Slipped up? Wish the advice arrived sooner? We have written recently here about how to prepare for the unexpected and how to protect yourself from future upsets, but what if
Sometimes, very rarely, everything goes exactly according to plan. Far more often, there are shocks to the system. Whether you find yourself away on holiday with the family and suddenly
With the summer holiday period officially finished, schools are back, working life has resumed and we are seeing a lot of requests for help as people get their financial lives
We recently wrote about risk profiling and how we align our clients’ goals to the dynamics of the markets and their assessed risk profile. You can read more about it
One of the first things we do with new clients, after discussing their needs, goals and what they want to achieve, is to do a risk profile assessment. It is
Companies are increasingly realising that investing in the wellbeing of their staff is not just a good and right thing to do but that it can also have positive returns
Of all the confusing acronyms regarding tax issues for US-connected investors that are thrown about these days, PFIC is probably the most misunderstood. Even once you expand the abbreviation to
“Why the Black Swan?” It’s a question we are frequently asked. In this article we explain why we are named after it, or more accurately the Black Swan theory, how
One of the great pleasures we have at Black Swan Capital is seeing the improvements in our clients’ lives from the application of good investment and financial advice. Whether our
Accidental American. The term itself sounds a little comical, conjuring up images of slipping on a banana skin and somehow waking up wearing a Stetson and cowboy boots. The reality,
When you are considering engaging a financial and investment advisor, it is important you do due diligence to make sure you are employing the right person for you. These questions will
Manage Complexity: As an international professional your life is complex, straddling countries, currencies and maybe even continents. Income rates, tax rates and cost of living may be different. It is
Black Swan Capital is an independent investment advisory firm dedicated to delivering investment advice for the specific and unique needs of expats and international professionals. We believe international professionals deserve
