Indonesia

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Plans Bali-Based International Financial Centre

By Editors | 07/05/2026

The government is in early discussions to develop the Kura Kura Bali Special Economic Zone into a financial hub managed by a special authority.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

US Charges Asia-Based Suspects in Global Crypto Scam Takedown

By Editors | 06/05/2026

International crackdown involving authorities in the UAE, China and Thailand has dismantled at least nine scam centres, leading to charges against alleged managers from Myanmar and Indonesia.

Payments & Settlements

Indonesia and China Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/05/2026

The linkage between Indonesia’s QRIS and Chinese payment systems aims to boost local currency settlement and deepen regional financial integration.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesian Agritech Founder Jailed in USD 300 Million Fraud Case

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2026

The verdict concludes a high-profile scandal that has triggered widespread scrutiny over due diligence standards in Southeast Asia’s venture capital markets.

Trading & Investment

China and Indonesia Agree Reciprocal Sovereign Bond Deal

By Editors | 30/04/2026

A new agreement will allow China to issue yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in Indonesia, with Indonesia gaining similar rights in China's domestic market.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Launches Retail Investment Drive, Signals Tax Incentives

By Editors | 28/04/2026

OJK launched a new programme to boost retail participation in mutual funds, with the finance minister hinting at fiscal support to deepen domestic capital markets.

Custody & Infrastructure

Vietnam's NDAChain Used in Cross-Border On-Chain PoC

By Editors | 27/04/2026

A proof-of-concept between Vietnam and Indonesia has tested a model for compliant, cross-border digital transactions using verified credentials.

Structural Regulation

MSCI Extends Indonesia Review, Keeps Index Curbs Amid Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2026

The index provider will assess new ownership transparency and free float rules before lifting restrictions imposed over investability concerns.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia to Bolster Use of Non-Conviction Forfeiture Against Cybercrime

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2026

The FIU has highlighted the tool as key to tackling an "enforcement gap" amid rising online fraud and hacking.