International Business Futures

Review of International Business Futures - Overview of Brokers & Important Details

Intro

International Business Futures (IBF) is one of the oldest futures brokers in Indonesia, having been established in 2005. IBF offers Forex, Commodity, Precious Metals, Crude Oil, and Global Stock Indices to traders looking to gain access to multiple markets through a single entry point. IBF has placed an emphasis on being transparently compliant with local financial regulations, providing security for clients' financial assets, and utilising state-of-the-art technology to provide a level of trust and access to a regulated futures market for all Indonesian residents. Combining age-old brokerage principles with cutting-edge technology, the company strives to provide a secure, clear, and convenient environment for both retail and professional traders.

Background & History:

IBF is one of the longest operating companies in Indonesia's Futures Market, having commenced business in 2005, with 20 years of service to the Indonesian Futures market. It is located in Bandung, Jawa Barat at Paskal Hyper Square, a Centre of Business Activity, as well as supporting a network of local offices throughout Indonesia. IBF intends to build its long-term competitive positioning as a provider of high-quality trading facilities and through providing education, research and analysis on trading, and business coaching for success, while simultaneously building long-term relationships with its customers and developing successful traders.

Paraphrased by AVa via TextbrokerIBF provides clients with an array of trading instruments aimed to build diversified portfolios through different asset classes. These instruments include:

- Currencies (Foreign Exchange [Forex])

- Gold & Precious Metals

- Crude Oil

- World Stock Market Indices (U.S., Europe & Asia)

- Agricultural and Energy Commodities

IBF gives clients access to "real-time" capital, to execute trades quickly and efficiently, provides professional and educational support through a team of professional trading consultants, and provides segregation of client accounts to help clients maximize fund safety and risk management.

The Indonesia Ministry of Trade regulates IBF's trading operations and have gained oversight from agencies such as BAPPEBTI, BBJ, and KBI. IBF also has many active licenses confirming IBF's existence as a legal entity and that it operates transparently.

Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Agency | License No. | Status

BAPPEBTI (Commodity Trading Development Board)| 912/BAPPEBTI/SI/8/2006 | Active

BBJ (Jakarta Futures Exchange) | SPAB-142/BBJ/08/05 | Active

KBI (Kalbarunna Berjangka Indonesia) | 70/AK-KBI/I/2011 | Active

IBF also has the supervision of Bank Indonesia, OJK, JFX and the PSE. IBF's clients' funds are all segregated at BAPPEBTI and at reputable Indonesian banks such as Mandiri Bank and Bank BCA.

Trading Conditions

IBF offers traders trading conditions that facilitate executing trades in a timely manner while managing their risk; however, some parameters regarding trading conditions are not publicly disclosed.

Trading Conditions | Order Execution

Real-time market execution with no delay | Minimum Deposit: Not available publicly

Spreads | Competitive Spreads (Exact amounts not provided)

Margin Trading | No public information on available margin

Leverage | No public information available on leverage available

Trading Platforms and Technology IBF offers clients proprietary and industry standard platforms to suit different trading styles.

Trading Platform | Description & Other Features | Availability

IBF Trader | All-in-One Mobile-Based Trading Platform including Trading Signals | iOS and Android

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Industry Standard Meta Trading Platform with Advanced Charting & Automation | Desktop

PsyQuation | AI-Inspired Trading Analytics/Marking and Information | Integrated with PSE and JFX

Fee Structure

IBF is committed to providing its clients with the highest level of fund safety and full disclosure of all fees; however, IBF has chosen not to publicly disclose its fee structure.

Type of Fee | Description of Fee

Deposit Fee | No Public Fee Disclosure

Withdrawal Fee | No Public Fee Disclosure

Commission Fee | No Public Fee Disclosure

Inactivity Fee | No Public Fee Disclosure

Fund Transfer Policy

Fund transfers must be made to client-specific segregated accounts. All new client deposits must be sent only to dedicated accounts. This policy supports the regulation of the Company and of the client's assets.

User Experience, Ratings, and Company Reputation

IBF aims to establish an enjoyable trading experience via education and support. Although IBF has several sources of education to support clients in making informed decisions about trading, many third-party independent rating services provide limited reviews and ratings of IBF's services. Therefore IBF strongly recommends its potential clients do their own due diligence prior to selecting a broker.

Current Status and Recent Developments

Based on the reporting for this version (2024-2025), there have been no major changes or developments in IBF's operations. As IBF continues to focus on its core business of providing Brokerage Services and Trading Platforms it is continuously making updates on its Corporate Website to provide additional information regarding Brokerage Services.

IBF is an established regulated broker of Futures in Indonesia for over 20 years and continues to be a respected trading option for Traders looking to work with a regulated Indonesian Futures Broker. IBF offers traders the option of creating trading portfolios that are diverse through its access to numerous regulated platforms, coupled with IBF's high degree of fund protection via segregated accounts.

While IBF has not chosen to disclose specific transaction costs, the combination of IBF's commitment to providing a value-added level of client education and support, in conjunction with sophisticated trading technology such as IBF Trader, MT4, and PsyQuation, creates a significant competitive advantage for IBF. Consequently, while IBF currently has strong regulatory standing within the Futures' Trading Industry, and expertise in all areas of Futures Trading, it is highly recommended that potential clients conduct independent comprehensive research to confirm that they can meet their individual trading goals with IBF as their broker.