Indonesia

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Issues Crypto Accounting Guidance to Boost Transparency

By Editors | 22/10/2025

OJK and the accountants' institute have launched a new framework to standardise reporting amid market growth reaching IDR 360 trillion.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Eyes Higher Offshore Investment Limits for Mutual Funds

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

Regulators are considering a significant increase to the current 15 percent cap on overseas assets for local funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Banks' Climate Pledges Undermined by Gaps in Fossil Fuel Policy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/10/2025

A new report shows progress on governance and targets, but slow implementation of coal phase-out policies and weak restrictions on oil and gas financing.

Securities / Derivatives

OJK Indonesia Mandates Security Overhaul After Cyber-Attack on Brokers

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

Regulators have ordered securities firms to strengthen digital defences and risk management following an attack that exploited system weaknesses.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Mulls Transforming Bali into Regional Financial Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The Indonesian government plans to transform Bali into a regional financial hub, combining tax incentives and lifestyle advantages in an effort to rival Singapore and Dubai.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Shifts to AML Effectiveness Model with New National Index

By Mark Johnston | 13/10/2025

Jakarta has launched a new data-driven index to measure real-world outcomes of its AML/CFT regime ahead of its 2029 FATF evaluation.