Indonesia
Confidence in dollar undiminished since April, says BIS’s Shin
Institution’s head of monetary and economic policy says no hard evidence of shift from US currency
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 will connect at least three Asian countries by 2027 – CEO
Company expects to announce winning bidder for contract to build payments platform by year’s end
Bank Indonesia makes second surprise rate cut
Consecutive cuts come despite strong second-quarter growth
Climate risks still on the fringe of monetary policy in Asia
Notwithstanding efforts by the PBoC and BoJ, there is still a need to observe persistent and measurable impacts on inflation and output before climate change truly influences interest rate policy, argues Sayuri Shirai
Indonesia eases policy rate after Trump announces 19% tariff
Central bank says 25bp cut was needed to support economy amid weak global outlook
Brics leaders push for multilateral payments solutions
Central bank governors and finance ministers also call for reform of Bretton Woods institutions
Indonesia holds rates
Central bank says it considered inflation and uncertain global outlook when making decision
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
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
Bank Indonesia’s YouTube channel hacked
Hackers streamed bitcoin-related content before page was restored
Bank Indonesia delivers surprise rates cut
Central bank shifts focus from backing rupiah to supporting growth with 25bp easing
Bank Indonesia holds rates after HQ raided over graft probe
Benchmark rate stays at 6% two days after offices searched over alleged misuse of CSR funds
Bank Indonesia completes wholesale CBDC proof of concept
Experiments show two DLT-based platforms are capable of serving as a ledger