Indonesia

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

Indonesia FIU Flags AML Weaknesses 'Performance Effectiveness Index'

By Editors | 17/12/2025

The pilot index reveals gaps in operational performance and inter-agency synergy, framing preparations for the 2029 FATF evaluation.

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bank Indonesia Steps Up Oversight After Alleged BI-FAST Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

Bank Indonesia is working with OJK to ensure recovery measures and security enhancements in affected institutions, while urging public to continue using BI-FAST.