#Capital Market
Indonesia eyes incentives to repatriate Forex, tightens oversight on transfer pricing
The Indonesian government is preparing a package of incentives to lure home foreign exchange (forex) owned by Indonesian individuals and corporations abroad, aiming to bolster the economy and stabilize the rupiah.
Indonesian cigarette industry turns to exports amid domestic market challenges
The Indonesian white cigarette industry has increasingly focused on exports to sustain factory operations, following a decline in domestic demand due to weakened purchasing power and excise hikes between 2020 and 2024.
Government targets US$16.5 billion in trade deals at TEI 2025
The Ministry of Trade is targeting a 10 percent increase in transaction value at the 2025 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), aiming to secure US$16.5 billion (Rp277.7 trillion).
BRICS investment opportunities rise ahead of 2026 common currency launch
Investment opportunities linked to the BRICS currency are gaining traction as the economic bloc prepares for a breakthrough moment in 2026, when the official launch of a shared BRICS currency is anticipated to take place.
BTN disseminates mechanism for disbursement of Rp25T in government funds
PT Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) has provided mechanism guidelines for accessing Rp25 trillion (US$1.5 billion) in government funds, which will be disbursed through a reimbursement system.
Global investors boost confidence in BRI after government’s Rp55 T fund placement
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has regained strong momentum in the eyes of global investors, following a fresh buy recommendation upgrade in the wake of the Indonesian government’s recent placement of Rp55 trillion (US$3.3 billion) in the bank.
Economist warns on Rp200 T bank placement, Purbaya defends policy
Paramadina University Rector Didik J. Rachbini has warned that the government’s decision to place Rp200 trillion (US$12 billion) of state funds in commercial banks could potentially violate constitutional and statutory provisions.
Purbaya defends Rp200 trillion fund placement in banks amid liquidity concerns
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has dispelled doubts raised by various parties regarding the government’s decision to place Rp200 trillion (US$12.2 billion) of State funds in commercial banks in an effort to accelerate economic growth.
Top banks welcome government’s Rp200 T fund placement for liquidity, credit growth
Three of Indonesia’s largest state-owned banks − PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), and PT Bank Mandiri − have expressed support for the government’s decision to place Rp200 trillion (US$12.1 billion) in five national banks as the policy is expected to bolster banking liquidity and encourage greater lending to real sector.
Indonesia to launch cross-border QRIS payments in China after Japan rollout
Indonesia is preparing to expand the use of its Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) payment system to China, following its recent launch in Japan after the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) strengthen the use of Local Currency Transactions (LCT) in bilateral trade and investment.
Market tumbles after Sri Mulyani ousted in a cabinet reshuffle
The Indonesian financial markets took a sharp dive on Monday, September 8, 2025, following President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to remove Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her long-held position as Finance Minister, triggering widespread investor concern over the country’s fiscal trajectory.
Government-BI agree on burden-sharing to fund housing, village cooperatives
The government and the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) have agreed on a new burden-sharing mechanism to support priority programs under President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita agenda, in particular the Public Housing Program and the Red-and-White Village Cooperatives initiative.