Indonesia

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia, Brunei to Cooperate on AML/CTF in Payments

By Editors | 03/07/2021

The MoU aims to strengthen policy cooperation on AML/CTF in payments. Indonesia is seeking to become a member of the FATF.

Trading & Investment

SEC Thailand Revises Guidelines on Depositary Receipts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2021

The revisions seek to facilitate the introduction of more depositary receipt products in the Thai capital market.

CBDCs

Bank Indonesia Explores CBDC as Legal Payment Instrument

By Editors | 26/05/2021

The central bank is assessing which platform and technology it will use to issue a digital rupiah as a legal digital payment instrument in Indonesia.

Reporting & Disclosures

New TSE Chief Eyes ESG Focus In Reorganisation Plan

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2021

Chief executive Hiromi Yamaji says the TSE will urge companies to step up efforts on ESG issues based on their market classification.

Trading & Investment

US Securities Regulator Opens Inquiry into SPAC Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/03/2021

The SEC has reportedly written to banks seeking information on how underwriters are managing the risks involved.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia Stock Exchange Considers Allowing SPAC Listings

By Editors | 08/03/2021

IDX’s decision has reportedly prompted concerns about governance, investor protection and inflated valuations for early-stage companies.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong MPFA Adds SSE, SZSE, IDX to Approved List

By Editors | 16/11/2020

The move provides MPF fund managers greater flexibility, allowing them to diversify investment risks and channel more assets into A shares.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Launches Electronic Trading in Bond, Sukuk Markets

By Editors | 15/11/2020

The platform was designed by London software firm AxeTrading to accommodate Indonesia’s bond and sukuk markets, and boost liquidity and efficiency.

Resolution & Recovery

Indonesia Gives Deposit Insurer Powers to Prevent Bank Failures

By Editors | 19/07/2020

The Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation can now raise its own funding and provide temporary liquidity support to banks outside of resolution.