10 vital pieces of financial admin to do over the festive season

As the end of 2023 approaches, the festive season can offer a great opportunity to take some extended time away from work. Having a few days to yourself or with

Are you an Accidental American and if so, what you need to do about it

Accidental American. It’s a strange term, making one wonder how you could do something innocuous and accidentally become an American. The reality is that millions of people around the world

Our 2023 Wrapped investment questions!

With everyone talking about their Spotify wrapped playlists and most-listened to artists for 2023 this week, we thought we would create the equivalent of in terms of the most discussed

The GAS Principle and managing your investments

We often speak about the GAS principle with our clients, and it is pertinent in markets that are volatile, as we have seen this year. The financial markets have been

Become a better investor – with the help of a 19th-century Hungarian physician

  A 19th-century Viennese hospital may not seem like the most obvious place to begin when looking for practical ways to be a better investor. Yet, in the mid-1800s, the

How to avoid investor biases and reactive decisions

While investment decisions should be based on facts, many investors find their decisions are sometimes influenced by emotions. Whether you’re excited about an investment opportunity, or worried about market volatility,

Explainer: Fixed interest, what is it and how does it work?

We are following other recent articles in this series to break down financial jargon and explain a part of investing that can be counter-intuitive: fixed interest. It is often presented

Demystifying investment speak – what is the difference between risk and volatility?

We like to cut through the complexity of jargon that exists in the investment world and explain things so that everyone can understand. You shouldn’t have to be a finance

What is “home bias” and how could it affect you?

Leaving the comfort of “home” can often be a step too far for investors. Indeed, as an expat, it may be tempting to just stick with what you know and

How decision making can impact your finances

Decision making, and the result of decisions you make, can be minor to the point of trivial or can have profound impacts on your finances and your life. As we

5 questions expats need to ask before making investment changes

When it comes to investing, we always advocate starting with the end goal firmly in mind. Sticking with this position, it’s often best to create a tailored financial plan and

Two key elements expats must address when managing their money

It is important for expats and international professionals to keep a firm view of what is most important to them, what their goals and objectives are, and to understand what

5 steps you can take if you are an expat in Europe and have been made redundant

If you are an expat or international professional living in Europe away from your home country, the prospect of redundancy can cause far bigger complications to your life. As economic

Handling major life events as an expat

The chance to live and work abroad can be an enriching experience, bringing excitement and satisfaction in many ways. It also causes challenges and complexity. Black Swan Capital Europe have

Black Swan Capital on the expert panel at Amsterdam property event

We are very pleased to be on the expert panel for this exciting event for expats seeking to find out more about how to buy a house in the Netherlands.

Shaping the future – the big issues Central Banks are debating that can shape our future

We are zooming out this week to look at the big picture, at the issues that may shape our future, our lives, the economy and how we manage our money.