The talk show will be presented by veteran broadcaster Mr Fredrick Hassell and co-host Mr Walton Brown. Fred Hassell is the inimitable co-host of the highly successful "Sixty-something" show which is aired weekly on ZFB. Fred and Walton will be inviting guests to join them to explore the world of stocks and shares, saving for retirement and how to invest in mutual funds and local companies listed on The BSX. The show will initially be on air live at 12:10 p.m. every Tuesday for one hour, starting on 1 July 1997. It is currently anticipated that the show will be taped and repeated on another week-day evening. The show will carry advertising and feature contemporary musical intermissions.
The BSX was established in 1971 and is now the world's premiere offshore electronic securities market. A total of 115 equities, bonds, Mutual Funds and warrants are listed on The BSX with a total market capitalization in excess of $37 billion. Sponsoring this informative Radio Talk Show forms part of The BSX's commitment to increasing awareness about our local Stock Exchange and enhancing the domestic market.
William Woods CEO of The BSX stated "We are delighted to be a part of this exciting new educational programme. We will be providing guest speakers, statistics and trading information to Fred and Walton and we look forward to helping Bermudians and residents understand how each and every one of us can "own a share of Bermuda"®".
Fred Hassel, Presenter stated "I have been wanting to run a regular investment radio show for a long time and I am delighted that the sponsorship of The BSX has now enabled me to launch this programme. I believe that there is a need for more basic information to help Bermudians help themselves by investing in securities for the long term."
Enquiries to W. William A. Woods at The BSX on Tel (1-441) 292-7212 and Mr Fred Hassell on Tel 295 9094. Advertising inquiries to Walton Brown on Tel 295-5796 and Fax 292-8593 .