Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan)

Cryptocurrency

Indonesia Sets Crypto Trader Whitelist, Pledges Severe Penalties for Unlicensed Activity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The OJK has published a list of 29 authorised crypto firms and detailed potential 10-year prison sentences for illegal operators.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia to Launch Dedicated Digital Bank Supervision Unit in 2026

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK will establish dedicated departments for digital banking supervision and MSME development effective 2026.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Pushes for ‘Adaptive Oversight’ to Combat Complex Financial Crime

By Editors | 19/12/2025

Regulators call for a shift from administrative compliance to outcome-based supervision to tackle evolving threats like cyber-attacks and crypto risks.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Launches Insurance Support for P2P Lending

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2025

OJK says optional credit insurance will help mitigate risk, protect lenders and support sustainable growth in the online lending sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

OJK Indonesia to Tighten Oversight of Debt Collection Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/12/2025

After a South Jakarta assault that left two collectors dead, OJK said it will examine if additional regulatory tightening is needed, especially related to lenders who outsource debt collection.

Credit Risk

Indonesia Banking Body Backs OJK’s Call for Mergers Among Small Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/12/2025

The banking association says smaller lenders must consolidate to stay competitive, citing high risk levels and widening efficiency gaps that undermine long-term viability.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia in Final Stages of Launching Regulatory Framework for Gold ETFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/12/2025

OJK confirmed that the finalised framework for gold ETFs will be issued by end 2025. Mutual fund manager BRI-MI has announced plans to launch a product.

Structural Regulation

OJK Indonesia to Raise Free-Float Requirements, Tighten Listing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2025

The regulator will also offer incentives to companies that maintain higher free floats and impose new caps on IPO order sizes to curb volatility.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesian Authorities Collaborate to Protect Financial Sector Integrity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

Indonesia’s OJK, PPATK and BSSN signed new cooperation pacts to reinforce AML/CFT measures and bolster cybersecurity across the financial sector.