Indonesia

Capital Adequacy

SFC Consults On Capital Rule Overhaul for OTC Derivatives Dealers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The SFC is consulting on Basel III-aligned rules, creating new categories for dealers and introducing the first capital treatments for virtual asset derivatives.

Sustainable Finance

Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

Payments & Settlements

BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.

Trading & Investment

IDX to Launch Gold ETF in Q4 Pending Regulatory Green Light

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The new gold ETF will offer investors exposure to the precious metal through physical bullion or derivative contracts.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Proposes Bill to Establish Deposit Insurance for Cooperatives

By Editors | 30/06/2025

The proposal is part of a new draft law aimed at modernising cooperatives and protecting customer funds, a senior minister said.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Bank Indonesia Announces Formal Designation of Indonesia Clearing House

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

OJK Indonesia Working to Guard Against Corruption Risks

By Editors | 09/06/2025

Officials emphasise the implementation of anti-fraud regulations to guard against corruption. OJK itself was assessed as having low corruption risk.

Payments & Settlements

Bank Indonesia is Expanding QRIS Footprint to More Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

QRIS will connect with Japan and China in August. Further expansion being discussed with India, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia and France to Strengthen Financial Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The central banks will collaborate on a range of initiatives, including digital payments, sustainable finance, and AML/CTF measures.