Barita BrainTrust Podcast

Episode 23: Daren McGregor and Richardo William Discuss Investments Beyond Making Money

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:09:49 GMT

In this episode, Raul is joined by Daren Mcgegor, head of Investment Research and Portfolio Advisory and Richardo Williams, Assistant Vice President of Investment Strategy and Portfolio Advisory as they discuss at length Investments beyond making money.

Episode 21: Ramon Small Ferguson on Long Term Investments

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:51:00 GMT

In this episode of the Barita Podcast, we were joined by Ramon Small-Ferguson, Managing Director, Barita Unit Trusts Management Company Limited and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Barita Investments Limited, as he discusses the importance of long-term investment strategies in navigating different phases of the market cycle.

Episode 20: Senator The Honourable Aubyn Hill

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:34:29 GMT

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill speaks Investment with Raul Pinnock.

Episode 19: Cornerstone Analyst, Ambraee Houslin

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:48:17 GMT

In Episode 19 of the Barita Podcast, Ambraee Houslin, Cornerstone Analyst, speaks about his experience in the programme.

Episode 18: Alternative Investments with Nigel Sinclair & Simon Johnson

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:44:50 GMT

On the latest Barita Podcast, Simon Johnson – AVP Alternative Investments & Structured Finance and Nigel Sinclair – Head Asset Management explain what goes on behind the scenes to tailor their products and satisfy the needs of their clients.

Episode 17: A Discussion with Kerri Baylis – Head of Wealth Management

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:42:06 GMT

We speak with Kerrie Baylis, Head of Wealth Management about how the unit has delivered against the challenges they faced during the crisis with breakthrough insights and ongoing investment solutions.

Episode 16: Discussion with Dave Dixon – Senior VP of Sales & Services

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:39:56 GMT

Especially during the worst of times, it takes knowledge and discipline to keep focused on your investment goals. Dave Dixon, Senior VP of Sales and Services talks with Raul about how he is guiding clients along their investment journey.

Episode 15: A Discussion with Awah Muirhead

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:37:08 GMT

Understanding your unique business circumstances, financing needs and expansion goals, then developing a structure to help get you there. Listen to Awah Muirhead, Manager of Investment Banking speak on how Barita is building Jamaica and building people one investment deal at a time.

Episode 14: A Discussion with Sancia Thompson

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:34:49 GMT

How does the Premium Wealth unit set itself apart? Sancia Thompson, Vice President, Premium Wealth & Corporate Solutions talks about the power of her team and how they focus on unearthing the best wealth outcomes for their clients.

Episode 13: A Discussion on Tourism with Hon. Minister Edmund Bartlett

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:30:19 GMT

It was a pleasure speaking with Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism during ep. 13 of the Barita Podcast.

Episode 12: Talking Shop with Hot Stocks

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:24:53 GMT

An exciting sit down with Cecil Foster, Managing Director of Fosrich Group of Companies.

Episode 11: Dissecting Barita’s Top Stock Picks

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:21:58 GMT

Raul Pinnock, Daren McGregor, Awah Muirhead and Ambraee Houslin continue to discuss Quick Picks within the stock market.

Episode 10: Quick Picks

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:20:00 GMT

Raul Pinnock, Daren McGregor, Awah Muirhead and Ambraee Houslin discuss Quick Picks within the stock market.

Episode 9: Rates Up Stocks Down, What’s An Investor To Do?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:14:14 GMT

Raul Pinnock, Richardo Williams and Dave Dixon talk investment strategies within the stock market.

Episode 8: Investing and Geopolitics – Avoiding the Potholes, Hitting the Opportunities

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:59:43 GMT

Geopolitics influences our investment outcomes more than you may know. On March 14, 2022 the Team spoke with Dr. Adrian Stokes, VP of the PSOJ and Dianne Parram, President of Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association about the impact of inflation, increased oil prices and how you can position yourself investment portfolio.

Episode 7: How We See the Rest of 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:52:13 GMT

We take a further look at interest rates and our expectations for the companies most likely to benefit/likely to not be impacted as much from our expectation of higher rates. We then summarize our outlook for stocks/investment selection for the remainder of 2022 as follows 1) Continuing to eye strong base effect companies who can benefit from economic recovery 2) Stable balance sheet companies that can withstand the rise in global interest rates.

Episode 6: Local Stock to Watch for 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:52:10 GMT

Given the discussed macroeconomic environment we then discuss some stock picks that investors could consider. Our picks include Tropical Battery, Express catering Limited, Wisynco, and JMMB. ALL of which we believe the current environment will afford significant tailwinds. The greater push to renewables and improvement in efficiency should aid tropical while the continued growth/rebound in the tourism sector provides benefits to ECL and Wisynco. Finally, we think JMMB has long been an undervalued option and it’s our hope the pending buyback will spur price appreciation.

Episode 5: A Global and Local Macro Outlook for 2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:46:43 GMT

In this section, we look at the current global economic environment. Inclusive of the current situation with global economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and the general level of uncertainty currently at an all-time high. We then go on to look at the domestic context, including recent quarterly domestic GDP projection and the implication of the current monetary environment on particularly sectors (specifically the construction sector). We then Segway into how the local market has performed given this global and domestic macro-economic environment.

Episode 4: Thinking Outside The Box

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:41:35 GMT

In light of the current market events, traditional asset classes have experienced increased pressure to provide adequate returns to investors

Episode 3: Are The Capital Markets Open

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:38:15 GMT

As we start 2021 it’s now time to access the capital market given the events of 2020.

Episode 2: Dissecting COVID-19

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:34:49 GMT

Richardo and Simon cover several economic implications of the pandemic

Episode 1: New Strain, Same Solution

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:14:41 GMT

As we approach the end of 2020, we are greeted with news that a new strain of the virus that plagued the global economy is currently spreading like Deja Vu. Tune in and listen as our Brain Trust discuss this new strain and potential implications as part of Barita’s podcast series.

Episode 22: Massy Group Discusses Building Generational Wealth

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:50:16 GMT

E. Gervase Warner, President & Group CEO, Wendy Kerry, Senior Vice President Corporate Governance & Corporate Security, Vaughn Martin, Acting Group CFO, Executive Vice President & Executive Chairman Gas Products Portfolio discusses generational Wealth with Massy.