Trust Must Be Built Through Transparency, Not Advertising: Finex CEO

The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) has released its latest periodic ranking of 67 active futures brokerage firms in Indonesia for the January–March 2026 period. This independent indicator serves as a crucial reference for the public to assess compliance levels, financial stability, internal processes, and customer protection at each brokerage firm. In the latest assessment, PT Finex Berjangka (Finex) successfully maintained the highest predicate with an A+++ rating. This maximum score marks the company’s achievement of retaining the top position for eight consecutive periods. Finex CEO Agung Wisnuaji stated that the metrics issued by the regulator are tangible proof of the company’s long-term commitment to implementing accountable and transparent business governance in the domestic trading industry. “This rating is not merely a company achievement. It reflects our consistent work in maintaining governance, compliance, and service quality. For us, trader trust must be built through transparent and sustainable processes,” Agung said in a written statement on Tuesday (23/6/2026). Beyond solid regulatory compliance, Agung revealed that the company’s business growth is directly proportional to market transaction activity. Based on internal data, Finex recorded the highest trading volume on the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) in recent months. He noted that this volume achievement is driven by a shift in retail investor mindset, who are now far more selective in choosing fund placement platforms. Today’s traders prioritise legality and operational security over mere bonuses or instant promotions. “Our focus is not only on providing trading access, but also on services, education, and transparency that help traders make more responsible decisions — in line with the mission of regulators such as Bappebti, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and Bank Indonesia to strengthen consumer protection,” Agung added. As it enters its 13th year of operation in Indonesia, Finex is encouraging the national futures trading industry to become more mature in educating the public. Choosing a brokerage firm should be based on a track record of legal compliance, not on visual features or promises of risk-free profits. Agung stressed that fulfilling all regulatory aspects does not eliminate the inherent risks of trading instruments. However, strict standardisation by Bappebti is seen as capable of creating a healthy and fair market ecosystem. The main goal of the industry today, according to Agung, is to ensure that market participants or retail investors truly understand market mechanisms and the risks involved before opening a trading position. “That is a slower way to grow. But perhaps it is the only way to grow that lasts,” he concluded.