Indonesia
Bank Indonesia stepped up stability efforts in 2011
Annual report shows central bank went to greater lengths to ensure exchange rate stability and promote resilience in the banking sector
World Bank weighs impact of QE on capital flows
East Asia and Pacific economic update notes large capital inflows into some countries following easing by Fed, ECB and BoJ; Thailand and Indonesia experience most significant flows
Banks move to meet Bank Indonesia call for ‘external loss database’
Indonesian banks form association to explore the sharing of loss data and help develop risk management practices in response to call by Bank Indonesia
Asian central banks have ‘positive’ record with dual mandates, says former BoT deputy
Bandid Nijathaworn says combined monetary and macro-prudential policy mandates have worked well in Asia; Asean+3 credit guarantee set to boost region’s corporate bond market
Bank Indonesia prepares payment systems for Eid
Indonesian central bank mounts campaign to get enough cash into the system prior to Eid celebrations; confident payment demands will be met
Indonesia enters China interbank bond market
Bank Indonesia and People's Bank of China reach agreement allowing Indonesian central bank access to China's interbank bond market; part of Chinese strategy towards internationalisation of the yuan
Asian central bank reserves surpass optimal levels, says IMF’s Zavadjil
Reserves held by Asian central banks are rising past optimal levels even if cover for longer-term foreign fund and FDI ouflows are added to import and short-term debt coverage metrics, says IMF expert
Indonesia finance minister asks for more help for emerging economies
Indonesia finance minister calls for Asian Development Bank to do more to meet the financing requirements of emerging market economies
Indonesia’s Nasution discusses global and domestic pressures
Governor of Bank Indonesia explains impact of global downturn and laments slow progress in resolving ongoing issues with Indonesian financial system
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation agrees to strengthen collaboration efforts
Central bank and monetary authority representatives gather in Kuala Lumpur to discuss place of Islamic finance in changing global financial system; reaffirm commitment to strengthening collaboration
Eurozone fears spread worldwide
Indonesia drops rate in surprise move, Lithuania and Mexico slash growth forecasts as the UK prepares for “Armageddon”
Indonesia announces deputy governor candidates
Four candidates named for two deputy governor posts; parliament passes bill creating new financial services authority
IMF study assesses Asean 5 bond market performance
Fund paper says Asean 5 bond markets compare well with other emerging markets
Indonesia issues tough sanctions for Citibank
Bank Indonesia bans Citi from opening branches for a year
CEPR: inflation targeting a success in Asia
Centre for Economic Policy Research study says introduction of inflation targeting framework in Asian countries reduced inflation persistence
IMF: policy prescriptions for Asean 5 economies
Fund study lays out strategy for fiscal retrenchment in Asean 5 economies
Indonesia moots new rule to boost bank lending
Bank Indonesia to propose range of loan-to-deposit ratios to encourage lending; banks prefer to park deposits in money market due to perceived default risk
Bank Indonesia plans rupiah redenomination: reports
Bank Indonesia acting governor Darmin Nasution says redenomination of the currency should be inflation neutral
Indonesia's Nasution set to be made full governor
Bank Indonesia acting governor Darmin Nasution is likely to take on leadership officially after scoring sole nomination of the country's president; lawmakers view Nasution as a safe pair of hands
Alamsyah claims deputy spot at Bank Indonesia
Former research director Halim Alamsyah wins close vote to replace Siti Fadjriah as deputy governor at Bank Indonesia
Indonesia’s finance minister named World Bank managing director
Mulyani Indrawati moves to World Bank Group months after alleged corruption accusations
Chiang Mai currency swap deal comes to life
Regional $120 billion currency swap arrangement between ASEAN members and east Asian powerhouses comes into force
We must return to global bond markets: Malaysia’s Zeti
Bank Negara Malaysia governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says the central bank has encouraged government to sell bills to foreign investors to keep name prominent
Ex-Bank Indonesia head accused over bailout
Inquiry into bailout of Century Bank raises questions into Bank Indonesia’s handling of regulation; allies of president round on former central bank governor and finance minister