Apex Group strengthens APAC Presence with New Office in Indonesia

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Southeast Asia is fast becoming one of the most strategically important growth regions for global asset servicing and financial infrastructure providers, with Indonesia at its centre. As domestic capital markets deepen and cross-border investment flows accelerate, local managers and institutions increasingly require global-standard governance, fund administration and technology-enabled operating models. Establishing an on-the-ground presence is no longer optional — it is essential for navigating regulatory complexity, supporting institutional investors and enabling access to international capital. Apex Group’s Jakarta expansion reflects a broader industry shift toward proximity-led service models that combine global scale with local expertise, particularly as digitalisation and tokenisation reshape how capital is structured, administered and distributed across emerging markets.

Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group”), a leading global financial services provider, has opened a new office in Jakarta, Indonesia, further expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia.

Indonesia is one of the region’s fastest‑growing and most strategically important markets, making it a critical step in Apex Group’s long‑term APAC expansion strategy. Establishing a local presence reflects Apex Group’s ongoing commitment to Asia and follows recent office openings across the region. It also allows Apex Group to better support Indonesian clients already serviced from other jurisdictions by providing on‑the‑ground engagement and aligning operations within the same time zone.

A local presence will strengthen Apex Group’s existing relationships with Indonesian clients and help create new opportunities for them to access international markets, investors, and counterparties through Apex Group’s global network. It will also enable Apex Group to introduce global market standards and innovation to Indonesia, including advances in digitalisation, tokenisation, and technology‑enabled operating models.

Valerie Mantot‑Groene, Apex Group’s Head of Asia, said:

“Indonesia is one of the most important and fastest‑growing markets in Asia. For Apex Group, establishing a local presence is a natural next step. We already serve Indonesian clients from across our global network, and they deserve dedicated, in‑market support. Being on the ground allows us to strengthen those relationships, deepen our understanding of local needs, and provide access to global opportunities through our international footprint.”

“We also see significant potential to bring global market standards and innovation to Indonesia—from digitalisation and tokenisation to advanced operating models and technology‑enabled solutions. Our presence here reflects both our commitment to Indonesia and the momentum we see across the broader ASEAN region.”

Apex Group’s expansion into Indonesia supports Apex Group’s ongoing strategy to enhance global service delivery, partner with local markets, and contribute to financial innovation and sustainable economic development across Southeast Asia.

FF NEWS TAKE:

This move positions Apex Group to play a more active role in Indonesia’s next phase of capital market development. Beyond client servicing, the real opportunity lies in exporting global operating standards and next-generation fund infrastructure into a rapidly growing market hungry for institutional-grade solutions. As ASEAN investment activity continues to rise, firms that can bridge local knowledge with global connectivity — as Apex is aiming to do — will be best placed to capture long-term growth and influence how regional markets evolve.