Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub
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Indonesia's plan to establish its first international finance centre has received legislative approval. However, analysts note that modern investors prioritize legal certainty and regulatory stability over tax incentives, indicating that securing trust is crucial for success. This shift in investor priorities may pose challenges for Indonesia as it seeks to compete with established Asian financial hubs.
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Enforceable contracts are highlighted as critical.
Lawmakers passed a law on Tuesday giving the green light to Indonesia's international finance centre project.
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A new generation of investors prioritizes legal certainty and regulatory stability over incentives.
South China Morning Post- Enforceable contracts are highlighted as critical.
- Predictable regulation is preferred over tax incentives.
Plain English
Loaded language removedTax breaks used to be enough. Not any more. Analysts say a new generation of investors is prioritising legal certainty and regulatory stability over incentives – and Asia’s most successful international financial centres will be those that successfully secure trust.
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A new generation of investors prioritizes legal certainty and regulatory stability over incentives.
South China Morning PostAsia’s most successful international financial centres will be those that successfully secure trust.
PredictionIndonesia’s plans to build its first international finance centre have implications due to the shift in investor priorities.
OpinionTax breaks used to be enough to attract investors, but not anymore.
South China Morning PostLawmakers passed a law on Tuesday giving the green light to Indonesia's international finance centre project.
South China Morning PostEnforceable contracts and predictable regulation are important for financial centres.
South China Morning Post