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Names surface for possible BI governor candidates
Regulations 1 month ago

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Names surface for possible BI governor candidates

Less than a week after Perry Warjiyo resigned as the head of Bank Indonesia (BI), names of potential candidates for his replacement have begun to surface.
A technocrat for BI governor
Editorial 1 month ago

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A technocrat for BI governor

Prabowo needs to restore BI’s leadership to a technocrat who can reassure markets and investors that the central bank’s independence remains intact.
Purbaya clarifies Danantara’s role as 'invitee' in KSSK meetings
Regulations 1 month ago

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Purbaya clarifies Danantara’s role as 'invitee' in KSSK meetings

The state asset fund will simply join next Monday's KSSK meeting as an "invitee" without voting rights, the finance minister has explained, citing the P2SK Law as permitting its participation, but at least two top economists are skeptical that its very presence and inputs might color the committee's decisions.
Perry Warjiyo's exit puts central bank’s independence to the test
Economy 1 month ago

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Perry Warjiyo's exit puts central bank’s independence to the test

Economists noted that Perry's successor must be a respected technocrat with deep monetary-policy experience and sufficient independence from political interests.
BI holds rate but banks on other way to help rupiah
Regulations 1 month ago

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BI holds rate but banks on other way to help rupiah

Bank Indonesia (BI) has kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged in its latest monetary policy meeting as it resorts to an alternative strategy to buttress the rupiah by incentivizing capital inflows.
Lawmakers, Purbaya butt heads over Rp 370t excess cash management
Regulations 1 month ago

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Lawmakers, Purbaya butt heads over Rp 370t excess cash management

Experts noted that the risk of banks getting too reliant on the funds “is real” and a dependency cycle might materialize as banks grow accustomed to the idea that the funds are a “permanent source of liquidity”.
No tax for 50 years: Govt mulls over incentives for financial center
Regulations 1 month ago

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No tax for 50 years: Govt mulls over incentives for financial center

Very generous tax rules are among the incentives the government is considering to lure global investors to take part in developing the country's inaugural financial hub.
Govt banks on Rp 500t inflows to international financial center
Regulations 2 months ago

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Govt banks on Rp 500t inflows to international financial center

The planned Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII) will attract massive foreign capital inflows, the government has claimed, but economists view that as a long-term aspiration rather than a realistic near-term goal, pointing to the challenges of taking on global hubs with long-term track records.
Consumer confidence, retail sales dip further after rate hikes
Economy 2 months ago

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Consumer confidence, retail sales dip further after rate hikes

Central bank indexes measuring consumer confidence and retail sales both dipped in June, pointing to ongoing weakness in household spending as a key pillar of Indonesia’s economy.
Forex reserves up $700m in June after rate hikes
Economy 2 months ago

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Forex reserves up $700m in June after rate hikes

June marked the first increase recorded this year after five constant monthly declines since December 2025 when the reserves were at US$156.5 billion.

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