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Regulations 1 month ago
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OJK looks to PFII for local banks to expand their services
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has proposed implementing universal banking in the planned Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) to streamline business licensing and boost the country’s investment appeal.
Tech 1 month ago
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Banks saw online gambling transactions surge 260% in 2025: OJK
The banking industry has seen a whopping 260 percent increase in suspected online gambling transactions from 2024 to 2025, according to the OJK, which is working to enhance interinstitutional system integration, enforcement coordination and technological capacity to crack down on the evolving criminal sector.
Economy 2 months ago
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No end in sight for MSME lending woes
Bank lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) remains sluggish despite multiple policy efforts to invigorate the segment. Analysts blame weak consumer spending power and the risky credit profile of many small businesses.
Regulations 2 months ago
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Purbaya denies banks' call to extend liquidity injection
The finance minister has rejected state-owned banks' call to extend the liquidity injection scheme, citing a need for flexibility while noting that the central bank would step in if necessary to maintain a stable money supply.
Economy 2 months ago
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Banks expected to see lower profits amid weakening rupiah, rate hikes
Due to elevated funding costs, sustained NIM pressure and higher provisions, Samuel Sekuritas has lowered its 2026 earnings growth forecast for banks from 4.6 percent in its previous report to 1.8 percent.
Economy 3 months ago
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Loan growth rises despite persistently weak MSME lending: OJK
The OJK expressed optimism on Friday that "strong banking capital resilience" would help serve as a buffer against the impacts of a weakening rupiah, after unveiling the industry's loan growth figures in April.
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