Business View Caribbean - Feb 2024

obviously, we see ourselves as interconnected in terms of global market activities,” she states. This transition will align the JSE with markets in the US and Canada and reinforce its status as a globally integrated and responsive market player. Through these strategic priorities and partnerships, the JSE is set to further its mission of providing a robust, innovative, and sustainable platform for capital mobilization and investment. Dr. Street Development Bank (IDB) and the Government of Jamaica are vital partners in developing the green bond framework, reflecting a collaborative approach toward sustainable investment practices. Expanding on this theme of connectivity, Dr. Street Forrest reveals plans to streamline settlement cycles, moving from T+2 to T+1 and aligning the JSE with global market practices. “We will be settling our transactions through the JCSD at T+1... because 56 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 02