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IN THIS ISSUE:
MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
We recently launched three new campaigns featuring different products
in each territory.
Mutual Fund Campaign
(Bahamas)
A new mutual fund campaign was
recently launched in The Bahamas.
The campaign encourages potential
customers to conquer their financial
goals by taking advantage of the
competitive returns of the RF
Targeted Equity Fund.
Featured Team Member
of the Month:
Check out the campaign guide for
more details.
Learn more on page 10 >>>
Latest Blog
5 Steps to Buying Local
Stocks
Latest Press Release
RF Closes Country's Largest
Share Offering
Group Pension Plans
(Barbados)
This campaign highlights RF's group
pension plans - specifically that they
offer competitive returns with low
administrative fees - making it a
'worry-proof' solution for companies
looking to beef up their benefits
package. Find the campaign guide
here.
RF Bank Celebrates Cayman
Office
RF supports agricultural &
environmental studies...
Q3 Campaign Guides
Mutual Fund (Bahamas)
Group Pension Plans - BB
RF Pension Plan - KY
RF Pension Plan Launch
(Cayman)
As a follow-up to the official launch
of RF's Cayman branch, this ad
campaign introduces the RF
Pension Plan to the market as
having the same trusted
management team but with new
products and services for our
client's complete financial picture.
Learn more here.
Marketing Updates
Q3 CAMPAIGNS - RECAP
The final results from the most recent marketing campaigns
are in! Three separate campaigns ran during Q3 each
performing relatively well.
Check out the highlights of the campaigns.
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14K+
100
E-BOOK
DOWNLOADS
LANDING PAGE
VISITS
COMBINED NEW
LEADS
CABLE BAHAMAS
SORRY NOT SORRY EVENT
RF was pleased to sponsor the recent Cable Bahamas event that was designed to enlighten, empower,
and equip women and girls to face the ever-evolving challenges of womanhood in today’s corporate
world. AVP of Operations, Jackie Cleare represented RF at the event's press launch, and Securities
Advisor, Tishrea Johnson, hosted an exhibit booth at the main event.
Marketing Updates
INVESTOR WEEK 2022
RF teamed up with the Bahamas International
Securities Exchange (BISX) to celebrate World
Investor Week (WIW) during the week of October 10th
- 14th.
During the week, RF & BISX provided expert advice
and guidance in helping people start their investing
journey. Financial Analyst, Nevin Knowles, appeared in
one of the featured video segments that highlighted
the importance of diversity in investing. A Brunch and
Learn event was also held during the week which gave
local influencers an opportunity to learn about
investing and share what they learned on their social
media channels.
Other events featured during the week were a live
appearance on Star FM, and a LIVE Q&A session with
RF and BISX experts on Friday, October 14th. You can
find all the event details at:
www.rfgroup.com/investorweek.
CARIBHR FORUM
In September, RF VP of Pension Services, Cleora
Farquharson, was a guest presenter at the 2022
CaribHR Forum, under the topic "From Hire to Retire:
The EVP Game Changer". The virtual event was
broadcasted in Barbados and across the Caribbean.
Click here to watch the presentation.
Marketing Updates
RF HR LEADERSHIP FORUM
This annual pension event took place on October 18th at Baha Mar under the theme, "Shaped by Fire."
Cleora was one of the presenters, speaking on the topic, "From Hire to Retire: The Employee Value
Proposition Game Changer."
The forum was well attended and there was tons of participation from the audience. A special thanks
to the pension team for helping to put on another successful event!
Click here to see the full photo album.
Marketing Updates
RF CAYMAN LAUNCH EVENT
RF officially launched its Cayman business with an exclusive wine-tasting event on October 6th.
The long-awaited event marked the official name change of the Fidelity Pension Plan to the RF Pension
Plan and the launch of the latest RF product, RF Global Invest. With this product, investors can benefit
from eight new strategies that allow for diversification across asset classes and global markets.
Learn more here.
Marketing Updates
RF NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED
TEACHER AWARDS
The annual RFNDTA opened for nominations in September with activations in local shopping malls.
During these times, persons were invited to nominate their favourite teacher to win a range of prizes
and a spot on the RFNDTA Wall of Fame.
119 nominations were received at the close of the nominations period. The Blue Ribbon panel of
Judges have already begun shortlisting nominees. Winners will be announced Q1 2023.
Stay tuned for more details.
Marketing Updates
DISRUPT HR
Davvida Richards, Administrator at RF Barbados, took the stage last month at the annual DisruptHR
event. The event targets HR Professionals throughout the Caribbean giving them strategies and
insights that impact their profession. Team RF also hosted a booth. Check out some of the highlights
below.
DECEMBER
TBC
Cayman Pension Event
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DECEMBER
Cayman AGM
TBC
TBC
Community Giving
RF BOOK DRIVE
A special thanks to all team members that
supported the RF Book Drive recently. We
collected tons of gently used and new books
that will be donated to Urban Renewal in
partnership with the Brighter Bahamas
Foundation.
Kudos to all that came out to donate and a
special thanks to the event organizers,
Karen Major & Patrick Ferguson!
THE CR WALKER GREEN HOUSE PROJECT
RF recently sponsored a greenhouse for C. R. Walker High School which will be used in the school’s
project-based learning model to educate students on agriculture and environmental topics. The
greenhouse was dedicated on October 14th.
Learn more here.
Community Giving
WALK FOR THE CURE
RF was well represented in the recent FCIB Walk for the Cure event held on October 1st. The proceeds of
the event went to help support the fight against various forms of cancer. Team RF successfully
completed the nearly 5-mile walk with a guest earning the fastest time in her category!
Way to go, Team!
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Team RF wore pink every Friday in October in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month. A special
thanks to team members who supported this initiative by purchasing shirts. Proceeds were donated
to the Cancer Society of The Bahamas.
HR News & Updates
INTRODUCING OUR FEATURED TEAM
MEMBER OF THE MONTH!
This month we celebrate another Dynamic member of Team RF, Riesha
Turnquest!
Riesha Turnquest
Treasury Administrator
RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Limited
Riesha Turnquest began her journey at RF Bank & Trust in July 2022 as the
RF Intern for Operations. During this time, she gained firsthand experience in
the Treasury Administration role and functions of the Operations
Department. As she learned more, her interest and love for what she did,
grew even more. She seized the opportunity to apply for an available fulltime
position as a Treasury Administrator, Operations Department, and
became a full-time member of Team RF on September 12, 2022.
Riesha recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration
degree from Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CA. In her spare
time, she enjoys reading, swimming, travelling, and baking. She holds the
core values of Equity, Faith, Ambition and Compassion.
Her life’s mission is to live a balanced life and add value wherever she
goes.
RF NEW HIRES
Let’s extend a Royal Welcome to the following new members of Team RF:
Anishka Hunt
Executive Assistant
Jontra Harvey
Regional Investment
Banking Manager
Nikiesha Layne
Sales Support Associate
(Barbados)
Giniqua Kemp
Treasury Administrator
(Operations)
Riesha Turnquest
Treasury Administrator
(Operations)
Khadeem King
Treasury Administrator
(Operations)
Alexander Brooks
Pension Services
Administrator (Pensions) - Temp
HR News & Updates
RF VERSITY IS HERE!
The month of March began with our inaugural
launch of RFVERSITY.
What is RFVERSITY?
RFVersity is the official learning and development
platform at RF powered by Travitor. The platform
hosts Self-Learning and Training Events that all
Team Members can subscribe to and earn points
for their learning and participation.
What company requirements do I have to
fulfil at RFVERSITY?
The Company requires both Team Members and
Team Leaders to earn a minimum of 2000
Learning Points per annum (Jan 1-Dec 31).
Learning points will be factored into the annual
performance and compensation review.
Learning Activity
Self-Learning Courses
Training Event
How do I access RFVERSITY?
Learning
Points
100
50
Team Members can enroll in RFVERSITY right
away!
For access to RFVERSITY, please visit
https://rfgroup.travitor.com/new-userpassword,
enter your RF email address, set up
your password, and you’re in!
Passwords must be at least 6 characters and
must include characters from at least three of
the following types: lowercase, uppercase,
numbers, and special characters (@#^&! etc.).
Register for upcoming sessions via RFVERSITY!
RF SERIES 7 PATHWAY
PROGRAM/EQUIVALENT
CERTIFIED TEAM MEMBERS
TO DATE
Cutelle Major
Human Resources Administrator
RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Limited
Patrick Ferguson
Securities Investment Advisor
RF Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Limited
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Here we grow again!
At RF Bank & Trust, we continually seek to provide opportunities to Team Members and attract
innovative talent from the surrounding job market!
We encourage you or recommended qualified persons to apply via the Company website at
https://www.rfgroup.com/careers/.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Internal Candidates are given
preferential consideration for all vacant positions.
HR News & Updates
RF Birthday Corner
A resounding Happy Birthday goes out to the following
RF Team Members:
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Conesha Knowles
Quentin Gibson
Davvida Richards
16th
18th
29th
Chazzette Gardiner-Forbes
Akia Clarke
Nicole Diah
David Van Onselen
Rachael Allahar
Vashti Colebrooke
David Slatter
Riesha Turnquest
5th
7th
11th
14th
25th
25th
28th
29th
TEAM MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Congratulations go out to the following Team Members celebrating their RF Anniversaries:
SEPTEMBER
14th
15th
20th
24th
25th
30th
Charmaine Miller
Cleora Farquharson
Tanya Johnson
Rachael Allahar
Jade Bethel
Lisa Delhomme
13 years
14 years
1 year
4 years
3 years
3 years
OCTOBER
6th
15th
29th
Cherilyn Bethel
Shervanna Deleveaux
Quentin Gibson
8 years
4 years
10 years
Through collaboration with the Marketing Team, this segment of the Newsletter is brought to you by
your dedicated Human Resources Team at RF Bank & Trust. Through this new initiative, we hope to
create a more supportive team environment where we can share in your celebrations and comfort you
in your time of need. We are asking that you submit the following to RFHR@rfgroup.com with the
subject line “Newsletter Entry:” to be reviewed for publication in the HR Highlights Section of the
Newsletter:
Career & Education Accomplishments
Extra-Curricular Achievements
Activities/Invitations
Birth Announcements
Bereavement Announcements
Tips (Career, Life, Wealth, Wellness) & Polite Humor
Please Note: We apologize that solicitation (personal business and cook-out) inquiries are not
acceptable.