The Dollars, Dirhams and Our Two Financial Cents Podcast

In this engaging podcast, Akshay and Richard share their perspectives on Continental's overarching vision, shedding light on the innovative strategies that have positioned the company as an industry leader. Discover the unique approach they bring to the insurance landscape and how their vision aligns with the evolving needs of clients and the market.

Your family's well-being is a promise you make, and in this engaging conversation, our experts, Akshay Sardana, Director and Vice President, and Richard Williams, Senior Vice President in Geneva, discuss why it's crucial to have a solid plan in place. From financial considerations to emotional support, discover the key elements that make up a comprehensive plan for your family and young ones. Continental is committed to being your ally in this important journey, providing support and resources to ensure your family is well cared for. Learn how to navigate the complexities and uncertainties and gain valuable insights into creating a promise that lasts a lifetime.

Welcome to Continental's insightful podcast series! In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of financial wellness with our esteemed guests, Akshay Sardana, Director and Vice President, and Richard Williams, Senior Vice President - Geneva. 🌐 Together, they share their expertise and experiences surrounding the revolutionary "Omni Care 3" plan, Critical Illness insurance, that has truly been a lightbulb moment for Richard. In this engaging discussion, our experts shed light on the importance of financial planning, especially when it comes to safeguarding against unexpected health challenges.

In our epic final podcast episode, we delve deep into the world of Emerging AI with Richard H. Williams, Senior Vice President of Geneva, and Ashok Sardana, Founder and Managing Director. Join us as they share their invaluable insights on the impact of Emerging AI and how Continental is adapting to this transformative technology. Richard and Ashok discuss their thoughts on Emerging AI, its implications, and its game-changing potential. Learn how this dynamic duo views the future of AI and what it means for businesses and society as a whole. Gain unique perspectives on how one of the industry leaders is coping with the AI revolution. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation, and don't forget to subscribe, like, and share. This is a finale you won't want to miss! 🔗 Follow Us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cfs.group/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/continentalinternational LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/continentalgroup/ 🔊 Listen on: https://www.cfsgroup.com/media-room/podcast/ #ContinentalPodcast #AI #EmergingAI #Continental #PodcastFinale #ChatGPT #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #FutureTech #Interview #AIInsights #TechLeaders

In this captivating episode, Richard and Ashok shine a spotlight on the Omnicare 3 Plan, a financial solution that offers Guaranteed Life Coverage from day 1 of the policy until the ripe age of 100! This plan is designed to provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your financial well-being is secured, even in the face of unexpected health challenges. Discover the key features of this brilliant plan. Don't miss out on this invaluable discussion that could change the way you approach financial planning. Whether you're new to insurance or a seasoned expert, there's something here for everyone. Ready to make informed decisions about your financial future? Join us for an enlightening conversation that could shape your financial destiny! Hit that "Subscribe" button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of THE DOLLARS, DIRHAMS & OUR TWO FINANCIAL CENTS. Like, share, and leave your thoughts in the comments below. We love hearing from our incredible audience!

Welcome to another captivating episode of "THE DOLLARS, DIRHAMS & OUR TWO FINANCIAL CENTS." In this instalment, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Ashok Sardana, Founder & Managing Director of Continental Group, in the esteemed presence of our host, Richard H Williams, Senior Vice President in Geneva. Join us as we uncover Ashok's remarkable stories, invaluable insights, and the incredible success story of Continental Group. From humble beginnings to financial prominence, this episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and wealth management. Ashok Sardana's experiences and wisdom are sure to inspire and empower anyone on their own financial journey. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned investor, or simply curious about the world of finance, this episode is a must-watch. 🎉 Join us in celebrating success, perseverance, and the pursuit of financial excellence. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more insightful episodes!

🎙️ Episode: Financial Risk No Expat Should Wake Up To In this illuminating episode, join our host Nadir Ahmed, along with our esteemed guest Ashok Shardana, Founder and Managing Director of Continental Group. At Continental, our mission is simple yet powerful: to revolutionize the way financial service institutions connect with clients. We're committed to offering personalized solutions that prioritize the well-being and interests of our clients above all else. 🌍 Are you an expat navigating the complex world of finances in a foreign land? 🌍 Tune in as Nadir and Ashok dive deep into the realm of financial risks that no expat should ever wake up to. Drawing upon their extensive expertise, they'll guide you through strategies to safeguard your financial future while living and working abroad. From volatile markets to unexpected regulatory changes, our experts will equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and seize opportunities. 💡 What you'll gain from this episode: Insights from Ashok Shardana: With years of experience as the Founder and Managing Director of Continental Group, Ashok brings a wealth of knowledge about international finance, risk management, and tailored solutions for expats. Expert Guidance: Nadir Ahmed, Manager Advisory at Continental Group, joins the conversation to provide practical advice and actionable tips for mitigating financial risks effectively. Real-Life Examples: Discover real-world scenarios that shed light on potential financial pitfalls and how to avoid them. Empowerment Through Knowledge: Gain the confidence you need to tackle financial challenges head-on, make informed decisions, and secure your financial well-being, no matter where you are in the world. Join us on this insightful journey as we explore the financial landscape through the lens of expatriates. Don't let unexpected risks catch you off guard. Subscribe now and stay tuned for empowering discussions that will shape your financial future! 🔗 Follow Us Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cfs.group/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/continentalinternational LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/continentalgroup/ 🔊 Listen on: https://www.cfsgroup.com/media-room/podcast/

Becoming a successful financial advisor is a unique journey for everyone, with no single method or prescribed path to follow. There is no specific degree or curriculum required to become a financial advisor. To succeed as a financial advisor, one must possess discipline and motivation and be committed to providing top-notch financial advice to clients. Listen to the podcast hosted by Anselm Mendes and our guest speaker Andrew Cole as he describes 7 ways to step up and stand out in the finance and insurance industry. Andrew Cole is a seasoned Sales Professional with over 35 years of Financial Services experience. His career has taken him from the UK to Europe, the Far East & the Middle east in senior managerial roles with Major Blue-Chip corporations. He has also owned & successfully run his own award-winning Financial Advisory company for over 12 years, so he knows what it takes to be successful as an owner and working for a Provider or brokerage. He is the author of “Diamond Method- Advanced selling skills”, which has helped 1000s of Sales People succeed.

It is easy to get baffled and anxious when you come across terms like financial goals, portfolio rebalancing, compound interest, asset allocation, and retirement planning. While it may seem complicated, managing your finances is a 5-step simple process followed by most successful individuals worldwide. The importance of financial planning has recently started gaining more attention since the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic market crash when many of us faced salary cuts and job losses. So, what does financial planning mean, what are the basic principles one can always keep in mind and how to start? Listen to our guest speaker Raunak Mehta and our Host Anselm Mendes as they simplify Financial planning and a simple process that one must follow to ensure one's current and future financial wellness.

Our mortality comes with consequences for our family and dependents. One of the best tools to take care of the financial impact the death of an earning member can have on a family, is the use of Life Insurance. Deciding to buy life insurance is the start of a journey that often gets confusing quite quickly, especially when confronted by the age-old debate of Term vs Whole of Life policies or buy term and invest the difference or some other form or combination of policies. Join our host Anselm Mendes as he quizzes our guest speakers Abhishek Datta and Raunak Mehta breaking down their approach to Life Insurance and examining the different aspects of the term vs whole of life debate, who needs it and how one can choose between the solutions on offer.

If you are an art admirer and enthusiast, investing in art can be emotionally and financially fulfilling. Collecting art was more of a passion till the 16th century until it gradually evolved as a form of long term investment. While a significant part of art investments are still restricted to the elite class, there are ways for you to invest if you cannot afford a blue chip art piece. Listen to our guest speaker James Robert Ellis and our host Anselm Mendes as they enfold the journey of investing in art, from identifying a genuine art to the risks in investment and how you can protect it. James is the Head of Underwriting for the Private Clients division of AXA Gulf (transitioning to GIG Gulf). He spent the first 16 years of his career in the UK & Europe, working in various technical underwriting roles with wealthy individuals to protect their physical assets. He’s qualified as a Chartered Insurer with the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds a graduate degree in Politics & Economics from Goldsmiths college at the University of London. Tune in to this latest episode, “Art as an investment”, on Dollar Dirhams and our Two Financial Cents. Do leave a comment, share and subscribe to our podcast for interesting updates on everything related to finances, investments and more.

Corporate tax has been the topic of discussion since the announcement In January 2022. While there are a lot of questions regarding its implementation, the questions is why corporate tax in UAE and why now? Should all the organisations start gearing up today for a smooth transition tomorrow? What are the exemptions, incentives and implications for corporates, freezone and SMEs? How can an organisation reduce their tax liability with incentives? Listen to our guest speaker Aunali Jaffer Merchant as he simplifies corporate tax. Aunali Merchant is an expert in core tax with 10 years of experience in the UAE and GCC region. He says the tax is often seen negatively, but that is not the case, and he explains why in this podcast of Dollar Dirhams and our two financial cents. Do leave a comment, share and subscribe to our podcast for interesting updates on everything related to financial planning and more. Note: The information mentioned in this episode is subject to change as a result of changes released by UAE ministry of finance.

The dynamics of hybrid, work from home or work onsite are still being explored by many organisations, with most companies are favouring the hybrid working model. With this in mind, how are companies coping to keep their employee happiness index high? What are the employees actually looking for in their job? What is the corporate culture employees are seeking to be a part of and why is it so important? What are the more efficient ways to work around budgetary brackets to keep employees happy? Does better medical insurance make a big difference to employees seeing new roles? Making things more “customer-friendly” and efficiency were key factors that led Ms. Sara Maria Boueri to challenge the status quo, making her a pioneer in the field. Listen to what our guest speaker has to say about her journey and how she transformed her workplace from the 5th most disengaged organization to being certified as a “Great Place to Work”, all in a span of 6 months. Do leave a comment, share and subscribe to our podcast for interesting updates on everything related to financial planning and more.

Influencers, the stars of the 21st century inspire us in all walks of life be it lifestyle, fashion, art, finance or motivation. From a six-year-old Diana to Mr. Beast on the Global stage or Khalid Al Ameri to Huda Khatan in the UAE. They have amassed large followings whom they inspire and brands frequently seek them out to influence their followers positively. The opportunity to work with big brands and make big money has most of us hooked on the idea of cashing in on social media. However, earning a living through social media may not be as simple as it may seem. Is the relationship between brands and influencers mutually beneficial? Do influencers need to manage and plan their finances differently, since most times they are paid through barter deals rather than cash? Is this really a long-term career option? Listen to what our guest Saher I. Mansoor, a mommy influencer on Instagram, has to share about her journey, the challenges she faced and her views on the future of the social media influencer profession. You can connect with Saher on Instagram @saher.i.mansoor. Do leave a comment, share and subscribe to our podcast for interesting updates on everything related to financial planning and more.

From starting a piggy bank to sending your kid off to college with a credit card, helping kids learn healthy habits around money can take a lot of work — and patience. Teaching children to be financially responsible early on will help them cope with challenges like setting limits, planning a budget and resisting impulse buys. There are a lot of different ways to help kids get smart about spending, but the way parents have been handling it, has not worked for them and their kids. Parents think they know about how to educate their kids & teens money, but mostly they don’t. In this podcast, join our host Anselm Mendes & Marilyn Pinto, a rebel educator and founder of KFI Global to talk about common mistakes parents have been making when it comes to talking to their kids & teens about money. You can reach out to Marilyn Pinto on Instagram Facebook Youtube LinkedIn Twitter You can reach out to Anselm Mendes on LinkedIn

When should you retire? Should you retire at all? And why on earth should you retire at age 65? If retirement has been a subject weighing on your mind and you can’t seem to separate the facts from the myth, or if you feel you need a better way to think and plan for the later years of your life, understand how to mitigate risks associated with health, income and long term care – this podcast episode is for you! Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on retirement, between Anselm Mendes, the host of the podcast and Ashok Sardana, Founder and Managing Director of the Continental Group, who has been advising clients ranging from executives to entrepreneurs. Listen in as they explore the various facets of retirement and what you need to do to prepare yourself for what could very well be the best years of your life! You can reach out to Ashok Sardana on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-sardana-47698926/

Physical endurance training and financial planning are two peas in a pod- they require goal setting, hard work, focus, perseverance, and good old-fashioned discipline. As a generation, we are obsessed with instant results and deliveries, but when it comes to success there are no shortcuts. The rent is always due and there is no instant success to financial freedom. Achieving goals requires daily work. Getting to the final goal may seem daunting, but with the help of a financial advisor or a financial coach nothing is impossible. In today's episode, Rickson Dsouza, a financial advisor, triathlete and ultra-runner, whose personal fitness journey embodies endurance, shares his wisdom on wealth management and thinking about the long haul. In his personal experience and as a life insurance expert to high-net-worth entrepreneurs and executives, he has seen a fair share of champions. He talks about the specific traits that athletes and wealth champions have in common. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or his website.

There is a general notion that women tend to put off investing or managing their financial health. There's probably an employer's fund, some money in deposits for the future, and perhaps holding reasonable sums of cash at home for any sudden requirements, but that's about it. It may not be applicable for all, but there is some truth that women worldwide are commonly battling with views and beliefs that limit their financial opportunities and potential. By limiting this power to advance themselves, women are restricting their own growth, families' growth, their communities, and their economies at large. While women are succeeding despite mindsets holding them back, there has been a constant struggle to find ease in managing investments. In Today's Episode Amrita Sethi, a Financial Advisor turned NFT artist talks about the importance of financial planning for women. She covers areas of importance in personal financing, advice for women (and men) at all and any stage of their life. If you would like to speak to Amrita Sethi you can contact her on Twitter or Instagram and LinkedIn

Did you know that over $109 billion was reported as unclaimed money by banks, insurance companies and financial institutions around the globe? Did you ever think that the Record-keeping of your financial wealth is a crucial step to managing your money? Well, I didn't! Most of us end up saving and investing our hard-earned money for our future and the security of our loved ones, but we end up missing one crucial step that seems to determine whether you and your family will enjoy the fruits of your labour or if it will sit unclaimed and forgotten. Financial record-keeping of your assets can seem like an intimidating task and a long, complicated process but it doesn’t need to be. In this episode, our guest Aadil Kadri, a financial advisor with over two decades of experience in financial planning, will help you understand why it is essential to keep a record and what to keep records of. Let's embark on the journey of record-keeping and consolidation of one's assets and wealth and help the money reach the hands of our loved ones at the right time. Aadil has a small but powerful giveaway for you as a token of appreciation for investing 30 mins of your time to take care of your finances. He is sharing a template he uses himself - designed to be easy to use but comprehensive - for you to start with record-keeping right away. Download now https://bit.ly/3yY0BIk and get started with keeping track of your wealth so that you and your family have the peace of mind of knowing where and how to access the wealth you’ve worked so hard for. If you wish to speak with Aadil Kadri you may contact him on LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube If you like our content, please hit the subscribe button to notify you of the upcoming podcasts, which encompass unique and exciting advice given by experts in the financial profession. If you would like us to do a podcast on any topic of your interest in the financial planning space, please feel free to drop us a hello at marketing@cfsgroup.com

You might be wondering: what is an NFT? Do you have questions on this emerging art form; NFT Art? Join us in this episode hosted by Anselm Mendes and hear from our guest Amrita Sethi, an award-winning multi-media tech artist and the FIRST NFT artist in the UAE. In this episode, Amrita sheds some light on NFT Art, her views on the revolutionary change NFT art will bring into the traditional art market, her journey into NFT art, her art style, and everything you wanted to ever know about NFT Art. To view her soundwave art created with striking visuals click, https://bit.ly/3ebNqLi If you would like to speak to Amrita Sethi you can contact her on Twitter or Instagram and LinkedIn