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The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You

English, Finance, 5 seasons, 55 episodes, 19 hours, 2 minutes
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The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast is a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Season 1 will explore topics under its Annual Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference theme, "Restructuring, Restoring and Renewing," happening 26th-28th January.
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Dahlia Johnson: Investing Opportunities in Canada

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host Heneka Watkis-Porter. We live in a global village; that has several benefits. The potential to create wealth is one of them. Earlier in 2022, the JSE announced that Jamaicans would be able to trade Canadian stocks right here on the Jamaica Stock Exchange in the near future. Well, the future is now; we couldn't be happier. To tell us all about the possibilities, is Dahlia Johnson, Trader at CUMAX Wealth Management. Some of what we looked at were: What does having this direct market access to Canada mean for investors in Jamaica? Why CUMAX leading the pack on this initiative Trading hours? Why Canada? And lots more. Connect with Dahlia Johnson: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show. You can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Dr Marlene Street-Forrest, Richard Branson, Dr Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
9/5/202222 minutes, 35 seconds
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The JSE's Caribbean Business Exchange

The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You is brought to you by CUMAX Wealth Management, "making more possible." Cable television is a system of delivering television programming to viewers via radio frequency signals transmitted through electrical cables; in more recent systems, light pulses through fibre-optic cables. You might be wondering why I am opening up with this information about cable TV on the JSE's podcast. I have a good cause. The JSE's mission is to contribute to the growth and development of the territories where they conduct business, by facilitating the mobilization, exchange, and expansion of capital while providing a return on equity acceptable to their shareholders. I know first-hand that the organization does nothing that is out of alignment with its vision and mission. Today, we will examine how the JSE's latest venture, the Caribbean Business Exchange, aligns with its mission and vision. To tell us all about that is Andre Gooden, Business Development Manager at the JSE. Some of what we looked at were: What is the CBX? How does the CBX align to the mission & vision of the JSE? How will the CBX benefit investors? What kind of content can we expect from the CBX? How will the CBX be different from what already exists? And lots more. Connect with Andre Gooden: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You was brought to you by CUMAX Wealth Management, "making more possible." Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show. You can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Dr Marlene Street-Forrest, Richard Branson, Dr Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
8/29/202221 minutes, 20 seconds
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Credit Ratings Made Simple

At some point in the life of an individual, organization or government, they will need to borrow money to fund their projects. Lending agencies will want to ensure that they are creditworthy, which their credit ratings can help determine. A credit rating can be assigned to any entity that seeks to borrow, whether it be an individual, a corporation, a state or a sovereign government. To simplify an otherwise complex issue of credit ratings is Wayne Dass, CEO of Caribbean Information & Credit Rating Services Ltd (CariCRIS). Some of what we looked at were: Which credit ratings are investment grade? The credit rating continuum What's the Difference Between Credit Ratings and Credit Scores? What are some of the things taken into account to determine credit worthiness? And lots more. Connect with Wayne Dass: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
3/28/202221 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Data Privacy Act

The rental of safety deposit boxes at banks and locks on filing cabinets at the office are clear indications that much premium has always been placed on data privacy. And it is not just businesses that need to be concerned about it. Individuals too have much at stake to protect themselves from the risks that can arise when they are breaches. With the onset of the pandemic which has seen a migration of the world to the online space, it has become even more critical for us to be intentional when conducting business particularly in the online space. In 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), came into full effect after being adopted in 2016. But exactly what is it and what does it do? We will find out this and more in this episode where I have invited Chukwuemeka Cameron, Podcaster/Attorney-at-Law/Founder, Design Privacy to share with. Some of what we looked at were: The components involved in data privacy Law, policies and contractual obligations require as it relates to data privacy Tips on protecting data And lots more. Connect with Chukwemeka Cameron: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
3/7/202221 minutes, 57 seconds
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Building Generational Wealth with Intentionality

Passing on any kind of asset from families down to their children or grandchildren, whether in the form of cash, investment funds, stocks and bonds, properties or even entire companies, that's generational wealth. Sounds easy right? Why then are there seemingly perpetual cycles of poverty amongst some families while others continue to thrive generation after generation? We've invited Able-Don Foote,  Principal Attorney-at-law of the Able Attorneys law firm and Founder of Astronomical Holdings Limited, a private investment vehicle, to talk about generational wealth. Some of what we looked at were: Wealth building strategies decision to acquire just about 1% of pharmacy company Fontana Limited, worth about $100 million Able-Don amongst the top 10 owners of another listed company, Express Catering Limited. How to attain generational wealth? How is it created? And lots more. Connect with Able-Don Foote: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1abledon/ Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
2/28/202223 minutes, 45 seconds
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One Stock, Many Portfolios: The Massy Difference

Operating in 16 different territories, Massy is an Investment Management/Holding Company with 5 lines of business, each competing in different markets and interacting with different stakeholders.  Standing J$20.2 billion strong, Massy is the second-largest company now listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange behind NCB Financial Group. The listing was sponsored by Barita Investments Limited as the JSE Broker. We've invited E. Gervase Warner, President & CEO at Massy Holdings Limited, to provide insight into the recent cross-listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Some of what we looked at were: What will listing on the JSE do for an already Capital rich company?? Why the shift from conglomerate to investment holding company? Massy’s growth strategy What are some of the opportunities that cross-listing will provide? Why the decision to engage Barita Investments as the JSE Broker? And lots more. Connect with E. Gervase Warner: Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
2/21/202219 minutes, 48 seconds
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Bought Stocks? What's Next?

You've gone ahead and yielded to the advice from a Financial Advisor or even from your friends to purchase stocks because they say it is the right thing to do. The thing is, you are a newbie who is unsure as to what exactly you should do next. You have questions and...well, to give us the answers you are looking for is Dahlia Johnson, Trader, CUMAX Wealth Management. Dahlia will tell us what we should be doing after we've become shareholders in listed companies. Some of what we looked at were: The first thing a new investor should know when thinking about buying stocks Dollar Cost Average How much stocks should I have in my portfolio And lots more. Connect with Dahlia Johnson: Email: [email protected] Website: www.cumaxwealth.com Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
2/7/202224 minutes, 12 seconds
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Investment Opportunities in Health & Wellness for Jamaicans

The Bambu fund is among the first firms in the Latin American Caribbean (LAC) region authorized to issue a security token in an initial public offering on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Bambu Coliving®. It is a community living concept for individuals aged 55+ with interests to live, work and play together; its first iteration is specific to the Caribbean. To share all about the Bambu Fund and investment opportunities in health and wellness in Jamaica is Patrick Barclay, Chief Executive Office of Bambu Fund. Some of what we looked at were: What the Bambu Fund as a company all about About the health and wellness sector...why Jamaica? When can investors expect to have access to the IPO? And lots more. Connect with Patrick Barclay: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bambufund.com Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Send us your feedback at [email protected]  or on social media @jamstockex. In the meantime, follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast and now TV show aired on Business TV, you can find out more at henekawatkisporter.com  to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Zachary Harding, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Marcia Forbes, Seth Godin and more. I am also on social media at Heneka Watkis-Porter. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
1/31/202221 minutes, 36 seconds
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Why Messages of Hope, Love and Peace are Important to the Development of Our Economy

Up until recent decades when behavioral economics has led to renewed attention to emotion and subjectivity, subjective approaches such as hope, peace and love were not seen as good fits when having dialogue about the economy. Rather, there was much more focus on rationality, self-interests and other objective benchmarks. The effects of hope are positive, ranging from longevity and health to innovation and well-being. But false hopes, disappointment, or possible manipulation of societal hope must be guarded against. Nevertheless, in these atypical times, we need a spirit of hope, love and peace to help us navigate our economic restoration. To help me explore the topic of “Why messages of hope, love and peace are importing the development of our economy,” is Dr Donald Rhodd, Love Changes Life. Some of what we looked at were: In these times when we have important things to focus on like GDP, finance, exchange rates etc to focus on, why is it important to spread messages of hope, love and peace? What is the relationship of these principles to economic development? And lots more. Connect with Dr Donald Rhodd: Email: [email protected] Love Changes Lives Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! If this episode caused you to feel more hopeful about our country and its development, let us know. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
12/13/202120 minutes, 12 seconds
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The Role of Mental Health in Achieving Economic Wellness

According to psychiatrictimes.com.  "A new Lancet Commission report on mental health said that mental disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and will cost the global economy $16 trillion by 2030...“Mental health is often neglected and underfunded, even though nearly 2 billion people suffer from mental illness every year...As young people face the brunt of the global burden of mental illnesses, the report places great emphasis on experiences in childhood and adolescence, which shape life-long mental health."  Clearly, there is a cost to society when its citizenry isn't whole in all areas of their lives. Dr Donovan Thomas, Founder, Choose Life International joins me today to talk about "The Role of Mental Health in Achieving Economic Wellness." Some of what we looked at were: How is mental health impacting our society? Is there is a link to mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety with the suicide rate in Jamaica? Who is affected? Prevalence, morbidity and mortality And lots more. Connect with Dr Donovan Thomas: Email: [email protected] Choose Life International  Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! If this episode was impactful for you, let us know. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
12/6/202115 minutes, 15 seconds
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Music as a Viable Means of Social Intervention

In the words of Bob Marley, "One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain." We know that music has several benefits including improving mood, decreasing pain and anxiety, and facilitating opportunities for emotional expression. Over the years, countless research suggests that music is good for our physical and mental health in numerous ways. BUT does it also have the potential to be an effective and viable means of social intervention especially in areas of the inner-city? Well, to share insight is the Project Manager for the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR), Dr Henley Morgan as we talk about Music as a viable means of social intervention. Some of what we looked at were: How does music benefit individuals? Do all types of music have the same positive impact? Let's talk about your work in Trench Town...when and why did that start? And lots more. Connect with Dr Henley Morgan: Email: [email protected] Agency for Inner City Renewal Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! If this episode was music to your ear, let us know. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
11/29/202122 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Value of Private Sector Support for the Social Sector

Countries, companies and constituents all aspire to achieve development. Oftentimes, this comes at the expense of putting our future generations at risk. The question is, does development really occur if what we do doesn't leave the world better than we found it? Is it worth it if our actions leave our planet in distress? Does the end justify the means? Over the years, markets and socialism have been looked at as being mutually exclusive concepts.  In recent times, we have seen somewhat of a middle ground taking its place in the traditional market dichotomy. The result is a sweet spot that takes into account social business, impact investing and now even social stock exchanges. Why is it necessary for the private sector to support the social sector?  We will find out in this episode. I have invited the Hon. Thalia Lyn, JSSE Brand Ambassador to talk about  the Value of Private Sector Support for the Social Sector. Some of what we looked at were: You are an Ambassador for the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange, what does this mean? What has Jamaican society given you and why do you feel so strongly about giving back? What are some of the ways in which your company, Island Grill, supports the social sector? And lots more. Connect with Thalia Lyn: Email: [email protected] Island Grill Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! What step have you taken lately to ensure your risk is low as it relates to your privacy? Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
11/22/202118 minutes, 35 seconds
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Preparing to List Your Company on the Junior Market

When dealing with finance, a listing is simply a company's shares being on the list of stocks that are formally traded on a stock exchange. In other words, it is an official admission of a company's securities to a trading platform and in this instance, the Jamaica Stock Exchange. So what are the benefits and just what does a company need to do to list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange? Preparing to List Your Company on the Junior Market. All this and more will be explored in my conversation with Dan Theoc, SVP of Investment Banking at Mayberry Investments Ltd. Some of what we looked at were: Taking a Company Public: Why You Should Consider It. Taking a Company Public: The Benefits of Going Public Which Companies Should Consider an IPO? What to Know about Investment Bankers and Other Key Players And lots more. Connect with Dan Theoc: Email: [email protected] Mayberry Investments Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Planning on taking your company public? Let us know how you want us to help you reach your business goal. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
11/15/202115 minutes, 58 seconds
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Bringing Cayman and Jamaica Stock Market Closer – Creating a Bigger Market for Investors

In a 2018 bloomberg.com article, it states, "It doesn’t take much investment to make a tiny market boom, and the total value of the 37 stocks in the main Jamaica index is less than $11 billion, smaller than the valuation of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc."  But does size really matter and how can we work with our neighbours in ensuring that we create a bigger market for our investors? This week we travel virtually across the waters to delve into the topic, "Bringing Cayman and Jamaica Stock Market closer – Creating a bigger Market for Investors." Jermaine Deans, Managing Director, JN Cayman is my guest today. Some of what we looked at were: What makes the island investable? What would that look like taking into consideration culture, language and other factors that are unique to each island in the region? What makes investing in the region attractive? And lots more. Connect with Jermaine Deans: Email: [email protected] JN Cayman Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! If this episode was impactful for you, let us know. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
11/8/202116 minutes, 16 seconds
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Preparing Your Stock Portfolio to Withstand Economic Shocks

Have you been finding value in the information we've been sharing? Great, there is much more in store for you. Last week we looked at "Rationalizing your portfolio in a pandemic" where Shelly-Ann Morgan from Sagicor fed us with insight into what goes into rationalizing, evaluating and thoughts about diversification for your overall investment portfolio. History has shown us that every 10 years or so there is a financial crisis so we may as well brace ourselves to deal with that reality. Of course, there is nothing that could have prepared us for this global health crisis that has been plaguing us sinc 2020. In fact, it actually started in 2019. Hence the name COVID-19. This week we are zooming in on your stock portfolio as we explore the topic, "preparing your portfolio to withstand economic shocks." To take us through this discourse is Stockbroker, Investor & Businessman, who serves as VP – Investor Relations, GK Capital, Ryan Strachan. Some of what we looked at were: How would you describe this state the world is in from a financial standpoint? What is the economic impact of COVID-19 specifically as it relates to stocks? Let's talk about how to prepare our stock portfolios to withstand economic shocks? How about diversification? Should we be looking outside the local stock market as we diversify our portfolio? And lots more. Connect with Ryan Strachan: Email: [email protected] GK Capital Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! When our bottom line is negatively affected, we have no choice but to take notice. Ryan Strachan shared with us some solid tips on how we can withstand economic shocks to our portfolio. What stood out to you the most?  Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
11/1/202117 minutes
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Why companies do IPOs and APOs?

Many of us get intimidated by the mere thought of investing because we don't think that we know enough to even begin. Then there are the terms and jargons that we hear banded about that we have no clue what exactly others are talking about. Two of these terms and abbreviations are IPOs and APOs.  Well, Terise Kettle, VP, Investment Banking - Barita Investments joins us to talk about "What are IPOs and APOs and to explain why companies do them. Some of what we looked at were: What is the purpose of an IPO? Who decides an IPO price/how is an IPO calculated? How is an APO different from an IPO? And lots more. Connect with Terise Kettle: Email: [email protected] Barita Investments Limited Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! Have you invested in Stocks? Do you have a preference for IPOs or APOs? Let us know what stage of the investment continuum you are at - ranging from beginner to expert. We want to hear from you. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
10/18/202120 minutes, 50 seconds
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Diaspora Support for the Jamaica Stock Exchange Group

It's Season 3 of “The Jamaica Stock  Exchange & You Podcast,” and I am your host, I'm Heneka Watkis-Porter. Time can go by so quickly because it seems like just yesterday that we launched this podcast and here is Season 3. Anyways, The Jamaica Stock Exchange is the principal stock exchange of Jamaica and is one of the largest stock exchanges in the Caribbean by size and market capitalization. The JSE Group has evolved over time into a strong and reputable business, a force to be reckoned with, not just in Jamaica nor the region globally being recognized as the world's best performing stock exchange on more than 1 occasions. Notwithstanding its size and impact, the leadership will be the first to declare that it is not because of their effort alone. The JSE enjoys the support of organizations and persons both locally and abroad to assist it in carrying out its mandate of the mobilization of capital to facilitate the growth and development of companies and by extension the Jamaican economy. Today, Consulate General Alsion Roach-Wilson joins me to talk about the Diaspora Support for the Jamaica Stock Exchange Group. Welcome Consul General Roach-Wilson. Some of what we looked at were: In what ways can the Consulate General New York increase Diaspora support for the Jamaica Stock Exchange in the United States? What can members of the Diaspora do to actively engage the JSE from overseas? You have assisted the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange during the earlier part of COVID-19 by way of the Tablet and Laptop Initiative, how can the Diaspora help to expand on this beyond this project? And lots more.” Connect with Consul General Alsion Roach-Wilson: Email: [email protected] Instagram Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! What do you think of these initiatives of the Diaspora to support the Jamaica STock Exchange? Is there something you would like to add to what you have heard?  Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. . That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
10/11/202115 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Role Of The JSE Private Market Platform In Unlocking Capital And Providing Efficiencies

We interviewed Steven Gooden, President, Jamaica Securities Dealers Association & CEO, NCB Capital Markets In this episode, we cover The Role of the JSE Private Market in Unlocking Capital and Providing Efficiencies.  Some of what we looked at were:  What is the JSE Private Market platform?  What are the general and listing requirements of the platform?  How does it provide efficiencies for the access of capital?  And lots more!  Connect with Steven Gooden on LinkedIn.   NCB Capital Markets; Telephone: 1-876-960-7108 Jamaica Securities Dealers Association; Telephone: 876-927-6238  Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter!  I trust that you enjoyed this episode exploring the recently launched JSE Private Market platform.  Next week it is all about obtaining government assistance through EXIM and our guest will be Lisa Bell, Managing Director of EXIM!   To stay in touch or to learn more about the Jamaica Stock Exchange, you can head over to jamstockex.com to register for a free account. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or find us on social media @jamstockex.   The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like the JSE's Managing Director, Marlene Street-Forrest, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for this episode, see you next time! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, “Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
2/8/202120 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast Trailer

Hello and welcome to The  Jamaica Stock  Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, hosted by Heneka Watkis-Porter. In the first season, we will explore topics under the Jamaica Stock Exchange our Annual Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference theme, "Restructuring, Restoring and Renewing," happening 26th-28th January. This initial 8 part series will focus on the options for raising capital for businesses plus give valuable insight you can use as you contemplate building their investment portfolio.  The idea is to simplify concepts so that listeners from all walks of life will understand how the capital market works. Each week an expert leader in the capital market space will break down topics such as: Listing on the stock market  Borrowing against your stock portfolio  The Role of the Private Market  There will also be a feature called the JSE Insider. This is a segment where the JSE shares happenings and updates to keep you in the know. We can't wait for you to join us on The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You podcast. Please help us spread the word about this new podcast. Tell all your friends, family members, colleagues and everyone you know so that they can listen for free in any App that supports podcast.  Visit our website at jamstockex.com send us your feedback at [email protected]. The Jamaica Stock  Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast.  As you dive into the episodes, remember, as Warren Buffet says, "“Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamstockexpodcast/message
1/19/20212 minutes, 49 seconds