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Manipulation and Financial Market Misconduct in Indonesia

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  • Bruno S. Sergi
  • Nathan Wongkar
  • Kenneth L. Suhariono

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In the intricate landscape of Indonesia’s financial sector, the pronounced stock price volatility stands out as a topic of pressing concern. This volatility, often perceived as a hallmark of emerging markets, manifests distinctly in the Indonesian context. This paper uses the UMA (Unusual Market Activity) as a primary reference point to unravel the patterns underlying stock-price manipulations. Benchmarked against the IDX80 and LQ45 indexes, our exploration reveals overarching trends in the behavior of potentially manipulated stocks. To refine our analysis further, we incorporated machine learning tools, including a Support Vector Machine (SVM) and a Random Forest classifier, as supportive instruments. Our study offers a panoramic view of Indonesia’s stock market dynamics, shedding light on areas that warrant regulatory attention and paving the way for informed decision-making for investors and market stakeholders. JEL Classifications G1, G4, G12, G14.

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  • Bruno S. Sergi & Nathan Wongkar & Kenneth L. Suhariono, 2025. "Manipulation and Financial Market Misconduct in Indonesia," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 70(1), pages 80-93, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:70:y:2025:i:1:p:80-93
    DOI: 10.1177/05694345241256233
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    Keywords

    Indonesia stock exchange; unusual market activity; support vector machine; random Forest classifier; IDX80 and LQ45 indexes; market makers' role; stock market manipulation; financial market misconduct;
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    JEL classification:

    • G1 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets
    • G4 - Financial Economics - - Behavioral Finance
    • G12 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Asset Pricing; Trading Volume; Bond Interest Rates
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading

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