Indonesia

Fintech / Regtech

Unlocking ASEAN’s Potential: AI’s Role in Shaping the Region’s Banking Future

By Bradley Maclean | 13/03/2025

ASEAN has an opportunity to transform the region’s banking sector by leveraging AI. But a unified vision is essential to unlock the region’s full potential in AI-driven banking.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Postpones Plans to Introduce Short-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

OJK is also considering easing share buyback rules to counter a sharp decline in the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.

Indonesian President Inaugurates Country’s First Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves and reduce capital outflows by keeping gold within the country.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Launches New Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025

The sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, will start with USD 20 billion but eventually grow to hold assets worth over USD 900 billion.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Releases V2 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

Version 2 expands the scope to include new sectors and updated criteria. A third version is also in the pipeline.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Launches New Capital Market Suptech Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The new application uses big data analytics to improve surveillance, monitoring, and analysis in the capital market sector.

Securities / Derivatives

IDX Launches Foreign Index Futures to Enhance Market Appeal

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

IDX partnered with MSCI to launch Foreign Index Futures based on the MSCI Hong Kong Listed Large Cap index.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Finalises Plans to Launch State-run Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

Bullion banks in Indonesia are expected to support the growth of the domestic industry by expanding financial services linked to gold.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand to Ramp Up Local Currency Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

New framework streamlines processes and broadens the scope of cross-border transactions eligible for local currency settlement to include portfolio investments.