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Friderica Widyasari selected as new OJK commissioner board chair
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Indonesia's House Commission XI announced five candidates for OJK commissioner board positions for 2026-2031 who passed the fit and proper test, including Friderica Widyasari as chair. The announcement followed the examination of 10 candidates on March 11, 2026, in Jakarta. The names will be discussed in a DPR plenary session on March 12.
The technical area of the Securities Commission ruled that Oncoclínicas controlling shareholders need not launch a public share offer. Minority shareholders contest the opinion and plan an appeal.
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The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed at 5,896.134 at the end of the week of 22–26 June 2026, down 4.55 percent from the prior week.
Nigeria's financial regulator has warned that citizens' heavy involvement in gambling and cryptocurrencies is diverting funds away from the capital markets, limiting resources for infrastructure development. Securities and Exchange Commission Director-General Emomotimi Agama highlighted stark disparities in investment participation. He noted significant daily gambling stakes and a surge in crypto transactions among the youth.