"The handbook now in your possession represents the first of its kind an objective profile of all Indonesian state-owned companies (SOE). In its pages you will find qualitative and quantitative information on all of the country's SOEs as well as relevant sector information As the largest concentration of economic power in Indonesia it is important that domestic and overseas investors have specific knowledge of them and their role in the economy.
Danareksa, as the largest integrated investment bank in Indonesia and as a state-owned company itself is proud to work closely with the several state-owned companies, the Ministry of SOEs, as well as the Indonesian government. Their help was instrumental in Danareksa research staff and consultants being able to produce this work. We are also proud to serve these entities, as well as our international and private domestic based clients, through all our business lines.
Since its founding in 1976, Danareksa has underwritten more equity and debt placements than another investment bank or securities firm in Indonesia. It has also pioneered a variety of financial products including the country's first mutual funds. Such impressive credentials have been achieved by combining capital strength, skilled employees, and professional integrity to deliver a comprehensive range of services. Danareksa offers six core business services to institutional and retail clients: Investment Banking. Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Investment Management. Treasury Services, and Wealth Management.
Danareksa specifically takes pride in the innovative and wide variety research we undertake Our highly regarded Danareksa Research Institute, founded in 1999, publishes domestic surveys and disseminates macro-economic advice and market intelligence to investors, corporate leaders, and policy makers in both the public and private sectors Danareksa's has built the country's largest Indonesia dedicated team of equity, debt. strategy and economic research analysts. They are and integral part of what we do for our clients and. I believe, represent the best and brightest in the country.
In line with our history of providing cutting edge investment research and products Danareksa recently established the ""SOEs Research Centre"" The only one in the country, our SOEs Research Centre is focused on providing Danareksa clients with the most up to date analysis and insight into Indonesian SOEs, and how they affect the economy and other listed and unlisted companies. The SOEs Handbook that you now hold is the first product from this newly formed unit, and is an example of how Danareksa provides original research, products and serves to our valued customers.
As you will find in the pages of this SOEs Handbook, Indonesia's SOEs provide several investment opportunities through the capital markets where several large SOEs are listed, and through direct investment and cooperation opportunities in unlisted, listed SOEs, and their subsidiaries. The MSOE and current administration is committed to support and reform Indonesia's SOEs and Danareksa's comprehensive investment banking services are prepared to assist all companies and investors to make the most of these opportunities"