Indonesia

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia to Trial ‘Digital Rupiah’ in 2018

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2018

The digital currency’s value will be based on the existing currency system, backed by “real assets” and will take into account the inflation rate.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia to Establish Derivatives CCP

By Editors | 03/01/2018

Centralising counterparty risk at a clearinghouse will make derivative products offered by Indonesian financial institutions more competitive.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Takes Over Credit Information Management from BI

By Garima Chitkara | 02/01/2018

Indonesian financial regulator will take over arranging, developing and managing credit information systems from central bank.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia Launch Local Currency Clearing

By Editors | 13/12/2017

Deal involving multiple regional banks, which takes effect on 2 January, will enable wider use of domestic currencies in financial investment.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown

By Editors | 30/10/2017

Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Tightens AML Rules to Address Fintech Complexity

By Editors | 14/09/2017

Bank Indonesia says new technological developments and innovations have increased risks of money laundering via payment and forex systems.

AML / KYC

Indonesian Money Changers Said to Distribute $300mn in Drug Proceeds

By Samuel Riding | 01/02/2017

Investigator says four dealers operating without a license, two in breach of central bank regulations.

Uncategorised

Indonesia – 2016 in Review

By Samuel Riding | 15/12/2016

Indonesian regulators boosted efforts on tax avoidance, financial technology and KYC this year.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Tightens Forex Reporting Requirements

By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2016

Banks must detail purposes of outbound transfers of more than $100,000.