Indonesia Stock Exchange to seek MSCI clarification after announcement on possible downgrade

JAKARTA, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Indonesia's Stock Exchange said on Friday it has taken concrete steps to enhance transparency and integrity in capital market, responding to an MSCI announcement that it was considering a downgrade to standalone- from emerging-market status. The exchange said respects MSCI's independence in conducting assessments and will request further clarification on the basis for the announcement, its CEO Jeffrey Hendrik said in a statement. (Reporting by Stefanno Sulaiman, Ananda Teresia; Editing by Martin Petty) ((mailto:Ananda.Teresia@thomsonreuters.com;)