Full automation ahead

Article Abstract:

The plans of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to become fully automated will position it as one of the biggest and most significant stock-exchanges in Asia. Trading volume is dominated by foreign investors, who account for between 60% and 65% of all trades. The JSX already has a fully automated Jakarta Automated Trading System that handles trades, clearing and settlements. A listing of JSX members is included.

Technology application, Jakarta, Indonesia, Jakarta Stock Exchange Inc.

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Time to go long on short sellers

Article Abstract:

The Asian market is becoming more sophisticated, giving rise to more complex transactions such as securities lending. These transactions are initiated primarily through speculators, who seek profits based on falling stocks, and hedgers, who seek lower investment risks. Both rely on short selling, or borrowing securities and then selling them without actually holding them.

Economic aspects, Asia, Short selling

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First for bonds

Article Abstract:

The Surabaya Stock Exchange is Indonesia's leading bond market, far outstripping the Jakarta Stock Exchange in domestic bond volume. The Surabaya Stock Exchange accounts for 90% of the trading volume in Indonesian bonds. The Surabaya Stock Exchange developed in-house the over-the-counter fixed income service to trade bonds and debt securities.

Management, Credit market, Credit markets, Surabaja, Indonesia, Surabaya Stock Exchange

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