They say that one of the most frequently discussed topics amongst the Dutch is the weather, and having lived in the Netherlands for almost a year now I can fully understand why – the weather here is very unpredictable. It can be freezing in the morning…

We are often asked about our Black Swan Capital approach to investment management and our financial planning approach across market cycles. In response to this, we present here seven key questions that all expats and international…

Earlier this year, Spain’s National Police Agency smashed a crime ring that used identity theft to target victims’ bank accounts, according to one media report. It revealed that criminals posed as bank employees and used fake messages to obtain personal…

In this article we will discuss the markets and our outlook, but first a reminder… to ourselves and you, our readers. The great challenge for most investors is to manage the conflicts of short duration volatility with long term goals. It is a known reality that…

Equity participation schemes and stock-based income, once the privilege of senior executives and startup founders are becoming ever more common for employees right throughout the corporate pyramid. Should you be contributing more of your salary…

According to a 2020 study, around 50 million Americans participate in some form of running or jogging. Besides it being associated with many physical, mental and emotional benefits, running is a very accessible sport. You don’t need to travel anywhere…

It was one of cinema’s most enduring characters, Forrest Gump, who said: “My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” While this is true to a large degree, there are several life events that happen…

Money can have a substantial impact on our wellbeing. With energy prices and the broader cost of living increasing, there are more people asking their medical professionals to help with the associated stress. The uncertainty of higher inflation, volatile markets…

As we head into the second half of 2022, in a year of volatile markets, it is a good point in time to revisit some core principles when it comes to investment management. We discuss ten timeless rules for expats when it comes to managing their investments…

Try to think of a word that follows “too much of” that signifies a good thing. Harder than it sounds, isn’t it? The natural tendency is to think that more of a good thing is always better, but the reality is that you can get too much of anything.

A recent study published in FTAdviser has revealed the perhaps surprising fact that the number of people reaching the age of 100 is expected to increase by 78% in the next 20 years. In 2021, 16,000 people in the UK were 100 years old or more.

The fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is being felt particularly hard in the eurozone, where the resulting price hikes in goods and services is expected to push inflation up to 8.6% in June 2022, Eurostat reveals. The European Central Bank (ECB) has also indicated…

This article about market cycles. We are in a volatile market this year and in times like this that it is both most important to be focused on the long term, and most difficult to not be impacted by short term market movements.

You will probably have seen in the media that the average inflation rate across the eurozone reached 8.1% in May 2022, up from 7.4% the month before. This means that 343 million people are living with the highest levels of inflation since 1997.

How often do you wake up feeling tired? A 2020 study conducted by OnePoll on behalf of RestoreZ revealed that over 60% of Americans experience morning fatigue. Waking up tired will often mean starting the day on the wrong foot – close to half of…

The economy is making headlines recently, so we are going to explain some of the key issues being discussed and what they mean for you as expats in Europe. We will discuss 3 items: inflation, interest rates and recessions. We have been talking about inflation for…

Figures suggest that workers nearing retirement could find they’re facing a significant income shortfall later in life. Understanding how your pension savings will add up before you retire is crucial for creating long-term financial well-being.

Routine – a sequence of actions followed consistently. Studies show that highly successful people all swear by their morning routines that help them start the day with greater focus, clarity, and productivity. Key word here is ‘consistency’. But how big a difference…

There is a small but growing lifestyle movement that takes the delayed gratification approach and applies it, strictly to life. The FIRE movement is all about making sacrifices now to have the life you want later. It stands for “financial independence, retire early”.

We want to tell you about an exciting development here at Black Swan Capital Europe.

We aim to provide the highest quality solutions for all our clients, whatever your financial needs and wherever life takes you

So, we’re delighted to announce the launch of the Arisaig Circle.

The Arisaig Circle is a group of four companies, of which we are one, all driven by a common goal: To deliver high-quality financial solutions to our clients throughout the world.