caught up in the inertia…

Retirement planning changes when you become an expat. Most of us have accrued pensions from our employers in our home country and often in the countries we are now living as international professionals.

Do you want to make a difference to the world around you through your investments? It’s a request we receive more and more. How can I invest consciously? What does it mean to do that? Ethical investing is sometimes referred to as…

We wish you all a very happy and fulfilling New Year. What do you want to achieve in the 2020s? It is the time of year when we reflect on what we have done and what we want to achieve in the new year and the new decade ahead.

According to Eurostat, life expectancy at birth in the EU increased by 2 years for women and 2.9 years for men between 2002 and 2021. As people continue to live longer, the way your life will look after the age of 50 is likely to be very different to…

It’s a good time of year to be writing about Happiness, but it is something that should perhaps take more priority all year round. This post is inspired by one of our favourite podcasts, The Happiness Lab, by Dr Laurie Santos.

We post articles each week on various aspects of life as an international or expat in Europe in relation to managing your investment, pensions and your money in general. We provide this information because as expats ourselves we have…

Financial education for many people is one of those things that is important but never urgent and there is always something better to do, even if that is the housework! For some it is downright boring. We know we are exceptions that actually find…