On Thursday, 14th March 2019, Cytonn Investments held their Q1’2019 Asian Markets dinner at Anghiti Restaurant. The event targeted the Asian clients, to appreciate them for their continued support and to celebrate the milestones achieved in 2018. It was also an opportunity to introduce Cytonn Dhan, an initiative by the firm to connect further with its Asian Markets.
Clients at the Q1’2019 Appreciation Dinner
While giving her opening remarks, Hetal Nathwani, a Relationship Manager at Cytonn thanked the guests for coming and expressed her excitement at being able to introduce Cytonn Dhan to them. “It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for you, and how many generations you keep it for,” Hetal said, quoting Robert Kiyosaki, an American Businessman & Author. She further urged those present to invest their money so that it could work for them, assuring that Cytonn kept the needs of its clients its top priority.
Hetal Nathwani, Relationship Manager introduces Cytonn Dhan to guests
Speaking at the event, Cytonn Group CEO, Edwin H. Dande said that Cytonn Dhan was an opportunity for the firm to connect even further with the Asian Markets since it was a niche market. He also reassured those present that nothing had changed. “We are still the same Cytonn. Cytonn Dhan is not a new company. You will still get the same investment products and the same attractive returns,” he added. Edwin also observed how far Cytonn had come and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to giving clients above average returns through both its structured private products and its regulated products.
Cytonn Group CEO, Edwin H. Dande
While making his remarks, Dhiru Shah, a member of the Cytonn High Yield Solutions (CHYS) Board marveled at how Cytonn overcame one setback after another since it was launched. “Whenever I told people to invest with us, they would ask ‘Who is Cytonn?’ “Will they succeed?’ ‘If I invest in Cytonn, will you guarantee that my money will be safe?’ By now, I think Cytonn has proved without a doubt that they can be trusted,” added Dhiru.
Mr. Shah also urged attendees to invest their money instead of letting it sit in the bank. “Will banks give you a guarantee? Some people found out the hard way that a bank can collapse and you lose all your money yet it was not giving you a return,” he said. Dhiru went on to laud Cytonn for its achievements, including launching Cytonn Asset Managers Ltd (CAML), who are regulated by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Dhiru Shah – Board Member CHYS
Antti-Jussi Ahveninen, a member of the Cytonn Board stated that Cytonn was off to a good start in 2019, adding that getting a license to manage Real Estate Institutional Trusts (REITs) was a strong step for the brand. In addition, he observed that being able to offer regulated products was a step in the right direction. Antti also spoke on the Kshs. 650 million partnership between Cytonn and the State Bank of Mauritius (SBM), emphasizing that it should inspire confidence in investors’ minds because the bank had done its due diligence and recognised the potential high returns that could be made. “My strategy for this year is the same as last year’s and will be the same next year – I will let my money work for me. At the end of the day, when it comes to investing, nothing beats logic and doing your homework,” he said in closing.
Anti-Jussi Avheninen speaking during the event
Madhav Bhalla, Chairman of the Cytonn Asset Managers Limited (CAML) Board stated that real estate investment in Kenya had always been a solid bet, but that buyers were becoming smarter and their needs had evolved. He commended Cytonn for finding new ways to meet client needs. He also urged those present to make a conscious effort to diversify their investments instead of leaving their money to sit in a bank. “Be smart about your money. Spread your risk, make money and understand how to maximise your returns,” added Madhav, urging those who had not invested with Cytonn already to do so.
Madhav Bhalla – CAML Board Chair addresses attendees
Afterwards, there was a question and answer session, giving attendees an opportunity to have their concerns addressed. The event culminated in a raffle draw, where a lucky guest won a night stay for two at Enashipai Resort and Spa in Naivasha.
The lucky winner of the raffle goes up to receive his prize
