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View all search resultsThe governor of Bank Indonesia says businesses were in a “wait-and-see” mode as a trade war has increasingly muted global demand and trade, causing economic slowdowns in large countries like the United States, China, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and India. Geopolitical risks stemming from Brexit uncertainties have also weighed down growth prospects, he added.
Right now, there are 113 fintech lending companies registered with the OJK, seven of which have obtained licenses. This does not include hundreds of illegal players. Given the iron law in business: When many players enter, many will go out, who will stay in business?
Private lender Citibank Indonesia reported a net profit of Rp 1.64 trillion (US$115.28 million) in the first half, up 97 percent from Rp 835.34 billion in the first six months of last year, thanks to higher interest income and better loan quality, although loan growth remained stagnant.
The rapid development of financial technology (fintech) is vital to propel future economic growth, but it requires a prudent regulatory approach to avoid a boom and bust, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Indonesia.
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