Indonesia Faces Potential MSCI Removal Amid Market Governance Concerns
· Business · LiveMint, Bloomberg
Indonesia's financial markets face severe pressure after MSCI Inc. warned it is considering removing the country from its global indexes due to persistent governance vulnerabilities. The potential downgrade to a standalone designation could trigger a massive exodus of international capital from Southeast Asia's largest economy. The Jakarta Composite Index plummeted nearly 12% following the announcement, extending losses into Monday and pushing the rupiah toward a record low. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's economic growth agenda is now heavily threatened by the looming loss of investor confidence. A final decision from MSCI is scheduled to be made in June, leaving the central bank and finance ministry scrambling to restore market trust.
Why it matters
A potential MSCI downgrade could severely restrict foreign capital inflows into Indonesia, destabilising its currency and sovereign bonds while challenging its economic growth targets.
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