Indonesia

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Launches IP-Backed Financing Scheme for SMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The government has approved IDR 10 trillion for loans backed by intellectual property, making it the 15th country to adopt IP-based financing to support MSMEs and the creative economy.

Webinars

Indonesia’s OJK Standardises Account Management in Commercial Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/11/2025

The new regulation introduces strict governance and oversight requirements for bank account management, tightening controls on inactive accounts to prevent fraud and boost trust.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Targets 25 Percent Free Float to Deepen Capital Markets

By Mark Johnston | 19/11/2025

Indonesia’s OJK plans a phased increase in public share requirements to boost liquidity in South-east Asia’s largest market.

ESG / Sustainability

Global Plan at COP30 Aims to Speed Coal Exit via Policy, Finance Reforms

By Editors | 17/11/2025

A new roadmap backed by 29 nations and institutions outlines actionable steps for scaling finance and creating regulatory certainty for the coal-to-clean transition.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Indonesia Renew Fintech Co-operation to Boost Digital Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

MAS and OJK will work jointly to advance digital innovation, strengthen financial sector ties, and support ASEAN’s digital economy growth.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Revives Plan to Redenominate Rupiah, Targeting 2027 Finalisation

By Mark Johnston | 11/11/2025

Finance ministry planning carryover bill to improve currency efficiency and credibility, aiming for finalisation within 24 months.

AML / KYC

Scams Cost Indonesia USD 3.3 Billion Annually, Report Finds

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

New GASA report highlights the scale of fraud, with bank transfers being the top payment method and growing calls for FIs to reimburse victims.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia to Apply Coretax Cybersecurity Lessons to Banking Sector

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

The move follows significant disruptions and a reported data breach where taxpayer information was allegedly sold online.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank Indonesia to Launch Liquidity Incentives to Spur Credit Growth

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

Bank Indonesia's new policy, effective 1 December, will link reserve requirement reductions to banks' lending commitments and rate adjustments.