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Understanding the IPO Market with Jay Ritter

Marlene Street Forrest, former JSE leader and now Managing Director of StreetForrest Consultancy Ltd., reflects on her 25-year tenure, Jamaica’s economic opportunities, and her works on leadership and governance.

Jay Ritter is the Director of The IPO Initiative at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business Administration. He has been writing on initial public offerings (IPOs) and investing for over 40 years


Jay Ritter has spent more than four decades studying one of the most fascinating corners of capital markets: the IPO. In the latest IPO-VID podcast, PLY sits down with the renowned academic and Director of The IPO Initiative at the University of Florida to discuss what drives IPO activity, why companies choose to go public, and the trends shaping today's new listings landscape.

Whether you're an issuer, investor, exchange professional, or simply curious about the mechanics behind public offerings, this episode offers valuable insights from one of the foremost authorities on the subject.