Indonesia

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia OJK Takes Over Oversight of Financial Derivatives from Bappebti

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

OJK will focus on strengthening oversight through enhanced reporting, investor identification, and coordinated supervision.

Enforcement

Indonesia Arrests Alleged Hacker Over Breach of 4.9M Bank Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2025

A 22-year-old suspect accused of stealing millions of customer records from a private bank and attempting extortion faces a potential 12-year prison sentence.

Fintech / Regtech

Fugitive Ex-CEO of Fintech Lender Investree Repatriated to Indonesia

By Editors | 29/09/2025

Adrian Gunadi is accused of illegally raising IDR 2.7 trillion in a case that brought down one of the country's most prominent fintechs.

Bank Indonesia Commits to 'Bold' Intervention as Rupiah Nears Record Low

By Editors | 29/09/2025

BI is using its full range of policy tools to stabilise the currency amid pressure from a strong US dollar and domestic policy concerns.

Capital / Liquidity

OJK Indonesia Probes Suspected Breach of BCA Client Fund Account

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

OJK is coordinating with IDX, KPEI and KSEI to mitigate risks and has tightened rules on client fund transfers and withdrawals to safeguard investors.

Indonesia Mulls Central Bank Overhaul, Stoking Independence Fears

By Mark Johnston | 21/09/2025

Proposed law would expand Bank Indonesia’s growth mandate and grant parliament powers to dismiss board members.s, rattling financial markets.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Bank Transparency Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The new regulation, effective February 2026, mandates banks to publish financial statements, risk exposure reports, and other material information in line with international best practices.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia Injects IDR 200 Trillion into State Banks Amid Governance Warnings

By Editors | 18/09/2025

The move to boost credit growth is backed by financial regulators but has drawn criticism over its legality and adherence to state finance laws.

Capital / Liquidity

Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Rules to Streamline Financing for MSMEs

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The regulation compels lenders to ease requirements, lower costs, and adopt digital tools to help MSMEs gain faster access to financing.