Indonesia

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand to Boost Cooperation on Local Currency Use

By Editors | 25/08/2023

Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and Bank of Thailand will strengthen cooperation to promote the use of local currencies in bilateral transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Singapore Start QR Payment Interconnection Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2023

The QR payment linkage between Indonesia and Singapore is expected to officially launch within H2 2023 after the completion of the trials.

AML / KYC

Cambodia to Leverage Indonesia Experience to Strengthen Non-Bank Financial Sectors 

By Editors | 10/08/2023

The MoU will help Cambodia enhance its non-bank financial services sectors, focusing on knowledge exchange and collaborative development.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX, IDX Sign MoU to Explore Cross-Market Listings

By Editors | 26/07/2023

HKEX and IDX will look to collaborate on cross-border listings, joint product development and ESG initiatives.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Launches National Cryptocurrency Exchange

By Manesh Samtani | 24/07/2023

The new exchange will serve as the only trading venue in the country where digital assets can be exchanged legally.

ESG / Sustainability

Verra to Help Indonesia Align Climate Projects with Global Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

Verra will work towards harmonising Indonesia’s climate change project registration system with its own registry.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Explores Dual-Listing Options With Global Exchanges

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2023

IDX is exploring the feasibility of cross-listings in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea and London.

AML / KYC

Indonesia OJK Issues New AML/CFT/CPF Regulations

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2023

OJK’s Mahendra Siregar said the new regulations are aligned with the FATF standards, and will help Indonesia become a FATF member.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Launches New Securities Lending and Borrowing Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023

PASLA chair Jason Wells said IDClear’s new bilateral SLB facility will enable better price discovery and greater market resilience.