Indonesia

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Launches Insurance Support for P2P Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

OJK says optional credit insurance will help mitigate risk, protect lenders and support sustainable growth in the online lending sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

OJK Indonesia to Tighten Oversight of Debt Collection Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

After a South Jakarta assault that left two collectors dead, OJK said it will examine if additional regulatory tightening is needed, especially related to lenders who outsource debt collection.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

By Editors | 17/12/2025

The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.