John Stone - Chairman
John Stone was appointed Chairman of Blevins Franks Financial Management Limited following his recent retirement from Lombard International Assurance S.A. John’s financial services career spans over 40 years.
John was the founder and Chairman of Lombard, Europe’s leading life assurance company specialising in estate and tax planning solutions designed to meet the needs of high net worth individuals and families. Based in Luxembourg, it operates in all major EU countries, Switzerland and in selected markets in Asia and Latin America.
John has also established a family foundation (charitable trust) focussed primarily on microfinance, water and education in developing countries.
Latest News & Updates
Interest Rates Still Falling
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
There is more bad news for cash savers, as bank interest rates continue to fall. In the UK, only one account now provides enough return to beat inflation, wh...
UK Inheritance Tax News
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Inheritance tax is one of the most unpopular taxes in the UK, and it follows British expatriates around the world. It is based on domicile rather than residen...
Pensions Income Drawdown Limits
Thursday, May 2, 2013
How much income can you – and should you – draw from your UK pension fund? Income drawdown is an alternative to buying an annuity at retirement. Your pension...
Luxembourg For Investor Protection
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The banking crisis in 2008 undermined the financial strength of institutions such as banks, but for many people the threat had receded since then. Until, that ...
More Exchange Of Information Ahead
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
It looks like more and more automatic exchange of information agreements will be signed over the coming years. Following on from the US’s revolutionary Foreign...
