Indonesia

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.

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.