Key facts
- MSCI has observed a decline in the quality of information flow within Indonesian markets.
- Indonesian equities are currently considered the world's worst-performing.
- MSCI's assessment raises concerns about transparency and accessibility for investors.
- Low free-float levels and continued limits on foreign ownership are hurdles for Vietnam stocks.
- These issues could hinder Vietnam's push for a market upgrade.
Global index provider MSCI has reported a decline in the quality of information flow within Indonesian markets, raising concerns about transparency and accessibility for investors. This assessment comes as the country's equities are already grappling with poor performance, making them the worst-performing globally. Concurrently, MSCI identified low free-float levels and ongoing foreign ownership limits as challenges for Vietnam stocks, potentially complicating the country's push for a market upgrade.