CEO Of Danantara: Pillar Capital Market Important National Economic Development

CEO of Danantara Rosan Roeslani. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anagata Nusantara Resources Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara) Rosan Roeslani emphasized the strategic role of the Indonesian capital market in supporting national economic growth.

According to Rosan, for almost the last five decades, the capital market has been one of the main pillars in supporting Indonesia's economic development.

He added that the capital market provides extensive access to financing, encourages the creation of innovation, and increases the confidence of both domestic and international investors.

Rosan said the 48th anniversary of the re-activation of the Indonesian Capital Market in 2025 with the theme "Realizing an Independent, Sovereign, and Maju Bersama Economy" also reflects the spirit in building a strong, inclusive financial system and in favor of national interests.

"Danantara Indonesia believes that a strong and inclusive capital market ecosystem is the key to a sustainable economy," he said in commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the re-activation of the capital market in the country, Monday, August 11.

Furthermore, he emphasized, his party is committed to continuing to play an active role in creating long-term value for the community and the progress of the nation.

Previously, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Mahendra Siregar emphasized that the 48-year journey of the Indonesian Capital Market is an important milestone that shows its readiness and resilience in the face of various dynamics, both domestic and global.

"The 48-year journey of the Indonesian Capital Market, which has almost half a century, marks the readiness and resilience of our Capital Market to deal with various dynamics and this momentum is not only ceremonial but also historical reflections of the capital market's great contribution in supporting national economic growth," he said at the Trade Opening Ceremony in Context of 48 Years. Reactivated Indonesian Capital Market, Monday, August 11.

He said, amid global uncertainty that is still high, such as high interest rate policies in developed countries, increasing geopolitical tension, and the risk of Indonesia's trade being able to show solid economic resilience.

As for the second quarter of 2025, national economic growth was recorded at 5.12 percent year-on-year (yoy), reflecting the strong economic foundation of Indonesia.

Mahendra also highlighted the important role of the capital market in maintaining economic stability, although in the early and second quarters of this year it had been under pressure, the Indonesian capital market still showed good resilience and adaptability to various global challenges.

"This is proof that our capital market infrastructure is increasingly resilient in dealing with external turmoil and our shared commitment to maintaining stability and certainty even with external conditions that are not getting easier," he said.