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Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia’s OJK, BI Launch Digital Hub to Cultivate Tech Talent
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026
The new hub is aimed at nurturing digital talent, accelerating fintech innovation, and supporting the country’s long-term digital economy ambitions.

ESG / Sustainability
Environmental Group Files Complaint With SGX Against OCBC
By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026
Market Forces alleged that OCBC failed to fully disclose climate risks tied to financing for Indonesia’s coal-powered Harita Nickel operations, potentially breaching SGX sustainability reporting rules.

Fintech / Regtech
Indonesia to Expand QRIS Payment Network to India, China, Saudi Arabia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026
Bank Indonesia is pushing its domestic QR code system globally, hitting user targets early and engaging with tech giants like Apple.

Capital / Liquidity
Indonesia Extends IDR 200 Trillion Bank Liquidity Programme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says six-month extension of state fund placement in commercial banks aims to spur credit growth and support the economy.

Securities / Derivatives
IDX Firms to Sell $11 Billion in Shares to Meet New Free Float Rules
By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2026
Higher free-float requirements will mean 267 firms will have to raise a combined 187 trillion rupiah, which is more than ten times last year's total.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Probes Claims of Ignored MSCI Letters - Reports
By Manesh Samtani | 13/02/2026
OJK and IDX didn't receive letters directly from MSCI, but the government did and ignored them, according to a presidential aide.

Securities / Derivatives
Asia Weighs Trade-Off Between FX Market Openness and Stability
By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 12/02/2026
Indonesia’s equity shock underscores the dangers of liberalising FX markets without careful structural reform.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Fast-Tracks Market Reforms, Starts Search for New OJK Leaders
By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026
New rules on free float and transparency are being fast-tracked as a selection panel is formed to fill vacant OJK leadership roles.

Securities / Derivatives
OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026
The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.

Securities / Derivatives
Indonesia Exchange Tightens IPO Rules, Hikes Free Float Requirement
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026
New regulations introduce tiered free-float thresholds and stricter governance standards following recent market volatility and leadership changes at IDX.
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