Indonesia

Anti-Money Laundering

New Indonesian Bond Law Stokes Money Laundering Fears

By Editors | 26/06/2026

Critics warn that legal protections for investors in special government-backed bonds create a loophole for illicit finance, a charge the government denies.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Expands OJK Mandate to Oversee New Mineral Exchange

By Editors | 24/06/2026

The move, part of wider financial sector reforms, aims to bring commodity trading onshore and establish Indonesian benchmark prices for key minerals.

Structural Regulation

MSCI Defers Indonesia Downgrade Decision to November

By Mark Johnston | 24/06/2026

The index provider has postponed its decision until November, giving Jakarta more time to prove its market reforms are effective.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Law Change Paves Way for IDX Demutualisation

By Editors | 24/06/2026

The new legislation allows state bodies to own shares in the Indonesia Stock Exchange as part of a major governance and ownership reform.

Credit Risk

Bank Indonesia Extends Credit Card Relief Measures to End-2026

By Editors | 23/06/2026

The central bank will maintain lower minimum payments and capped late fees to support public purchasing power and sustain domestic economic activity.

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Takes Action on Finfluencers Promoting Unlicensed Digital Assets

By Editors | 22/06/2026

A regulatory task force has ordered content takedowns and issued new guidance for financial influencers, with formal regulations expected to be established soon.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia: Former OJK Official Detained in Fraud Probe

By Editors | 22/06/2026

A former senior OJK official is being held as a suspect in an alleged fraud and embezzlement case involving Islamic finance firm PT Dana Syariah Indonesia.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Secures Backing for Maiden Panda Bond Sale

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

Finance minister secures fast-track approval from Beijing for a planned USD 1 billion issuance aimed at diversifying funding and reducing reliance on the US dollar.

Market Risk

Bank Indonesia Hikes Rate, Tightens Forex Purchase Rules

By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2026

The central bank has raised its benchmark rate and lowered the limit on undocumented foreign exchange purchases to support the rupiah.