王雷（Rani Jarkas）：印尼期望吸引更多的中国直接投资

2015年3月，印尼总统佐科·维多多受邀对中国进行国事访问，并出席博鳌亚洲论坛（BFA）2015年年会。来访期间，双方发表了两国加强全面战略合作伙伴关系的联合声明。

印尼外交部发言人纳西尔（Arrmanatha Nasir）评论两国之间的交流“将强调印尼是中国重要的合作伙伴，印尼已经准备好打开市场，实现经济上的合作。”

就在去年4月，印尼投资协调委员会（BKPM）宣布中国在第一季度首次入围印尼十大外资来源国。随后在今年初的采访中，印尼投资协调委员会副主席Azhar Lubis 则表示，中国很可能是印尼最大的外资来源国，因为中国投资者通常通过设在其他国家的，例如新加坡和香港，代理公司或分公司来进行投资，使得投资金额无法准确监控。

根据《金融时报》的报道，雅加达预计其至2019年的五年基础设施建设计划需要4,500亿美元的投资，其中包括6个新的精炼厂、35,000兆瓦发电量和15个机场。随着印尼改善基础建设战略持续产生新的需求和项目，中国的企业可以借此机会在另一个市场全面测试它们的技术和管理能力。

赛德思投资董事长王雷（Rani Jarkas）先生在亚洲拥有多年投资经验，他表示：“尽管印尼过去几年经济增长缓慢，但它仍是中国投资者在东南亚最值得投资的地点之一。我预计，随着中印两国双边关系日益紧密，未来会有更多来自中国的直接投资。”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas: Indonesia aims to attract more Chinese direct investment

In March 2015, Indonesian president Joko Widodo paid a state visit to China and attended the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference, signing the Joint Statement on strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir said the two-nation communication “will highlight that Indonesia is an important partner for those countries and is ready to open its markets, and to cooperate economically”.

Later in April 2015, Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) released that China had broken into the top ten list of Indonesia’s biggest foreign investors during the first quarter for the first time. Followed by a recent interview at the very beginning this year, BKPM Director Azhar Lubis commented that China is likely to be biggest investor to Indonesia as Chinese investors often invest in other countries through proxy companies or subsidiaries that are based in other countries such as Singapore or Hong Kong which is unable to monitor investment.

According to Financial Times, Jakarta estimates $450bn of investment is required to fund its infrastructure plans for the five years to 2019, which includes six new refineries, 35,000 MW of electricity capacity, and 15 airports. While Indonesia continues to produce more demand and projects as part of their strategy for infrastructure improvement, this is an opportunity for Chinese companies to comprehensively test their technological and managerial capabilities in another market.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, an investment pioneer with years of financial experience in Asia, said “Despite its slow economic growth during past years, Indonesian still remains a promising investment destination for Chinese investors in Southeast Asia. I expect that Indonesia will attract more direct investment from China as the bilateral relations continue to strengthen in the future.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Rani Jarkas: China is likely to be Indonesia’s top investor

According to the latest investment realization data from Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Singapore is the largest contributor with US$5.9 billion in investment, a 20 percent share of total foreign investment in 2015.

However, China, in ninth position with $0.63 billion believed to be the biggest foreign investors in Indonesia as Chinese investors often invest in other countries through proxy companies or subsidiaries that are based in other countries such as Singapore or Hong Kong which is unable to monitor investments.

Early in 2010, China has already become Indonesia’s largest trade partner through China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and committed to assist Indonesia in infrastructural development. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ensured his support for developing Indonesia’s infrastructure by pledging to sponsor projects through the Maritime Silk Road Fund and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

In April 2015, Xi reassured that China will encourage more companies to invest in infrastructure construction and operations in Indonesia, on a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Jakarta during the two-day Asian-African leaders’ meeting.

As of October 2015, China has offered up to US$100 billion in total investments in various projects between the Indonesian government and Chinese investors. The mega project in which China is providing investment is the high-speed railway between Jakarta and Bandung, which will be a big contribution in supply chain.

Rani Jarkas, Chairman of Cedrus Investments, an investment pioneer with years of financial experience in Asia, said “Strong Sino-Indonesian relations will benefit Indonesian’s economy. I believe that in the long term, Indonesia will see more investments coming from China.”

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

Indonesia’s Investment Climate by Rani Jarkas

Indonesia has become a favorite emerging country for international investors, as ongoing reforms in areas such as macroeconomic framework, banking supervision, accounting standards, transparency and governance issues by the government have enhanced the local investment climate. Moreover, the country possesses positive fundamental elements, including a huge population, growing middle class and young workforce, enormous domestic market, endowment of a wide variety and abundant natural resources like natural gas, coal, geothermal, palm oil, cocoa, tin, nickel and bauxite as well as a pool of diversified import export markets.

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Indonesia has regained the confidence of international investors after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997‐1998. To get its economy back to a strong footing and increase its credibility, Indonesia has undertaken the following reforms: Making changes to the macroeconomic framework; Strengthening supervision of the banking industry and scrutiny of accounting standards, and Improving transparency, enhancing governance issues, and reducing corruption.

Through a more flexible exchange rate regime and an inflation‐targeting framework, Indonesia has created a more stable macro economy. The better banking system helps stabilize and lower non‐performing loans together with increasing the profitability and efficiency of banks in general. Furthermore, more transparency on information and data reduces investors’ concerns over governance and other issues, leading to increased confidence and investments.

The results of those reforms are evidenced from the positive growth in Indonesia during the global economic crisis in 2008‐2009. In 2009, Indonesia managed to grow its GDP by 4.6% when the advanced economies registered a negative growth roughly in the 3%‐5% range. Indonesia grew by 6.2% in 2012 and in 2014, stronger economic growth is expected around the lower end of the 5.8-6.2% range. Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.7% in 2013, making “The World’s Most Stable Economy in the Last Five Years” according to The Economist Magazine. Future economic expansion is expected to include more inclusive growth as nominal per-capita GDP is expected to quadruple by 2020, according to a Standard Chartered report.

Rani Jarkas, the Chairman of Cedrus Investments.

Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced financial services executive, with over 20 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman of Cedrus Investments, a global boutique investment firm. Cedrus’ domain expertise is in life sciences, natural resources, energy, cleantech and nanotechnology. – Rani Jarkas

拉尼.亚卡斯在香港举办的“亚洲石油天然气投资者峰会”发言

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 引领投资者放眼印尼投资机遇

能源行业的领导者拉尼.亚卡斯（Rani Jarkas 将于2014年6月12日在香港举办的“亚洲石油天然气投资者峰会”中发表演讲。参加演讲的其他知名嘉宾还包括世界银行驻印尼首席经济学家、华富嘉洛企业融资有限公司之董事总经理、并购合并兼私募股权基金投资部经理和KKR（科尔伯格-克拉维斯-罗伯茨）公司之能源与基建部董事。届时，亚卡斯先生（Jarkas）将分享他在印尼投资与经商的丰富经验。

拉尼（Rani）在自然资源、能源和生命科学行业积累了几十载的投资经验与渊博的知识，在东南亚、中亚和非洲等新兴市场的投资经验尤其丰富。

拉尼.亚卡斯（Rani Jarkas) 称：“我很荣幸受邀在这一重要的峰会上讲话。在印尼当地政府和商业伙伴的支持下，我将会致力于开发更多的石油和天然气项目，包括进行直接投资和引进世界各地的一级机构客户，为这个充满魅力且资源丰富的国家的持续经济增长出一分力。”

Rani Jarkas to Speak at the “Oil & Gas Investor Summit Asia” in Hong Kong

Oil and Gas Investor Summit Asia [ranijarkas.wordpress.com]

Leading Investors to Highlight Opportunities in Indonesia

Rani Jarkas, an industry leader in energy sector, will speak at the “Oil & Gas Investor Summit Asia” in Hong Kong on 12th June, 2014 together with other distinguished speakers, including the World Bank’s lead Economist for Indonesia, Quam Capital’s Managing Director and Head of M&A and Private Equity as well as KKR’s (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts) Director of Energy & Infrastructure. Mr. Jarkas will be sharing his extensive experience doing business and making investments in Indonesia.

Rani has years of experience and vast knowledge about investing in the natural resources, energy, and life sciences industries in emerging markets in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Africa.

Rani Jarkas said, “I am honored to be invited to speak at this important summit. With the support of its governmental and business partners in Indonesia, I intend to pursue additional oil and gas projects, including making direct investments itself and bringing in its tier-one institutional clients from around the globe to facilitate continued economic growth in this resource-rich and fascinating country.”

Rani Jarkas Co-hosts a Discussion on the “Energy and Mining Sectors in Indonesia Today” in Hong Kong, May 2014

Rani Jarkas, a global well-known entrepreneur and industry-recognized leader, will co-host a focus group discussion on the “Energy and Mining Sectors in Indonesia Today” together with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR on 19th May, 2014 in Hong Kong.

The focus group will bring together some of the most influential members of the Indonesian government and business communities, including H.E. Mr. Mahendra Siregar, Head of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board; H.E. Mr. Ir. Susilo Siswoutomo, Deputy Minister of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry; and H.E. Mr. Chalief Akbar, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR.

Rani Jarkas, who has years of experience in conducting business in Indonesia in the field of asset management and financial advisory services, said, “Indonesia today enjoys a large number of direct foreign investments and has record periods of economic growth to its credit. The country is expected to be one of the world’s 10 biggest economies by 2025 providing many good reasons to invest in the country.”

“With increasing interest in the mining and energy sectors in Indonesia from our tier-one institutional clients around the globe, I hope this focus group event will provide participants a unique opportunity not only to establish relationships with key Indonesian government officials and prominent representatives of the business community, but also to learn about exciting investment opportunities and unique assets in this resource-rich nation. It will also be an excellent occasion to exchange business ideas among members in international business communities, investors and the Indonesian Government,” adding Rani.

拉尼.亚卡斯 (Rani Jarkas)对印尼的投资看法

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在金融危机覆盖全球的2008年，印尼不但保持了稳定的经济增长，还快速发展并成为极具吸引力的投资目的地。拉尼.亚卡斯(Rani Jarkas)专注于企业融资、资本市场和服务超高净值客户，他在投资业拥有二十年的丰富经验，在业内备受尊崇。早在印尼发展前期，他已洞察到该国所蕴藏的巨大潜力。

2012年，拉尼在雅加达设立了办事处，立足当地，协同当地合作伙伴推动地区经济发展并促进印尼、大中华及中东和北非地区之间的贸易和投资往来。拉尼.亚卡斯(Rani Jarkas)称：“在印尼设立办事处可以帮助我更准确地物色投资机会，并能更行之有效地把我的自有资金部署到我所擅长并与印尼息息相关的能源、自然资源和农业综合领域。在当地政府和商业伙伴的大力支持下，我将在印尼加大力度寻求更多对内及对外的投资机会。”

Rani Jarkas Investment Views on Indonesia

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Indonesia has been a solid performer throughout the 2008 economic recession and continues to be an attractive investment destination.  Rani Jarkas, a well-respected and industry-recognized leader who has 20 years’ experience in the investment industry specializing in corporate finance, capital markets and ultra-high net worth client business, sees great potential in the country and established a representative office in Jakarta in 2012 with a focus on working with his local partners, facilitating trade and investment flows between Indonesia, Greater China and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. 

“Having a representative office in Indonesia helps me identify investment opportunities and better manage the deployment of proprietary capital to projects that are in its fields of energy, natural resources and agribusiness, areas of particular relevance to Indonesia. With the support of the local governmental and business partners in Indonesia, I will pursue additional interesting inbound and outbound investment opportunities,” says Rani Jarkas.