Indonesia

Fintech / Regtech

US Criticises Indonesia Over QR Code Payment System

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2025

USTR says US companies were not adequately informed about or invited to share views on QRIS policy-making.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Launches Revamped “Infinity 2.0” Platform to Boost Innovation

By Mark Johnston | 26/04/2025

Infinity 2.0 is a revamped digital platform to foster collaboration, innovation, and cybersecurity in the digital financial sector.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Stock Exchange Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism

By Manesh Samtani | 14/04/2025

IDX also tightened its auto-rejection rule for share transactions so that sell orders are automatically rejected if a stock falls by 15%.

Indonesia Appoints Prominent Advisers to New Wealth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

The advisers include Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Sachs, and Thaksin Shinawatra. Two former Indonesian presidents were appointed as directors.

ESG / Sustainability

APAC’s Evolving Climate Regulations Are Reshaping Business Strategy

By Catherine Bell | 25/03/2025

In APAC, climate reporting is not just a compliance obligation; it is a strategic tool driving long-term resilience, writes Catherine Bell.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Launches New Portal for Financial Sector Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

OJK said the new web-based portal will improve transparency and facilitate more effective, data-driven decision-making.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Eases Stock Buyback Policy Amid Market Volatility

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

Publicly listed companies will now be able to repurchase shares without having to wait for a shareholders’ meeting.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Issues Rules for Financial Service Aggregation Providers

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

Aggregation services facilitate consumers in comparing, selecting, and/or using financial products and services that match their profiles and/or needs.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Introduces Repo Transactions on Debt Trading Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The new feature allows financial institutions to conduct repo transactions using government bonds as underlying assets.