MSCI warns that if sufficient progress is not evident by the November 2026 index review, it will consider a range of options for the appropriate treatment of the Indonesia market.
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MSCI says it may consult on reclassifying Indonesia from emerging markets to frontier markets if sufficient progress is not evident by November 2026.
MSCI says it will consider a range of options for Indonesia's market if sufficient progress is not evident by its November index review.
MSCI Inc reports that for Indonesia, market participants have raised profound investability concerns stemming from issues.
MSCI says it is continuing to monitor the implementation of measures aimed at improving accessibility of South Korea's equity market for international institutional investors.
MSCI states that what matters for international institutional investors is consistent implementation and sustained effect of measures across the market in Indonesia.
MSCI says it will continue to assess the scope, consistency, and sustained effectiveness of Indonesia in the context of free float determination and broader investability assessments.
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