Indonesia

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Invites Indonesia, Malaysia to Explore Philippine Islamic Finance Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/11/2024

The BSP has been engaging with FIs in Indonesia and Malaysia about exploring opportunities in the Philippines Islamic finance sector.

OJK Issues New Regulation on Bank Financial Reporting

By Editors | 01/11/2024

Banks have 3 months to implement financial reporting controls and 6 months to assign responsibility for preventing fraud or manipulation in financial reports.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Targets 30 September Launch Date for New CCP

By Editors | 17/09/2024

The new central counterparty will carry out clearing and settlement of transactions involving interest rates and foreign exchange rates.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Suffers DPRK Hack

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/09/2024

Indonesia’s largest crypto exchange is facing losses of up to $20mn from a hack allegedly perpetrated by a North Korea-affiliated actor.

Hong Kong Signs Anti-Corruption MoUs with Maldives, Indonesia

By Editors | 13/09/2024

Cooperation between the ICAC and the anti-corruption agencies of Maldives and Indonesia will cover information exchange, training and other collaborations.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia’s OJK is Preparing New Tax Rules for Crypto – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024

The new tax regulations are part of a transition of crypto supervision in Indonesia from Bappebti to OJK, expected by early 2025.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Captures Former Philippine Mayor Charged for Money Laundering

By Editors | 05/09/2024

The former mayor Alice Guo fled the Philippines in July after she was accused of helping to set up an illegal online gambling and scam centre.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Requiring Banks to Disclose Details on Loan Rates

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/09/2024

Effective from October 2024, the new rules aim to enhance transparency, boost competition, and protect borrowers from excessive fees.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Blocks Online Gamblers from Accessing Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2024

Over 6,000 accounts have been blocked to prevent online gamblers from accessing financial services and “create a deterrent effect”.