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We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and experience with our clients, both existing and prospective, to promote a wider and more accessible understanding of the value of financial services.
The second best time to invest
When’s the best time to invest? Have we missed the boat or is it worth waiting a bit? In short, nobody knows. I could really end the article right there, but that would just be stating the obvious and not very helpful to anyone. Lots of people claim that they have the key…
10 positive ways to stay healthy while working from home
With the number of people with the Omicron variant of Covid still surging across Europe, it looks as though many people who are fortunate enough to do so could be working from home for some time to come. That said, homeworking can cause…
Investing for the Long-Run
How many times do you check your phone a day? A study carried out by Asurion revealed that American adults check their phones an average of once every ten minutes – around 96 times per day. Our phones have replaced so many things…
Black Swan Capital Europe wins prestigious Excellence in Client Service award
Black Swan Capital Europe is delighted to announce that we have won the prestigious International Adviser Excellence in Client Service award, Europe. International Adviseris the leading publication for professional financial services firms around the world.
3 essential things you really must know before paying someone’s debt
In its recent annual European Consumer Payment report, Intrum reveals that 43% of consumers believe that Covid will have a negative impact on their finances for at least another year. It also reveals that 22% of Europeans predict…
The link between financial advice and better mental health
A recent study has demonstrated there is an “intrinsic link” between improved mental health and receiving financial advice. If you are an expat living in Europe, dealing with the many complexities of international life…
5 important considerations for women and financial advice
We like to think that we are progressing well toward gender equality. But how close are we to reaching that in finance? Does financial equality exist? It often takes a black swan event to underline the need for social progress on female independence.
Update on the Black Swan Capital team
Our clients speak with some of us but rarely with all of us. As our team continues to grow, we have collated a brief summary of the team at Black Swan Capital.
Here we are:
8 powerful investment biases that could damage your wealth
In 2010, the popular New York eatery Serendipity 3 introduced a hot dog called “Foot-Long Haute Dog”, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive of all time. Priced at nearly €60 at the time, dressings for the Haute Dog…
What is stagflation and what does it mean for my investments?
In this article, we are going to go into a bit of economic theory, revisit an old phrase and discuss what it might mean for you as an expat in Europe. For some of you, this might not be the most exciting of topics, but we consider…
5 scary financial mistakes and how expats can avoid them
It’s Halloween so, we thought we would stick with the theme and talk about some financially scary mistakes that can hit expats and how you can manage them. 1. Keeping all your money in cash. We wrote about this recently and you can read…
What to do when you receive an inheritance as an expat and how to make the most of it
Receiving an inheritance can be life-changing. It can provide you with the financial security to pursue your dreams or make significant changes to your lifestyle. However, it can be overwhelming, and you may worry about…
5 really valuable ways financial planners help you that you may not have considered
When was the last time you paid to enjoy a meal in an expensive restaurant? With Covid, it might have been some time ago, but cast your mind back for a moment. Did you choose the restaurant because of the food alone, or was it the attentive…
10 great financial habits that you could start today
According to author and personal development trainer Brian Tracy, research suggests it could take just 21 days of repeating an action to turn it into a habit. This could be great news if you want to switch some bad financial habits into good ones.
Who is most likely to ‘panic sell’ their investments and when you shouldn’t do it
We speak frequently about our philosophy behind investment management and financial planning and advice. Our approach is objectives-based. That means the investment recommendations and advice we provide our clients is focused on…
How much cash should I hold and the dangers of holding too much
How much of your wealth do you hold in cash? And how much of your wealth should you hold in cash? Two very important questions often with rather different answers. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of holding cash…
Good reads – 5 book recommendations for investing in your downtime
It’s not all about finance. Sometimes it’s good to read a good book and escape into a well-written story. With the Booker Prize releasing its shortlist ahead of the 2021 winner announcement later this year, our CEO David Bellingham lists…
4 powerful reasons why ESG funds could help the planet and your wealth
In the run up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021 later this year, it seems Europe has been experiencing first-hand the effects of global warming. In July, Germany and Belgium had two months’ rain…
Money Management: Why it’s even more important for women to have control of their finances
According to research quoted in the Financial Times this week, women are found to have more concerns about retirement and meeting their income needs than men. Looking at some of the inherent disadvantages, this increased concern…
How to keep saving after lockdown?
We have all been through an extraordinary period in the last 18 months, and by all accounts and expectations, we will remain in a changed way of life. With freedom of movement increasing in Europe, and life morphing to a new version