Indonesia

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes Mutual Evaluation Report on Indonesia

By Editors | 28/04/2023

Indonesia has a strong AML/CFT framework but needs to address risks in some sectors and improve investigation and prosecution. Foresty crime and terrorism financing are some of the country’s key risks.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability

By Editors | 02/04/2023

ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Innovation Hub Completes Project Nexus Proof-of-Concept

By Editors | 23/03/2023

The next phase of Nexus will connect the instant payment systems of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Set to Lift Pandemic Restrictions on Stock Market

By Editors | 04/03/2023

From April, OJK will allow short-selling to resume for some stocks, bring back pre-pandemic auto-rejection rules, and adjust trading hours.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Seeks to Secure Dual-Listing Arrangement with HKEX

By Editors | 01/03/2023

IDX is seeking a mechanism to allow Indonesian start-ups, state-owned enterprises, and index ETFs to list in Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

BI Starts Publishing Compounded IndONIA and IndONIA Index

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The publication of Compounded IndONIA and IndONIA Index is aimed at encouraging greater use of IndONIA in financial products.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia OJK Launches Five Year Capital Market Roadmap

By Editors | 06/02/2023

The roadmap has five pillars, each comprising several action plans. Separate rules will be established for digital assets with the characteristics of securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bank Indonesia Consults on Wholesale CBDC Development

By Editors | 31/01/2023

The consultation paper covers access, issuance, redemption, funds transfer, technical aspects and implications for the financial system.

Enforcement

Indonesian Court Imposes $370m Fine for Stock Manipulation

By Editors | 16/01/2023

The fine is one of the largest ever in an Indonesian corruption case. Prosecutors reportedly plan to appeal the ruling to seek the death penalty.