EPISODE · Dec 6, 2024 · 53 MIN
Dr. Marlene Street Forrest on Building the JSE & Market Resilience 🌍
from Limitless · host Matthew Preston & Thaon Simms
🌟 Dive into an exclusive conversation with Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, the Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), as she shares insights on the evolution and resilience of Jamaica’s financial markets! Hosted by Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms, this episode takes you through Dr. Street Forrest's inspiring journey from her entrepreneurial roots to leading one of the Caribbean’s top stock exchanges. Learn about the transformative power of the JSE, how it supports wealth creation for all Jamaicans, and what’s next in their drive for sustainable development.0:00 - 0:37 | 🎉 Introduction & Investment Basics0:38 - 1:54 | 🎙️ Welcome to the Podcast & Introduction of Dr. Marlene Street Forrest1:55 - 3:56 | 🏡 Family Influence & Early Business Experience3:57 - 5:32 | 📚 Education Choices: From Sociology to Management Studies5:33 - 8:15 | 🛠️ Career Beginnings: From Auditor to the Jamaica Stock Exchange8:16 - 10:12 | 🤝 Early Roles & Joining the JSE as Deputy General Manager10:13 - 12:53 | 💡 Challenges of Low Market Participation in the Early 2000s12:54 - 14:58 | 📉 Market Crises: Dot-Com Bubble, 2008, & COVID-19 Impacts14:59 - 17:31 | 🧘 Building Resilience in the JSE During Crises17:32 - 20:17 | 📈 Growth & Global Recognition: The JSE’s 2015-2018 Boom20:18 - 23:30 | 🌱 Creating the Junior Market: Catalyzing Local Growth23:31 - 26:00 | 💼 Partnerships and Broker Support in Developing the Junior Market26:01 - 28:27 | 🌍 Learning from Global Markets: NASDAQ and Future Innovations28:28 - 30:56 | ♻️ Green Bond Market & Sustainability Initiatives for 202530:57 - 32:57 | 🔄 Short Selling & Expanding Trading Options by Mid-202532:58 - 35:42 | 🏦 Demutualization of the JSE: Opening Up Ownership35:43 - 37:40 | 💸 Diversifying Revenue Streams for Market Stability37:41 - 40:08 | 📉 Interest Rate Impact on Market Performance & Future Outlook40:09 - 41:45 | 💼 Ethical Standards & CEO’s Personal Approach to Investment41:46 - 44:26 | 🌐 Attracting International Investors & Market Accessibility44:27 - 46:01 | 🧑🏫 Dr. Street Forrest’s Next Chapter: Market Education & Mentorship46:02 - 49:38 | 📈 Limitless Podcast: Teaching, Learning, & Expanding Reach49:39 - 52:11 | 🌎 Vision for Jamaica’s Investment Culture & Wealth Creation52:12 - 53:28 | 🙏 Closing Remarks & Call to Action🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Stay connected on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share!❓ What advice would you give to someone starting their investment journey?⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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🌟 Dive into an exclusive conversation with Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, the Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), as she shares insights on the evolution and resilience of Jamaica’s financial markets! Hosted by Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms, this episode takes you through Dr. Street Forrest's inspiring journey from her entrepreneurial roots to leading one of the Caribbean’s top stock exchanges. Learn about the transformative power of the JSE, how it supports wealth c...
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