Indonesia

Enforcement

Indonesian Police Raid Shinhan Unit in Market Manipulation Probe

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

Authorities raided the brokerage’s Jakarta headquarters over suspected IPO-linked stock manipulation, as the OJK backed police efforts to protect market integrity.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Joining the BIS-led initiative will help lower costs, improve speed and expand access to international transfers by linking domestic instant payment systems across borders.

AML / KYC

Indonesia FIU Flags IDR 2 Quadrillion in Suspect Funds from 2025 STRs

By Editors | 02/02/2026

PPATK highlights significant flows from illegal mining and tax evasion, while noting a 20% drop in online gambling transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK and IDX Chiefs Resign After US$80bn Market Rout

By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2026

The mass resignations follow an MSCI warning on transparency, prompting the government to announce a raft of urgent market reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia’s OJK Announces Measures to Meet MSCI Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The OJK outlines steps to strengthen transparency, governance, and shareholder disclosure in Indonesia’s capital markets, including free float rules and ultimate beneficial owner reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

MSCI Pauses Indonesia Index Adjustments, Citing 'Investability Issues'

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The index provider has suspended additions and reclassifications of Indonesian stocks after identifying investability issues, as IDX moves to address data transparency and investor confidence.

Fintech / Regtech

Bank Indonesia Reports Strong BI-FAST Transaction Growth

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

BI-FAST processed 1.36 billion transactions worth around USD 218 billion in Q4 2025, amid a tightening of system security and the introduction of new payment features.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Joins Global Coalition to Boost Carbon Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2026

Indonesia is expected to contribute its forestry expertise to efforts aimed at scaling high-integrity carbon credits and mobilising climate finance for nature-based solutions.

Enforcement

Indonesia: OJK Gains Civil Lawsuit Powers, Deepens Synergy with Prosecutors

By Mark Johnston | 21/01/2026

OJK can now sue on behalf of consumers and has renewed a pact with the Attorney General's Office to tackle complex financial crime.