Tag: JMMB Group

New JMMB Her Wealth offering targets women

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A recent study conducted by the International Labour Organization identified Jamaica as one of the top three countries where ‘the boss’ is likely to be female. These statistics in the study Women in Business and Management, Gaining Momentum are not surprising, as women account for more than 70 per cent of students enrolled at the tertiary level in major local universities.

Climbing the corporate ladder marks a different, if not new, milestone for women, as they have stood the test of time, often seeking work/life balance — in the case of working mothers — even as they juggle varying roles while pursuing their dreams.

In support of the empowerment of women to achieve their financial goals, the JMMB Group has announced the introduction of JMMB Her Wealth, a complete package of financial solutions which includes investments, loans, savings facilities and insurance. As part of the customisation of the offerings to better cater to women, JMMB also provides a maternity loan, and coverage of handbag contents against theft as part of their motor vehicle insurance offering.

According to JMMB Jamaica Country Manager Kisha Anderson, women have shown their continued intention to attain financial success in Jamaica.

“We aim to facilitate and assist our clients to achieve their goals. This new offering is in response to a perceived gap that has been identified in the market, and research that suggests the need for financial institutions to deepen their relationship with women in order to meet their unique financial needs,” she explained.

Anderson says JMMB Her Wealth is designed as a special and remarkable vehicle for this purpose, and is the first of its kind in the market.

The JMMB Her Wealth packaged solution also includes a rewards programme that offers JMMB Her Wealth clients special access to discounts (or other benefits) of up to 20 per cent from partnering companies.

The partners selected to be a part of the JMMB Her Wealth Rewards programme are established organisations that offer support services that are typically utilised by women in their daily lives. These include auto servicing and maintenance; food; home care; medical services; counselling; beauty and spa services; computers and accessories; and children’s products and accessories.

Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/allwoman/issues/New-JMMB-Her-Wealth-offering-targets-women_87598

JMMB focuses on ‘Her Wealth’

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Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) aims to cement its place as the financial partner of choice for women with its newest product offering, JMMB Her Wealth.

In launching what it describes as the first of its kind on the market, the investment institution has designed the financial solution with hopes of empowering women to realise their financial goals through investments, loans, savings and insurance.

The women-only event was held at the Spanish Court Hotel on Wednesday.

JMMB Her Wealth follows on two new unit trust products — the JMMB Bond Fund and JMMB Real Value Fund — launched by the institution in 2015 as it sought to increase market share.

“…whatever they are and wherever we are on our financial journey. We have included unique add-ons like maternity loan and handbag coverage, which is a part of the motor vehicle insurance coverage,” JMMB Country Manager Kisha Anderson told the audience, adding that the company has identified that women have unique needs and have a different relationship with money from men.

“As your financial partner we want to support you by providing financial expertise and education to give you greater access to critical services so that you can be empowered to make the best financial decisions for yourselves, your families and those who depend on you,” she continued.

According to Anderson, the financial institution, which made $2.03 billion in net profit in the six-month period ended September 30, 2016, expects the introduction of JMMB Her Wealth to expand the company’s client base while deepening its relationship with clients.

Currently, the gender split of JMMB’s client base stands at 59 per cent, in favour of women.

“Research indicates that women represent a huge potential market opportunity for growth across many industries, including finance where there are gaps perceived in the way financial institutions cater to women and their unique needs,” said Anderson.

JMMB Her Wealth will also feature a rewards programme for services utilised by women in their daily lives, including medical care, beauty, auto and home and garden services. JMMB will be partnering with companies from the service industries to offer discounts between five and 20 per cent.

As a part of its aim to facilitate financial empowerment for women, JMMB Group will also be hosting quarterly financial education sessions which are expected to provide women with guidance and knowledge of important financial matters.

Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business/JMMB-focuses-on–Her-Wealth-_87057

Cocktails With… Judette Coward Puglisi

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To introduce their latest financial package solution, notably JMMB Her Wealth, last Wednesday at the Spanish Court Worthington securities broker and dealer Jamaica Money Market Brokers tapped Mango Media Caribbean Managing Director Judette Coward Puglisi to deliver the keynote address. Wearing her country’s most celebrated designer, Meiling, the Trinbagonian media, communications & public relations specialist encouraged prospective JMMB Her Wealth investors at the launch event to secure their futures, while sharing gems from her own life reserves.

What is your favourite beverage?

Hot chocolate. How else to discover why I am the way I am except at the bottom of a cup? When I’m done, it’s usually time for deep thinking.

Is the election of hotel & real-estate tycoon Donald Trump a triumph for social media fame or a cautionary tale?

It’s a reality circus mixed with large doses of a global horror story thrown in for bad measure.

Is the boosting of a country’s economy the right get-out-jail-free card?

Only if it is accompanied by the increased productivity of its people.

What personality archetypes must make up a team that can best support what you do?

The Loyalist: will work with you without question over a weekend.

The Thinker: is solution-oriented will make any entrepreneur feel less alone.

The Connector: will open doors, so crucial to success.

The Clone: because you always need someone who is just like you.

The Debater: because challenge is a good thing; it prevents group think.

Are tough life lessons crucial to growth?

This presupposes that lessons must be tough in order to learn or grow; if that was true, prisons would not have repeat offenders. A tough or easy lesson is often irrelevant; growth is about an individual’s willingness to do so.

What’s the one book you’ve always wanted to read but have never gotten around to?

We Should All Be Feminists by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a book-length essay. If you have ever watched her

TED Talk you would know why this is at the top of my list. Plus, I am a lipstick-wearing feminist.

Do long hours guarantee success?

No, they don’t, and believe me, I learned that lesson late in the game! I think focused work without interruption makes for a better, more meaningful type of success with limited opportunities for burnout.

How can an entrepreneur identify when he or she has outgrown hustlin’?

When your quotation is accepted without question or negotiation. The hustlin’ stops and the innovation can begin.

What is the one office process you continue to enjoy, no matter your hierarchical rank?

Don’t laugh, but mopping the front entrance. I think because it’s the first point of entry to our building and for me it means “you are welcome”.

Are emotions and figures the only ingredients necessary for a successful communications exchange?

Shared stories and conversation are the common coins of communion.

If you had to choose: speed at the expense of details or vice-versa?

Details. Because speed does not mean a thing if inaccuracy is allowed to run around like a Pokemon gamer.

Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Cocktails-With—-Judette-Coward-Puglisi_87061