CFAL Talks Podcast

Claudia Thompson and Richard Pinder of CFAL discuss the strategic investment options and the benefits of the CFAL Blue Marlin Retirement Plan with Nathaniel Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Drewber Solutions, who is also a CFAL client and a member of the plan.

In this second portion of the analysis of the national budget, the CFAL team continues its analysis of the government's in the face of the financial uncertainty that we face in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hurricane Dorian, and other recent blows to the our economy.

The CFAL team of financial experts breaks down and analyzes major concerns about the Bahamian economy and reviews the government's revenue and spending plans as recently presented by the Minister of Finance and Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis.

What direction should The Bahamas take to challenge the notion that The Bahamas is a tax haven? How would the implementation of a global minimum tax affect Bahamians? The CFAL team of Anthony Ferguson, Angelo Butler, Lashell White, and Pamela Ferguson explore strategies to help determine our next steps.

Do you think The Bahamas should be considered a tax haven? What does that mean and how does it affect our international brand perception and our ability to navigate the global financial marketplace? In this episode, Pamela Ferguson, Angelo Butler, Lashell White, and Anthony Ferguson discuss the development, challenges, and threats affecting the Bahamian offshore banking sector.

In a continuation from the last episode, Claudia Thompson, Pamela Ferguson, and Sophia Thurston of CFAL discuss pension planning in general terms and in relation to the Bahamian economy.

It is never too late to start investing in your children's education, but the key is to start. In Part II of our discussion about the benefits of the CFAL Education Plan, two of our clients - Tanya Bonamy and Lisa McCartney - share how the CFAL Education Plan helped them save to send their children to college and meet their educational needs.

Don't your children deserve a bright future? The CFAL Education Plan can help you save and invest toward your family's education goals. In this episode, Richard Pinder, Operations Supervisor, and Claudia Thompson, Pension Administrator and Client Relationship Officer, discuss the rebranding of the plan and how it can help you ensure your child's future.

What can we do now to manage our debt and grow as a nation in the face of economic uncertainty? CFAL financial experts Anthony Ferguson, Lashell White, Angelo Butler, and Pamela Ferguson continue their assessment of the 2020-2021 mid-year budget of The Bahamas.

Where are we now? How much of an economic rebound, if any, has The Bahamas made this year? CFAL financial experts Anthony Ferguson, Lashell White, Angelo Butler, and Pamela Ferguson discuss the 2020-2021 mid-year budget and the prospects for our economic future.

In the third part of this Saving Series, our CFAL experts, Pamela Musgrove-Ferguson, Sophia Thurston, and Claudia Thompson, share more practical tips and solutions for everyone to achieve financial security.

Saving money can also save you stress! In this episode, host Claudia Thompson continues this enlightening conversation with CFAL financial experts, Pamela Musgrove-Ferguson and Sophia Thurston.

Are you having conversations about your finances? Host Claudia Thompson explores how talking about financial topics, including saving money, can help you secure your financial future with CFAL experts, Pamela Musgrove-Ferguson and Sophia Thurston.

In part two of this series, Anthony Ferguson, Lashell White, Angelo Butler, and Pamela Ferguson continue to explore how the Government of The Bahamas can use public-private partnerships to stimulate the Bahamian economy at this critical point in our history.

In the first installment of this two-part series, Anthony Ferguson, Lashell White, Angelo Butler, and Pamela Ferguson discuss how public private partnerships can be used to rebuild Abaco and Grand Bahama in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and to support the economic recovery of The Bahamas as we grapple with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our panel of experts continues to review the year 2020, including the government's response to Hurricane Dorian, while making recommendations to help our country face the challenges ahead

The year 2020 dealt a very heavy economic blow to the entire world, but it was especially difficult for The Bahamas. On the heels of our recovery from the impact of one of the most powerful hurricanes on record, a seemingly unstoppable virus decimated our health, shut down our economy, and curtailed our entire way of life.

Why does it always seem so hard to save money? With a solid plan and a little determination, you can save and set yourself up for long-term financial success. Pamela, Sophia, and Claudia explain how.

In this inaugural episode of CFAL podcast series, Pamela Ferguson and Angelo Butler are exploring the outlook for the Bahamian economy. They also share insights about key financial economic issues around the world and how these could impact The Bahamas.