Bank Indonesia
Bank Indonesia is the central bank of the Republic of Indonesia. It replaced in 1953 the Bank of Java, which had been created in 1828 to serve the financial needs of the Dutch East Indies.
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Indonesia’s liquidity release may boost bonds instead of loans
Indonesia’s liquidity release may boost bonds instead of loans
Banks are increasingly allocating funds towards short-term government bonds and securities.
Bank Indonesia governor's early exit raises policy credibility fears: analyst
There are rising investor concerns over possible political interference in the central bank’s decision-making.
Hong Kong, China and Indonesia ink MOU to boost rupiah-renminbi transactions
They will establish a cooperation framework.
Indonesia and South Korea link QR payments to bypass foreign exchange
Indonesia received 5.89 million inbound QR transactions in 2025.
Indonesia loan growth cooled in 2025 as 12% target looks tough: UOBKH
The central bank successfully addressed funding constraints, but borrowers remain cautious.
Japan, Indonesia renew pact to boost local currencies in bilateral transactions
Japan finance ministry, Indonesia bank expand transactions to all bilateral economic deals.
Indonesia’s cooperative credit scheme could pose risks as it scales
Cooperatives carry high credit risk due to weak governance, said UOB Kay Hian.
Indonesians can now pay with national standard QR in Japan
They can use QRIS to pay in Japanese merchants scanning the JPQR.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand name new banks for local currency transaction framework
The banks will facilitate cross-border settlement of trade and investment.
Indonesia banks apply tighter lending standards in Q2 2025
Respondents are optimistic regarding credit growth until end-2025.
China and Indonesia expand scope of bilateral transaction cooperation
They will establish a framework to promote bilateral transactions in local currencies.
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia harmonise local currency transaction framework
Portfolio investments are now part of the eligible cross-border transactions.
China, Indonesia renew bilateral swap agreement
The agreement is valid for 5 years.
Bank Tabungan Negara’s asset quality ‘stable’ amidst loan clean-up efforts
Costs are expected to rise and liquidity to fall over the next year.
Malaysia, Indonesia renew bilateral swap agreement.
The agreement has been extended for another 5 years.
Indonesia’s new loans rise in Q2
New loan disbursements are expected to further grow in Q3.
Indonesia and South Korea to enhance cross-border payments
The central banks expect that it will promote digital economy and benefit the tourism sector.
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