Indonesia

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Indonesia Expands Incentives for Priority Sector Lending

By Editors | 03/06/2024

BI is providing larger discounts on reserve requirements to lenders that provide credit to certain sectors such as housing and green finance.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Launches Roadmap to Strengthen Rural Banks

By Editors | 21/05/2024

The main focus will be on strengthening capital, accelerating consolidation, and strengthening governance practices, OJK said.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Launches Anti-Fraud Strategy Guide for ITSK Sector

By Editors | 19/05/2024

OJK said the guide will help strengthen the digital ecosystem in Indonesia and and build public trust.

Indonesia, UAE Agree on Local Currency Settlement Framework

By Editors | 11/05/2024

New MoU outlines a framework to facilitate the settlement of cross-border trade transactions using local currencies.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Issues New Short Selling Regulations

By Editors | 03/05/2024

OJK said the regulations will ensure robust risk management and regulatory compliance by securities companies.

Enforcement

US PCAOB Penalises KPMG, Deloitte for Exam Cheating

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/04/2024

KPMG Netherlands was fined USD 25 million and Deloitte affiliates in Indonesia and Philippines were fined USD 2 million.

AML / KYC

Indonesian President Signs Decree on FATF Membership

By Editors | 09/04/2024

The decree signing strengthens Indonesia’s commitment to participate in combating financial crime globally, said the head of the country’s FIU.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia’s Crypto Approval Process Will Require Sandbox Testing

By Editors | 04/04/2024

The requirement for crypto firms to be evaluated in a regulatory sandbox prior to authorisation is intended to ensure consumers are protected.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Formally Ends Pandemic Support Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/04/2024

The OJK said Indonesia’s economy has recovered from the pandemic and banks have strong capital, sufficient liquidity and good risk management.