ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

In Equity Sales and Research for more than 25 years covering Asian markets. Possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of companies, economies, and markets in Asia. Over his career, he has specialised in HK/China and ASEAN markets at various different Investment Banks, most recently heading equities in Indonesia for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Jakarta for more than three years. Whilst in Jakarta, he produced a well-read daily and weekly product on the Indonesian market, which included company visits, as well as political, economic and sector commentary. A former racing skier, who enjoys ultra-marathons and surfing in his spare time.

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<p>This week has been a tough one for the people of Jakarta, as the outgoing Governor was handed an extremely dubious sentence of two years in jail, on an even more dubious trumped up charge of blasphemy. According to some interesting post-election analysis, Ahok lost squarely because of this case. A large number of voters, who approved of the great work he had done in Jakarta, moved to vote against him due to the religious angle (as well as some intimidation it seems).</p><p>Even though President Jokowi…</p>

This week has been a tough one for the people of Jakarta, as the outgoing Governor was handed an extremely dubious sentence of two years in jail, on an even more dubious trumped up charge of blasphemy. According to some interesting post-election analysis, Ahok lost squarely because of this case. A large number of voters, who approved of the great work he had done in Jakarta, moved to vote against him due to the religious angle (as well as some intimidation it seems).Even though President Jokowi…

The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Ghostowns, Thaksinites and Casinos