It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host Heneka Watkis-Porter. From banking under the mattress, to banking on Lynk, surely we have come a far way when it comes to handling our money. Today, we are making the link between Jamaica's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and Lynk. Lynk is currently the only approved wallet provider of the BOJ's CBDC and is available through the National Commercial Bank (NCB). Today, Kemoi Burke, Brand & Communications Manager, Lynk will take us through this final episode in Season 5 of the Jamaica Stock Exchange and You podcast. So ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. Some financial moves require huge down payments at a time. Investing isn't necessarily one of those. You don't require to upfront a large sum to start. It requires that you budget for it, as it is necessary to achieve your financial goals in the time you want. Essentially, it is about paying yourself first but we all know it is easier said than done in the real world of bills and other expenses that seemingly pop up out of nowhere. To discuss is Kevin Hemans, Financial Solutions Advisor, CUMAX Wealth M ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host Heneka Watkis-Porter. More and more people are becoming comfortable with investing. It is no longer seemingly reserved for a particular sub sector of our society. With proper guidance, you can create wealth for yourself and your family and generations for years to come. This podcast is part of the knowledge-base ecosystem that is building capacity for investors: both big and small. Today, we are revisiting the topic of building a solid investment portfolio. To guide us along is Maurice Wright, Chief Investment Officer at CUM ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. One on One Educational Services is the Caribbean's most prominent education technology (edtech) company. Its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) delivers personalized online, on-demand, and leading-edge learning solutions. The invitation for a subscription of 380,000,000 ordinary shares in One on One Educational Services Limited opened and closed on the same day, August 12, 2022. The company brought in $3B for its IPO. One on One's listing makes it the 100th active company to be listed on th ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host Heneka Watkis-Porter. If you are an investor, whether new or seasoned, then you know what was and still on your lips and everyone else's...it's all about DOLLA. The IPO was oversubscribed by 950%, raised a total of J$4.762 Billion and attracted 14,981 shareholders. With their latest branch now open in Portmore, we anticipate even greater things from them. Today we are in for a treat as Kadeen Mairs, Chief Executive Officer of Dolla Financial Services will take us through access to capital for Micro & Small Business Owner ..read more

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 Jama ..read more

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 ex ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You is brought to you by NCB Capital Markets. A business financial statement provides a picture of its performance, financial position, and cash flows. Investors, lenders, creditors, and management use these documents to evaluate the business status. What are the most fundamental financial statements? How do we evaluate them? Taking us to school today is Ainsworth McDonald, Junior Research Analyst at NCB Capital Markets. Some of what we looked at were: What are financial ..read more

The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You is brought to you by CUMAX Wealth Management, "making more possible." Let’s talk about the truth! We are living in an unpredictable financial climate. But the good news is, when you learn to trade and invest in the stock market, you create a lifelong income stream that can protect your family should the unexpected happen. You might be thinking that understanding how to trade and invest in stocks is challenging, but it does not have to be complicated. To share about the Jamaica Stock Exchange's game and school competition is Michael Johnson, Deputy Business De ..read more

It's The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You Podcast, and I am your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter. The Jamaica Stock Exchange and You is brought to you by NCB Capital Markets. Deciding to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. You don’t have to be a financial expert to do it. You need to know a few basics, form a plan, and be ready to stick to it. While there is no guarantee that you’ll make money from your investments, if you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial s ..read more