Purbaya Says Global Investors Target Indonesia's Financial Market, Foreign Funds Projected to Enter Soon

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has revealed that global investor interest in Indonesia remains high, particularly in the financial sector, following a series of meetings with market players and international institutions in the United States.

In those meetings, the government engaged in dialogues with 18 major investors, including Goldman Sachs and Fidelity Investments, to explain the direction of Indonesia’s economic and fiscal policies.

“We met with 18 major investors, including Goldman Sachs and Fidelity Investments. They wanted to understand the direction of Indonesia’s growth policies and budget management, and to assess whether those strategies are credible and sustainable,” Purbaya stated in his remarks on Wednesday (15/4/2026).

According to him, current investor interest is still dominated by financial market instruments, both bonds (fixed income) and shares (equity).

“This is largely portfolio investment, not foreign direct investment (FDI). However, we are optimistic that in the near future, those fund flows will enter and help strengthen Indonesia’s capital market,” he said.

Purbaya explained that the meetings were also used to dispel various negative perceptions that had previously developed regarding Indonesia’s fiscal condition.

Investors, he said, had previously questioned the consistency of government policies in maintaining a balance between economic growth and budget stability.

“They showed high enthusiasm and delved deeper into our economic fundamentals and policies,” he stated.

In the meeting with the IMF led by Kristalina Georgieva, discussions covered the global situation still shrouded in uncertainty, particularly due to geopolitical dynamics and energy prices.

Nevertheless, Indonesia is considered to be in a relatively strong position and does not require special support from the IMF.

“The IMF does not have the authority to reduce global uncertainty, but it provides support for countries that need it. Indonesia is not included, because our fiscal condition is strong with a budget buffer of around Rp420 trillion,” Purbaya said.