RF Executive Summit
(l-r) Panelists: David Smailes, CIO at RF Bank & Trust; Dr. Alessandra Forssell, Director at Deloitte; Ravi Campbell, IT VP at Dart and Malcolm Todd, Head of Product Operations & Development at Maples.
(CAYMAN ISLANDS) RF Bank & Trust (RF) recently hosted an exclusive executive summit at the Ritz Carlton, for an intimate group of business leaders. This event served as a platform for executives to gain invaluable insights into global economic trends, cutting-edge corporate investment solutions, and strategies for navigating the ever-evolving IT landscape.
Distinguished experts from Oppenheimer, who joined the conversation virtually, shared their findings on the US economic outlook for the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. John Stoltzfus, Chief Investment Strategist at Oppenheimer, delivered a thorough analysis of the market. Commenting on the United States funding of the ongoing conflict in the middle east and Ukraine, Stoltzfus was optimistic that there would be minimal impact on the markets and that we would rather see swift resolutions to the Israel conflict due to pressures from several directions including those concerned with the oil industry. Speaking to US debt in general, Stoltzfus compared the situation to a hamper of dirty laundry, saying the US was still among the cleanest in the dirty pile and therefore he didn’t share any concern over the current government debt levels.
David Slatter, Vice President of Investment Management at RF, offered a suggestion for equity sectors and asset classes that investors should consider going into 2024 that
Jim Wilson, VP of Corporate Finance at RF sits down with David Slatter, VP of Investments to discuss his investment outlook.
included transporters of energy, utilities, real estate, US Large Cap value, European and Asian Pacific equity among others. He also announced RF’s commitment to facilitating local opportunities for private equity and investment banking deals, aimed at providing essential funding to local businesses.
In a stimulating conclusion to this half-day event, RF facilitated a panel of four top local IT leaders. Their discussions, expertly moderated by Malcolm Todd, Head of Product Operations & Development at Maples, featured insights from: David Smailes, CIO of RF Bank & Trust; Ravi Campbell, VP of IT at DART; and Dr. Alexandra Forssell, Director at Deloitte. The panelists underscored the critical importance of aligning new IT technologies with business objectives to mitigate risks and emphasized the need for establishing clear and measurable goals for innovative developments.
Attendees taking in the presentations at the RF Executive Summit.
As one of several local thought leadership events hosted by the investment bank, RF continues to support local businesses by providing resources and tapping into experts on the subjects impacting businesses today. RF believes that these events not only inspire creative thinking and problem-solving but also encourage collaboration and the exchange of best practices, ultimately driving growth and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the business community.
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