Indonesia's Capital Market Investor Base Tops 30 Million; OJK Stresses Integrity

Indonesia's capital market has experienced significant growth, with the number of investors reaching 30.27 million single investor identifications (SID) as of August 2026. This represents a nearly 50 percent increase in the first eight months of the year, signaling a growing public trust in the market.

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This figure reflects not just a growth in the number of investors, but the meaning behind it is that there is trust, there is confidence, there is hope from the Indonesian people in the Indonesian capital market.

Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Chair of the OJK Board of Commissioners, highlighted that this expansion reflects not just a rise in numbers but a deeper societal confidence and hope in Indonesia's capital market. Speaking at the 49th Indonesian Capital Market Anniversary event in Jakarta, she noted the importance of this trust.

However, Dewi stressed that this growth must be accompanied by a strengthened market integrity. The OJK, in collaboration with market operators, is actively working to improve liquidity, transparency, governance, and regulatory enforcement. These efforts are also crucial for attracting and retaining global investor confidence. The OJK has been receptive to feedback from international investors, integrating their suggestions into development plans.

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We also often meet with global investors. They convey their hopes, which we have taken note of and included in the development programs and also the strengthening of the Indonesian capital market.

Beyond investor numbers, capital raising activities remain robust, with over Rp 123 trillion collected through 135 public offerings in 2026 alone. The Indonesia Stock Exchange now lists over 962 companies. Despite these achievements, Dewi urged continued vigilance and self-reflection, emphasizing the need for enhanced integrity and, when necessary, enforcement to navigate market dynamics and meet investor expectations.

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Of course, we must be grateful for these achievements, but we must remain self-aware. There are many changes and dynamics that we must observe, and of course, the hope of Indonesian capital market investors is for strengthened integrity and, if necessary, continued enforcement.