John Westwood
Best Practice | 12 Jun 20
What questions should advisers ask their network?
Impact of recent regulations and Brexit are going to change the rules of the game
Best Practice | 12 May 17
How to find a good financial adviser
It is vital to get any new relationship off on the right foot, especially when money is involved. Understanding the questions that prospective clients should be asking, can help advisers ensure they are the right person to meet that client’s needs.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Mar 17
Surprise 25% Qrops charge rocks UK pension transfer market
The UK government’s shock decision to impose a 25% charge on transfers to foreign pension schemes announced in the Spring Budget could go as far as to “shut down” the Qrops market, according to industry observers.
Blacktower founder Westwood named chairman of trade body Feifa
John Westwood, managing director and founder of European IFA firm The Blacktower Group, has taken over as chairman at the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (Feifa).
Profiles & Comment | 28 Aug 15
Plain sailing: Intermediary profile with Blacktower
Now at the helm of Blacktower, John Westwood is steering the wealth management business into new international markets, sailing steadily on-course in a rapidly changing market.