Indonesia

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.

Operational Risk

Indonesia Tightens FX Trading Supervision to Defend Rupiah

By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

The central bank is increasing its oversight of FX transactions by banks and companies to curb speculation and support the weakening currency.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Indonesia to Scale Back Plan to Centralise Commodity Exports

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The government will pivot to tighter monitoring to curb under-invoicing, retreating from an earlier plan to create a single state export entity following market concerns.

Payments & Settlements

Hong Kong, Indonesia and China Ink Local Currency Settlement Deal

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

A new framework will allow direct settlement in offshore yuan and rupiah for trade and investment between Hong Kong and Indonesia.

Liquidity Risk

Bank Indonesia Deploys New Tools to Attract Foreign Capital

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

BI has introduced new monetary operations, including incentives for hedging swaps, to stabilise the rupiah and attract portfolio inflows.

Market Data & Technology

Bank Indonesia to Publish Money Market Yield Curve

By Editors | 09/06/2026

The central bank has launched a new transaction-based yield curve publication to improve pricing transparency, deepen the market, and strengthen policy transmission.

PEPs & Sanctions

FATF Upgrades Indonesia Rating for CFT Sanctions Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

FATF re-rated Indonesia as 'Compliant' with a key recommendation following significant legal and procedural amendments.