ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — Indonesia is strengthening its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive investment destinations after the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) reported its highest-ever annual profit while expanding regional cooperation to build a more integrated and sustainable ASEAN capital market.
The milestone comes as Southeast Asia continues to attract growing investor interest amid shifting global supply chains and economic uncertainty. By combining record financial performance with stronger regional collaboration and sustainability initiatives, IDX is positioning itself to play a larger role in connecting international capital with one of Asia’s fastest-growing major economies.
A key step in that strategy was taken during the 39th ASEAN Exchanges CEO Meeting held in Hoi An, Vietnam, from June 24–26, where leaders of the stock exchanges of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, together with representatives from Laos and Cambodia, reaffirmed their commitment to deeper regional capital market integration.
One of the meeting’s most significant outcomes was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formally welcoming the Vietnam Exchange (VNX) into the ASEAN Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE). The initiative is designed to strengthen Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards across the region, improve sustainability disclosures, and facilitate cross-border sustainable investment.
The expanded cooperation is expected to enhance ASEAN’s attractiveness as a unified investment destination by promoting greater transparency, stronger governance, and more consistent sustainability practices across regional capital markets.
Complementing its regional agenda, IDX also brought together Indonesia’s key capital market stakeholders through the Capital Market Association Linkage Forum 2026, held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Rebuilding Growth.” The forum emphasized stronger governance, closer industry collaboration, and investor confidence as essential foundations for sustainable market development.
Record Financial Performance
The regional initiatives coincided with IDX’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, where shareholders approved the exchange’s 2025 annual report and appointed a new Board of Directors for the 2026–2030 term.
IDX delivered its strongest financial performance since its establishment.
Consolidated revenue increased 29.8% year-on-year to IDR3.66 trillion, while net profit surged 59.4% to a record IDR1.07 trillion, driven by higher trading activity, stronger clearing services, and continued growth in non-transaction revenue.
The exchange’s financial position also strengthened significantly, with total assets rising to IDR14.78 trillion and shareholders’ equity increasing to IDR9.45 trillion, underscoring the resilience of Indonesia’s capital market infrastructure.
Indonesia’s Capital Market Demonstrates Resilience
Indonesia’s capital market navigated a volatile global environment throughout 2025, marked by geopolitical tensions, international trade disputes, currency fluctuations, and shifting investor sentiment.
Working closely with Indonesia’s financial regulators, IDX implemented a series of market stabilization measures that helped restore confidence during the second half of the year.
The recovery was reflected in the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI), which reached 24 all-time highs during 2025 and peaked at 8,711, while total market capitalization climbed to a record IDR16,004 trillion.
Fundraising activity also remained robust.
A total of 26 companies completed initial public offerings (IPOs), raising approximately IDR18.1 trillion, representing a 26% increase from the previous year. Bond and sukuk issuance reached IDR217.4 trillion, reinforcing the capital market’s expanding role in financing Indonesia’s economic growth.
Investor participation continued to accelerate as nationwide financial literacy programs and digital investment platforms broadened market access.
More than 49,000 investor education programs were conducted across the country during 2025, supported by 1,015 investment galleries, helping the total number of capital market investors surpass 20.3 million, an increase of nearly 37% compared with the previous year.
New Leadership for the Next Growth Phase
Shareholders also approved IDX’s new Board of Directors for the 2026–2030 term, led by Jeffrey Hendrik as President Director.
The new leadership is expected to continue the exchange’s modernization agenda, focusing on market innovation, digital transformation, stronger governance, and closer regional integration as Indonesia seeks to enhance its competitiveness within Asia’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Short-Term Volatility, Long-Term Confidence
Despite its record operational performance, Indonesian equities experienced short-term pressure during the trading week ending June 26, 2026.
The Jakarta Composite Index declined 4.55% to 5,896.13, while market capitalization eased to IDR10,302 trillion amid continued foreign portfolio outflows.
Foreign investors recorded net sales of IDR537.25 billion during the week’s final trading session, bringing cumulative net foreign selling in 2026 to approximately IDR71.68 trillion.
However, IDX maintains that near-term market fluctuations do not alter Indonesia’s long-term investment outlook.
With record financial performance, expanding ESG initiatives, stronger regional cooperation, and a rapidly growing domestic investor base, Indonesia is steadily positioning its capital market as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and internationally connected financial centers.
As ASEAN’s largest economy continues to pursue structural reforms and deeper financial integration, Indonesia is increasingly viewed as a strategic destination for global investors seeking long-term opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions. (AT Network)
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