EN#0408 – Indonesia Derivatives Market Maker, operational, regulated by BAPPEBTI and Bank Indonesia, for sale

An opportunity is available to acquire a fully operational Indonesian derivatives market maker, holding existing regulatory permissions from the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (BAPPEBTI) and Bank Indonesia. Established in 2025, the entity operates an established trading infrastructure, including MetaTrader 5 (MT5), execution bridges, A-Book / B-Book risk management capabilities, and Tier-1 liquidity provider connectivity. 

Key Highlights: 

• Regulatory Status: The entity holds BAPPEBTI permissions for Multilateral and OTC Market Making in Metals and Energy, alongside Bank Indonesia authorization for Multilateral Forex Derivatives. 

• Operating Status: Fully operational since 2025, with established trading infrastructure and operational arrangements. 

• Trading Infrastructure: MetaTrader 5 (MT5), execution bridge, A-Book / B-Book risk management capabilities, and Tier-1 liquidity provider connectivity. 

• Exchange & Clearing Arrangements: Connected with the Indonesia Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (ICDX) and Indonesia Clearing House (ICH). 

• Banking Arrangements: Active Indonesian corporate bank account, with a segregated client account available. 

• Local Presence: Fully furnished 150 sqm office in Jakarta, with existing dealing and IT functions. 

• Financial Position: Debt-free entity with reported paid-up capital of approx. USD 3.5 million. 

• Operating Expenses: Monthly operating expenses of approx. USD 33.5k, covering staffing, office premises, MT5, and IT infrastructure. 

• Regulatory Standing: One historical late annual report submission issue, which has been resolved. Reporting is current, with no pending complaints or unresolved regulatory warnings reported. 

• Expansion Potential: The entity may apply for additional permissions covering OTC Forex Derivatives under Bank Indonesia and OTC Single Stock and Index Derivatives under OJK from May 2027, subject to applicable regulatory requirements and approvals.

The opportunity provides an established Indonesian derivatives market-making platform combining regulatory permissions, operational trading infrastructure, banking arrangements, and an existing local presence. Its MT5 technology, liquidity connectivity, and risk management capabilities may appeal to buyers seeking an operational market-making business without establishing the full infrastructure from inception. The entity’s potential to pursue additional derivatives permissions may also offer future business expansion opportunities, subject to regulatory approval. 

For further information on the sale of this Indonesian derivatives market make, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com. More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service. 

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