INDONESIA’S battle to remain in global emerging-market (EM) indexes could have consequences well beyond its stock market, with a possible exclusion threatening to divert billions of dollars in foreign investment and make financing more difficult for businesses and the government.
The country now faces a crucial test – whether it can convince global investors that its market is transparent and reliable enough to retain its place in the benchmarks that help direct international capital.
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