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    Indonesia Flags Tightly Held Companies in Effort to Satisfy MSCI

    BloombergApril 3, 2026 at 3:21 AMBullish1 min read

    Key Takeaways

    • 1Indonesia is addressing low free float in some companies.
    • 2The goal is to meet MSCI's liquidity criteria.
    • 3Potential outcomes include increased foreign investment and a higher MSCI weighting.

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    Indonesia is taking steps to encourage more free float in its stock market, specifically targeting tightly held companies. This initiative aims to satisfy MSCI's liquidity requirements, potentially leading to increased foreign investment and a higher weighting for Indonesian stocks in global indices. Investors should watch for concrete policy changes and corporate responses that could unlock value in currently illiquid large-cap companies.

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