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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.

76

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.

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