Stock Exchange Increasingly Relevant, IDX Launches Gold ETF and FCA Scheme

Amid global political and economic turmoil, the President Director of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), Jeffrey Hendrik, is optimistic about the growth prospects of the Indonesian capital market. The IDX recorded investor growth throughout the first half of 2026 of more than 9 million, continuing the growth trend from 2025 which successfully recorded an addition of 4.5 million new Single Investor Identification (SID) numbers. Currently, the IDX records a total of 29.7 million investors with transaction value growth above 30%, of which 58% is contributed by retail investors. This reflects the success of financial literacy efforts and is supported by public optimism towards the prospects of the Indonesian capital market, underpinned by improvements in transparency, governance, and market integrity. In facing market dynamics, the IDX has a number of strategies, including launching products relevant to market needs such as a Gold ETF, growing the derivatives market, and preparing Single Stock Futures with underlying shares listed on the Hong Kong Exchange. The IDX is also strengthening regulations, such as policies related to the special monitoring board or the Full Call Auction (FCA) scheme, which forms part of strengthening investor protection.