Indonesia

Reporting & Disclosures

Bank Indonesia Upgrades ‘Green Calculator’ for Emissions Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The central bank has released an enhanced tool to help the banking sector measure carbon emissions, including Scope 3 for the first time.

Payments & Settlements

Malaysia, Indonesia Deepen Cooperation on Payments and Digitalisation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The central banks have signed a new agreement to enhance collaboration on areas including payment systems, digitalisation, and financial stability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Indonesia, Australia Deepen Ties to Combat 'Systemic' Scam Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/05/2026

OJK reveals over 530,000 fraud cases, outlining a new four-pillar strategy and enhancing cross-border cooperation to tackle the growing threat.

Market Risk

Indonesia to Revive Dormant Stabilisation Fund to Support Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

The finance ministry will activate a dedicated fund to buy government bonds, aiming to curb capital outflows and support the currency.

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.