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Listed firms to unlock $11b in new shares to boost free float, says IDX

Markets 03:30 pm

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Listed firms to unlock $11b in new shares to boost free float, says IDX

The IDX, along with the OJK, has announced a new policy to double the minimum free float requirement to 15 percent from 7.5 percent at present, using a case-by-case approach in addition to assistance for listed firms for gradual implementation by March.

Analysis: Wanted: The best candidates to tame the stock market

Opinion 07:00 am

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Analysis: Wanted: The best candidates to tame the stock market

Following the resignation of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) chairman and deputy chairman, the government has formed a selection committee to seek the best candidates to lead the OJK and restore investor confidence after market turmoil triggered by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI)’s interim freeze of its February review of Indonesian stocks. The pressing question is whether any candidate will be capable of rebuilding market trust.

Indonesia’s market jitters a confidence test for international investors

Academia 3 days ago

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Indonesia’s market jitters a confidence test for international investors

Markets are asking Indonesia for predictable and coherent rules that distinguish temporary transition measures from long-lived assets that may face growing financing and refinancing challenges.

Demutualizing IDX to deepen market trust

Academia 1 week ago

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Demutualizing IDX to deepen market trust

This structural reform is a step in the right direction as the government focuses on boosting Indonesia’s capital market liquidity.

Danantara’s IDX ownership plan gets guarded welcome

Markets 1 week ago

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Danantara’s IDX ownership plan gets guarded welcome

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani pointed out that it is common practice for sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) to hold stakes in bourses, typically ranging from 15 percent to 30 percent.

AI tide no longer lifts all boats, and may sink today's winners

Academia 1 week ago

AI tide no longer lifts all boats, and may sink today's winners

AI's rising tide no longer lifts all boats, and those that are sailing along smoothly one quarter could find themselves sunk the next.

FTSE Russell postpones Indonesia index review

Markets 1 week ago

FTSE Russell postpones Indonesia index review

About US$120 billion has been wiped from the benchmark Jakarta Composite after larger rival MSCI warned last month the country risked a downgrade to frontier status.

Indonesia proposes 3 measures to meet MSCI's transparency demands

Regulations 2 weeks ago

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Indonesia proposes 3 measures to meet MSCI's transparency demands

As part of their eight-point plan, Indonesian authorities have come up with three proposed measures to meet MSCI's transparency demands and avoid potential downgrading to emerging market status.

Asian markets rally as Japan shares surge to record peak

Markets 2 weeks ago

Asian markets rally as Japan shares surge to record peak

Nikkei jumped 4.2 percent to all-time highs as the government's decisive majority after the election clears the way for more spending and tax cuts.

When credibility becomes the real fiscal constraint

Academia 2 weeks ago

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When credibility becomes the real fiscal constraint

Indonesia is facing a credibility test. And credibility, once questioned, is costly to rebuild.

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