Bank Indonesia (BI)
Indonesia holds rates, with analysts expecting December cut
Central bank says decision will maintain stability of rupiah and strengthen policy transmission
BI makes third surprise cut as lawmakers mull its mandate
Bank says 25bp easing aimed at promoting growth, pledges further monetary-fiscal policy alignment
China and Indonesia expand cross-border settlement links
Central banks also announce QR-based pilot for payments in local currencies
Fiscal expansion raises concerns for BI’s independence
Central bank says it will align policy to reduce cost of government spending programmes
Nexus’s new CEO on the future of the cross-border payments platform
Nexus Global Payments CEO Andrew McCormack discusses the multi-lateral instant payments system’s technical build-out, governance and launch strategy
How FX pricing is adapting to Trumpian markets
Dealers are tying pricing engines to new signals in effort to cope with out-of-the-blue moves
Bank notes: July to September 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank Indonesia makes second surprise rate cut
Consecutive cuts come despite strong second-quarter growth
Indonesia eases policy rate after Trump announces 19% tariff
Central bank says 25bp cut was needed to support economy amid weak global outlook
Central banks must rethink how they speak
Communication is critical for effective policy and social media is not merely a channel of communication, it is a space for dialogue, a feedback loop and a reputational battleground, writes Biagio Bossone
Indonesia holds rates
Central bank says it considered inflation and uncertain global outlook when making decision
Central Banking Awards 2025 ceremony honours shining stars
Oscars of central banking recognise excellence in the community
Bank notes: April to June 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank Indonesia to inject $4.8bn into country’s economy
Cut to liquidity buffer amid slowing growth aims to give banks greater flexibility in managing funds
Indonesia to ‘aggressively’ shore up currency amid tariffs
Central bank will intervene in FX market once it re-opens following week-long holiday
Banknotes: January to March 2025
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank Indonesia ready to stabilise currency, official says
Central bank could intervene in FX market again after rupiah almost hit record low
Central Banking Awards 2025: the winners in full
Awards recognise extraordinary achievements in another challenging year for central banks
Indonesia holds rates after stock market rout
BI opts to defend exchange rate as country records deflation for first time in 25 years
Central Banking Awards 2025: first winners announced
Awards go to central bank of the year, reserve manager, risk manager and more
Bank Indonesia holds rates at 5.75%
Central bank faces dilemma of whether to prioritise bolstering growth or propping up currency