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    Securing your investments: How Jamaicans can protect their wealth

    March 9, 20253 Mins Read


    Jamaicans hesitant to invest as fraud at regulated financial institutions leaves lasting impact.

    Recent high-profile investment fraud cases have rattled Jamaica’s financial sector, leaving many investors questioning the safety of their funds and some hesitant to even start investing. Financial experts, however, have been urging Jamaicans to take a more proactive approach in managing their investments.

    Jamaica’s financial institutions offer a range of investment products, including unit trusts and mutual funds, designed to provide investors with diversified portfolios managed by professional fund managers. These funds are attractive to individuals who may not have the expertise or time to track market trends, instead relying on institutions and their employees to act in their best interests. Unit trusts and mutual funds are popular options for passive investors who want expert management and diversification. However, the success of these investments hinges on the integrity and competence of fund managers and institutions, a concern that recent fraud cases have brought into sharp focus.

    One of the biggest takeaways from fraud scandals is the lack of investor vigilance and weak oversight mechanisms that allowed fraudulent activities to go undetected for years and auditing failures that prevented early detection. Fraud in investment institutions often occurs through unauthorised transactions, where employees illegally withdraw funds without the investor’s knowledge; mismanagement of accounts where investments are not being made as agreed on; and falsified reports where investors receive inaccurate statements concealing losses or fraudulent withdrawals. As such, once an individual decides to undertake the world of investing, individual vigilance is crucial. Investors should understand what kind of investment account they have and confirm that investments are actually being made. Requesting monthly or quarterly statements directly from the institution and verifying transactions independently instead of relying solely on financial advisors is also necessary. Unit trust investors should monitor their unit holdings and net asset value to ensure transactions are properly recorded.

    When choosing a financial institution to invest with, it must be licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC); however, past oversight of checks by the FSC has revealed to investors that they must now also check for past compliance violations or fraud allegations and understand the deposit insurance or investor protection policies that apply. Investors should look for reputable investment firms that publish reports of the performance of their unit trusts that investors can read and analyse. Top providers, such as Barita, Sagicor, VM Wealth, JMMB, and Scotia Investments, have strong compliance records.

    Following recent fraud cases, Jamaica’s financial regulators are tightening oversight, particularly within investment firms and unit trust providers. The FSC has increased scrutiny of brokerage houses, including stricter financial reporting requirements and tighter fund disclosure rules. Investors can expect more transparency in fund disclosures, stricter compliance checks on financial advisors, and stronger enforcement actions against non-compliant firms. The Jamaica Observer reached out to the Financial Services Commission for further insights on protecting investors. However, as of this article’s publication, the regulatory body had yet to respond to enquiries. Recent fraud cases have exposed gaps in financial oversight and emphasised the importance of investor vigilance. While investment institutions and fund managers play a role in wealth creation, the ultimate responsibility lies with investors to verify transactions, diversify funds, and remain informed.





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