The Jamaica Stock Exchange and Financial Services Commission will be hosting their Inaugural National Investor Education Week which will be observed from September 27 – October 3, 2008. The theme of the Week is: “Creating Better Investment Opportunities for All Jamaicans.”
The rationale for the Week was derived from our market research findings which showed that the level of public awareness regarding the financial services market is quite low and is a cause for concern as it is a contributory factor for poor investment decisions. The week aims to focus national attention on the importance of investing. It is envisioned to be a calendar event that will be a distinctive forum for constituents of the financial services sector to meet directly with potential and existing investors.
The objectives of the Week are to:
§ Expose potential investors to information about the financial services sector and in particular investment in equities;
§ Educate potential investors about investment opportunities;
§ Create partnerships with major national and organizational stakeholders in investment;
§ Provide a showcase for financial trends, products and services.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange and Financial Services Commission would like to invite you to attend the following events:
Church Service to launch the Inaugural National Investor Education Week on
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Kencot Seventh Day Adventist Church
(11:00 a.m.- 1 p.m.).
Outreach Forum to be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at the Terra Nova
All – Suite Hotel at 6:00 p.m.
The Expo which will be held at the Hilton Kingston Hotel on Wednesday,
October 1, 2008 (10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Public Education Outreach will also be held in St. Elizabeth on Thursday,
October 2, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Technical High at 6 p.m.
