Which exchange was established in 1968 as Jamaica’s national securities market?

The Jamaica Stock Exchange was established in 1968 as Jamaica’s national securities market.

The exchange was incorporated in August 1968 and began operations in 1969. It was created to provide an organized marketplace for trading shares and other securities in Jamaica, supporting the development of the country’s capital market.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange is based in Kingston and has listed companies from sectors including finance, manufacturing, tourism, and distribution. It operates markets for equities and other instruments, and its benchmark measures include the Jamaica Stock Exchange Main Market Index.

The establishment date is sometimes confused with the start of trading. Incorporation took place in 1968, while operations began the following year. That distinction explains why both years appear in accounts of the exchange’s early history.