Do It Fuh Grantley

Our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, and Fortress’ Investment Analyst, Rashada Lopez, join us for the season finale of Do It Fuh Grantley to officially introduce our newest US dollar funds.This episode is especially for Barbadians whose hard-earned US dollars could be doing so much more than sitting in their bank account. Discover more about how people based in Barbados and earning US dollars can earn even more in both bond and equity investments through our World Growth Fund and our World Fixed Income Fund.Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

In this week’s episode “Recession Session” we’re joined by Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, David Simpson, for a lively and instructive discussion on how to identify and prepare for a recession. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

If you’ve noticed that you’re spending more money on things like gas, groceries and even entertainment, then this episode is especially for you!Here’s what we cover on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast:What Is Inflation? ‎What are the causes of Inflation?Who benefits most from Inflation?How do Barbados and other Caribbean countries control Inflation?We’re joined by Dr. Ankie Scott-Joseph, Lecturer of Economics at the University of The West Indies, Cave Hill campus for a fascinating and unexpectedly encouraging discussion!Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

Get insight into where your money is going, and why, on this week’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast.As the one in charge of making Fortress’ investment decisions, it should come as no surprise that Peter Arender, Fortress’ Chief Investment Officer, possesses over 25 years of experience in the financial markets. On “Mind Your Markets”, this Thursday’s episode of the “Do It Fuh Grantley” podcast, Peter talks about what got him started in the investment industry and what he’s learned about making wise choices.Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

Funding your retirement isn’t something that can wait. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about pension plans, the NIS and how mutual funds can play an effective role in reaching your retirement goals.Kim and Omar are once again joined by actuary and financial empowerment champion, Nikita Gibson and Fortress’ Pension Director, René Delmas. Do It Fuh Grantley is produced by Fortress Fund Managers and Honeycomb Productions. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

We’re back for Season 6 and…we’re talking about retirement!In our season debut, Kim and Omar get real about what it takes to retire, what retirement could look like and…honestly, how much longer we have to wait.We’re joined by Nikita Gibson of mytwocents.bb fame and Fortress’ Pension Director, Rene Delmas.Do It Fuh Grantley is a production of Fortress Fund Managers. Want to get in touch? DM @fortressfundmanagers on Instagram or Facebook Email us at info@fortressfund.com

What “generational wealth” means to our guests and how did it change the way they examined the financial future of their children.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

This week’s episode is the Q&A session you’ve all been waiting for. Kim and Omar team up to tackle demystifying much of the technical jargon that can often hinder first-time investors.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

In this week’s episode we chat with Peter Arender and Rashada Lopez of Team Fortress.  As the presenters of “Just A Minute With Fortress” our (mostly) weekly investment updates, they’ve always risen to the challenge of delivering thought-provoking yet easily digestible insight into the world of investing. Listen now to “State of The Market” to learn how they choose the best topics to tackle, why Fortress maintains this level of transparency and a solid reflection on the investment world up until this point.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

Determination. Self-confidence. Vision.These ladies have all three in spades.In this fascinating chat with Cherita O’dell (Real Estate Broker of Million Dollar Homes and Barbados Real Estate 246) and Gael Alluard (Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Dwellings Lifestyle Group) we discuss how these incredible businesswomen are consciously managing their financial evolution over their 16 years of entrepreneurship. For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

Hindsight is always 20/20.In this episode we fondly reflect on our own 20s and the financial blunders that taught us some pretty valuable lessons.We’re joined by two members of the Fortress team, Compliance Officer Shakirah Payne and Pension Administration Assistant Jennifer Holder.From budgeting to investing, from calculating interest on debt to planning for an early retirement, we all get pretty real about the financial lessons we wish we’d learned in our 20s.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

Is your community holding you up or holding you back?Surrounding yourself with people who are passionate, progressive and transparent is a no-brainer because they motivate and inspire you to be at your very best.In this episode, you’ll discover how you can build a better support team on your way to achieving financial independence.We’re joined this week by entrepreneurs Dario Greenidge of Shine Automotive Inc. and Andy King of King Marketing to discuss “The Company You Keep” and how the power of association can be the key to your life's success.For past episodes and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis for the Barbadian tourism industry and financial economy.Could the newly announced Barbados Welcome Stamp initiative provide the necessary lifeline that traditional tourism once did?We’re joined this week by founder of the initiative, social entrepreneur Peter Lawrence Thompson, and trade and business development specialist, Michelle Hustler to discuss the new work from home programme and other opportunities for growth in the Barbadian economy.For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

We’ve never been more excited to be caught trying to keep up with The Joneses.On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dwayne and Kelly Jones of Debt Free Caribbean.Listen in as this captivating young couple share how they cleared over $67,000 in consumer debt in less than three years.For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

After a less than stellar start to the year, financial markets are recovering and well.Fortress’ Chief Investment Officer, Peter Arender, joins us this week to explain how this is even possible after a recession that was projected to be the worst since the Second World War.For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

Business leaders, George Griffith (Surfside Wellness Centre) and Lily Dash (WiFetch) met the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown head on, and, with considerable success.Their decision to pivot, not panic, has enabled these entrepreneurs to survive and thrive during uncertain times.Find out how they managed to both launch a brand new business, as well as maintain and increase their existing client base, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

This week international broadcaster, Alex Jordan and Fortress’ Client Relations Associate, Krystal Dowell, join Kim and Omar to reflect on some of the important financial and life lessons they were compelled to learn during lockdown.For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

We begin the fourth season of Do It Fuh Grantley with a frank discussion on the potentially catastrophic effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Barbados’ economy. Barbadian economist, Shane Lowe, joins us to share his professional views on the country’s national insurance scheme and the need for diversification of the tourism industry.We hope you enjoy the show!For show notes, past episodes, and to record your life and finance questions, please visit fortressfund.com/podcast.

Her goal is to achieve a debt free life for her and her daughter. Alison Brome is "MummyIsDebtFree" and she joins us this week to talk about her debt free journey as well as share sound advice on how others can pursue a similar lifestyle.

Returning guest, Kelly "Talk About Money" Johnally shares just how property investment is shaping her future. She's joined by first-time guest, real estate agent and lawyer, Lily Dash. As the founder and CEO of Villabound, Lily knows all about climbing the property investment ladder and shares her tips for success.