The Investment Banking Department concentrates on guiding our clients with their investment decisions as well as creating and presenting investment opportunities for them. Our investment banking services include but are not limited to assisting various entities to raise capital in the form of debt and equity by way of private placement and a public offering. Since the inception of the Jamaica Stock Exchange Junior Market we have acted as lead broker to sixteen of the thirty stocks currently listed. Additionally, we have brokered various private and public debt transactions which saw us acting as lead broker for the first debt issue to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange bond market.

Offerings: Within the Investment Banking team, we provide tailored solutions to assist our clients with both challenges and opportunities in order to Transform lives positively through lasting relationships. During the 2016 financial year, we remained active in the financial markets assisting companies in raising capital by way of both debt and or equity. We contributed to the equity market by way of private and public transactions by raising J$315 million and successfully listed a start – up company on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Junior Market. Additionally, we spearheaded the sale of another private company to private investors and successfully executed a stock split for a Junior Market Company. Notably, the department also raised J$317 million by way of a rights issue for another Junior Market company. The Investment Banking Team structured approximately J$6.7 billion for Jamaican companies, by way of private debt, representing an increase of 53% over the prior year.