Indonesia

AML / KYC

Scams Cost Indonesia USD 3.3 Billion Annually, Report Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

New GASA report highlights the scale of fraud, with bank transfers being the top payment method and growing calls for FIs to reimburse victims.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Apply Coretax Cybersecurity Lessons to Banking Sector

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

The move follows significant disruptions and a reported data breach where taxpayer information was allegedly sold online.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Indonesia to Launch Liquidity Incentives to Spur Credit Growth

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Bank Indonesia's new policy, effective 1 December, will link reserve requirement reductions to banks' lending commitments and rate adjustments.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Taps Yuan Market with Debut 'Dim Sum' Bond

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Jakarta raised CNH 6 billion from its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, attracting strong demand from Asia Pacific and onshore Chinese investors.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia to Launch Bond-Backed Stablecoin via Digital Rupiah CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

Bank Indonesia is developing a government-bond-backed digital token to operate alongside its digital rupiah, aiming to strengthen monetary control and deepen the country’s digital financial infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Drafts Legal Roadmaps for AI and New Tech in Digital Finance

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Government preparing legal foundations for AI and semiconductors to support financial innovation, enhance security, and ensure data sovereignty.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Proposes Extending MSME Bad Loan Write-Off Policy

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Indonesia's OJK seeks to extend bad debt elimination programme to banks to accelerate recovery in the MSME sector.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Strengthens Capital and Liquidity Rules for Islamic Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The OJK has issued two new regulations introducing liquidity, funding, and leverage requirements for Islamic banks to align with global Basel III and IFSB standards.

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.