Bank Indonesia (BI)
Bank Indonesia becomes full member of Nexus
Cross-border network seeking system architect to lead global instant payments interoperability
Indonesia holds rates, with analysts expecting December cut
Central bank says decision will maintain stability of rupiah and strengthen policy transmission
Asia-Pacific central banks list geopolitics, AI among key challenges
EMEAP, representing monetary authorities from across region, commits to strengthening co-operation
Central banks buying more gold after July lull – WGC
Kazakhstan was largest buyer in August; Bank Indonesia reportedly sells 11 tonnes
Bill seeking greater oversight over BI is diluted – report
Lawmakers would not be able to remove central bank leaders but would have more supervisory powers
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