Indonesia

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Forms Task Force to Tackle Market Reform

By Editors | 10/10/2025

Finance minister to withhold fiscal incentives until IDX reins in speculative trading and improves governance to protect retail investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Plans Liquidity Injection for Regional Banks to Boost Growth

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The government is considering moving up to IDR 10 trillion per lender from its central bank deposits to accelerate lending to regional businesses.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesian Regulators Partner to Deepen Repo Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

BI, OJK, and KPEI launched a tri-party repo system and expanded GMRA adoption to modernise the market, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Takes Over Oversight of Financial Derivatives from Bappebti

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

OJK will focus on strengthening oversight through enhanced reporting, investor identification, and coordinated supervision.

Enforcement

Indonesia Arrests Alleged Hacker Over Breach of 4.9M Bank Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

A 22-year-old suspect accused of stealing millions of customer records from a private bank and attempting extortion faces a potential 12-year prison sentence.

Fintech / Regtech

Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.

Bank Indonesia Commits to 'Bold' Intervention as Rupiah Nears Record Low

By Editors | 29/09/2025

BI is using its full range of policy tools to stabilise the currency amid pressure from a strong US dollar and domestic policy concerns.