Indonesia

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia to Launch Bond-Backed Stablecoin via Digital Rupiah CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/11/2025

Bank Indonesia is developing a government-bond-backed digital token to operate alongside its digital rupiah, aiming to strengthen monetary control and deepen the country’s digital financial infrastructure.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Drafts Legal Roadmaps for AI and New Tech in Digital Finance

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Government preparing legal foundations for AI and semiconductors to support financial innovation, enhance security, and ensure data sovereignty.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Proposes Extending MSME Bad Loan Write-Off Policy

By Mark Johnston | 03/11/2025

Indonesia's OJK seeks to extend bad debt elimination programme to banks to accelerate recovery in the MSME sector.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Strengthens Capital and Liquidity Rules for Islamic Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

The OJK has issued two new regulations introducing liquidity, funding, and leverage requirements for Islamic banks to align with global Basel III and IFSB standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Indonesia Issues Crypto Accounting Guidance to Boost Transparency

By Editors | 22/10/2025

OJK and the accountants' institute have launched a new framework to standardise reporting amid market growth reaching IDR 360 trillion.

ESG / Sustainability

G20 Pushes Climate Adaptation Plans, Backs Carbon Data Model

By Manesh Samtani | 20/10/2025

New SFWG report details principles for integrating resilience into transition plans and seeks to bolster carbon market integrity through data standardisation.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX, IDX Launch Cross-Border Depository Receipts Linkage

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

The new initiative strengthens ASEAN capital market integration and expands investor access to Indonesian blue-chip stocks.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia Eyes Higher Offshore Investment Limits for Mutual Funds

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

Regulators are considering a significant increase to the current 15 percent cap on overseas assets for local funds.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Reopens International Carbon Trading with New Decree

By Mark Johnston | 16/10/2025

New rules establish a decentralised registry and recognise international standards, aiming to attract foreign investment after a four-year hiatus.