Indonesia

    AML / KYC

    Indonesia Tightens Bank Cyber Rules After BI-FAST Fraud

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/12/2025

    Indonesia's financial regulators are inspecting banks and demanding stronger controls after organised criminals exploited internal weaknesses to steal an estimated IDR 200 billion.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia Finalises Regulatory Framework for BNPL Sector

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    The new regulation restricts providers to banks and financing firms, and gives OJK authority to set limits on economic benefits.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indonesia OJK and KSEI Integrate Investment Product Licensing System

    By Editors | 26/12/2025

    Regulators launched a unified digital system to streamline product registration, enhance data quality, and strengthen risk-based supervision.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

    AML / KYC

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    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.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indonesia FIU Flags Stablecoin Risk, Cites Shift from Bitcoin for Illicit Use

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    The FIU hosted international experts to discuss regulatory gaps and prepare for its upcoming FATF mutual evaluation review.

    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.

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