The Evolution of Direct Public Offerings and the Future of Finance
The text discusses the evolution of financial markets, emphasizing the transition from traditional IPOs to decentralized public offerings (DPOs) and the role of blockchain technology in democratizing access to investments.
According to estimates from the World Bank Group, in coordination with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the physical damage to Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa totals US$8.8 billion, which is equivalent to 41% percent of the country’s 2024 GDP, making it the costliest hurricane recorded in Jamaica’s history.