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Economy 2 years ago

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Banks seek new funding sources amid savings crunch

An economist has suggested lenders issue bonds before interest rates are cut to maximize absorption, but these bonds should have shorter tenors to alleviate the expense of coupons in the next refinancing cycle.

Academia 3 years ago

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Poorly designed policy for financial inclusion of low-income communities

The most pressing issue with the financial inclusion program in Indonesia lies in the following areas: first, the readiness of beneficiaries in managing bank accounts; and second, policy mistranslation from national and local to rural levels.

Economy 4 years ago

Strong dollar: 10 reasons why it matters to you

The greenback is now at a 20-year high against other world currencies, thanks in part to expectations that the Federal Reserve will increase its interest rates faster than most.

Editorial 4 years ago

Protecting workers’ savings

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan reported that claims on retirement savings increased from 2.2 million in 2019 to 2.5 million in 2020 as a result of the sharp rise in layoffs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economy 4 years ago

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Majority of affluent Indonesians plan to retire early

A recent survey shows that 58 percent of affluent Indonesians plan to retire early, and four in five have started saving or investing to make it happen. This contrasts with the reality faced by the average Indonesian.

Opinion 4 years ago

How to guide ASEAN’s digital generation in a post-pandemic world

Some 60 percent of people reported a decline in income and savings, with over 40 percent saying it was a significant deterioration.

Opinion 5 years ago

Who should supervise savings and loans cooperatives in Indonesia?

A unique system that combines two supervisory regimes could be the breakthrough solution to cracking down on pseudo cooperatives in the financial services sector.

Business 5 years ago

Low-income US households are spending savings quicker than high earners: Study

By the end of October, the median low-income family spent 64 percent of the extra cash they accumulated this year compared with last year.

Opinion 6 years ago

How to move on from economic contraction

In the pursuit of an economic rebound, restoring confidence is essential. Economic contraction always disrupts welfare.

Business 6 years ago

Government suspends licensing for new savings, loan cooperatives amid liquidity bind

The decision was made after customers of savings and loan cooperative KSP Indosurya Cipta sought help from lawmakers to address the organization’s failure to return a total of Rp 10 trillion (US$707.51 million) to 8,000 customers.

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