Indonesia

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Sets 2029 Deadline for 15% Stock Free Float Rule

By Editors | 05/02/2026

OJK will issue the new rule in March, giving listed companies three years to double the minimum public shareholding via a phased approach.

Market Abuse

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Structural Regulation

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

Sustainable Finance

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.