Capital Markets, Listed Entities & M&A

Indonesian Government Begins Easing Rules in Light of COVID-19

In light of the spread of  the Covid-19 outbreak, on 18 March 2020, the OJK, Indonesia's Financial Services Authority, relaxed the rules on submission of reports and holding of general meeting of shareholders for public companies. Under OJK Letter No. S-92/D.04/2020 ("Letter"), OJK not only extends the deadline for the submission of several reports, including annual reports and financial statements, but also touches upon the holding of a general meeting of shareholders ("GMS") via an e-proxy.