Indonesia

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

Indonesia Moves to Operationalise Legal Framework for Trusts

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

The Finance Ministry is preparing detailed rules to operationalise a 2023 law allowing trust structures, aiming to deepen the country’s financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Injects Fresh Liquidity into Banks to Boost Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/11/2025

The Finance Ministry says the extra funding, distributed to four lenders, is aimed at sustaining credit growth and cushioning economic pressures.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Eyes QR Payments Link with China, Korea by 2026

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Bank Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year to expand its QRIS payment standard to East Asia and India.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Tax Authority to Expand Data Access to e-Wallets and CBDCs

By Mark Johnston | 20/11/2025

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes will access electronic money and digital currency data from 2026 to align with international reporting standards.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Report Spotlights APAC’s Influence on Global Fintech Policy

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2025

A six-year review led by the BIS Hong Kong Hub shows how presidencies in India and Indonesia shaped regulatory priorities.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/11/2025

The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Targets 25 Percent Free Float to Deepen Capital Markets

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

Indonesia’s OJK plans a phased increase in public share requirements to boost liquidity in South-east Asia’s largest market.