Indonesia

Market Infrastructure

IDX Introduces Repo Transactions on Debt Trading Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The new feature allows financial institutions to conduct repo transactions using government bonds as underlying assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Launches QRIS Tap for Faster, Contactless Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The central bank initiative aims to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital payment adoption across Indonesia.

Fintech / Regtech

Unlocking ASEAN’s Potential: AI’s Role in Shaping the Region’s Banking Future

By Bradley Maclean | 13/03/2025

ASEAN has an opportunity to transform the region’s banking sector by leveraging AI. But a unified vision is essential to unlock the region’s full potential in AI-driven banking.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Postpones Plans to Introduce Short-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

OJK is also considering easing share buyback rules to counter a sharp decline in the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index.

Indonesian President Inaugurates Country’s First Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The initiative is expected to strengthen Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves and reduce capital outflows by keeping gold within the country.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Exchanges Seek Regional Sustainability Data Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/02/2025

ASEAN Exchanges seek to develop a centralised sustainability data infrastructure for the region, and a marketplace for technology-based sustainability solutions

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Launches New Sovereign Wealth Fund

By Mark Johnston | 28/02/2025

The sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, will start with USD 20 billion but eventually grow to hold assets worth over USD 900 billion.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Releases V2 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

Version 2 expands the scope to include new sectors and updated criteria. A third version is also in the pipeline.

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Launches New Capital Market Suptech Tool

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The new application uses big data analytics to improve surveillance, monitoring, and analysis in the capital market sector.