Indonesia

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia Sets New Rules for Islamic Investment Products

By Editors | 10/05/2026

The regulation mandates a clear separation between risk-bearing investment products and traditional deposits to strengthen the Sharia banking sector's foundation.

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Unveils Seven-Point Plan to Defend Rupiah

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2026

The measures include intensified market intervention and a lower limit for dollar purchases without underlying documents to curb speculation.

Nature & Biodiversity

WWF Urges Regulators to Treat Water Crisis as Systemic Financial Threat

By Manesh Samtani | 07/05/2026

New guide calls on central banks and supervisors to integrate water resilience into financial stability mandates, warning of a "dangerous feedback loop".

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.