Indonesia

Fintech / Regtech

OJK Indonesia Mandates Stronger IT Governance for Rural Banks

By Mark Johnston | 12/01/2026

Indonesia’s OJK has issued new rules requiring rural lenders to overhaul digital security, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Finalises Sweeping Crypto Data Reporting Rules for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2026

Indonesia’s new regulation implements global CARF and amended CRS standards while creating a parallel, broad-reaching domestic reporting regime for tax purposes.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Set to Completely Phase Out JIBOR on 1 January

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/12/2025

Bank Indonesia will retire the JIBOR benchmark on 1 January, completing a multi-year shift to a transaction-based rate.

AML / KYC

Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

By Editors | 26/12/2025

Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Sets Crypto Trader Whitelist, Pledges Severe Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The OJK has published a list of 29 authorised crypto firms and detailed potential 10-year prison sentences for illegal operators.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

By Editors | 19/12/2025

The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.