Close to 150 Tobagonians attended the Financial Literacy Secretariat's (FLS) second investment information seminar for the year facilitated by the T&T Unit Trust Corporation at the Victor E Bruce Financial Complex in Scarborough.
Secretary of Finance and Enterprise Development in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Joel Jack encouraged the large gathering to exploit the various investment opportunities offered, building on the Tobago ethic of savings and thrift in an effort to increase their assets and strengthen the legacy of intergenerational wealth transfer on the island.
UTC's vice president of Advisory Services Amoy Van Lowe applauded the THA on its initiative and partnership over the years.She commended the Secretary of Finance in particular for his positive response in supporting activities which allow citizens to take charge of their future, in addition to his vision and commitment to the enhancement of financial literacy.
The gathering was presented with information on wealth generation by Garth Thomas of Comprehensive Planners and Associates.
Leslie St Louis of First Citizen's Brokerage and Advisory Services explained the first steps to be taken when investing in the stock market, while Sekou Mark vice president of Investment Research and Portfolio Management at the UTC gave insights into the operations and philosophy behind the UTC Calypso Macro Index Fund.
The session was highly interactive and participants engaged all facilitators directly on their respective presentations.