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OJK: Indonesia’s Banking Loans Reach Rp9.135 Trillion in July 2026

JAKARTA, JakartaWeekly.com–The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded several developments in Indonesia’s digital financial services sector as of July 2026. Banking loans reached Rp9.135 trillion, growing 13.58% year-on-year (yoy), supported by strong capitalization, with the banking industry’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) standing at 23.84%. Meanwhile, outstanding online lending reached Rp105.63 trillion, a sevenfold increase from 2020. […]

3 days ago

Pension Fund Participants Reached 30.67 Million, Assets Stood at Rp1,699.99 Trillion

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that as of July 2026, the number of pension fund participants had reached around 30.67 million, while total pension fund assets stood at Rp1,699.99 trillion, growing 6.70% year-on-year (yoy) Indonesia’s pension fund industry continues to show growth. OJK also recorded that the ratio of pension fund […]

5 days ago

OJK Says Super El Nino Could Increase Bank NPLs

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com–The Indonesia Financial Services Authority, OJK, said that climate risks such as Super El Nino could increase the risk of non-performing loans (NPLs). Head of OJK’s Banking Supervision Executive Dian Ediana Rae explained that the El Nino phenomenon needs to be considered as one of the risks that warrants attention, particularly because it could […]

2 weeks ago

Purbaya’s Replacement Raises Fiscal Uncertainty, May Pressure IHSG and Rupiah

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The sudden replacement of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudi Sadewa could increase fiscal uncertainty and put pressure on Indonesia’s financial markets, an analyst said. Economic, currency, and commodities analyst Ibrahim Assuaibi said the immediate impact could be felt in the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) and the rupiah exchange rate, particularly as foreign investors assess the […]

3 weeks ago

Online Loans and Pay Later Financing Reach Rp119.25 Trillion in July 2026

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — The Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded that buy now, pay later (BNPL) financing provided by financing companies reached Rp13.62 trillion as of July 2026, representing annual growth of 54.65%.  The non-performing financing (NPF) ratio for BNPL declined to 3.03% as of July 2026, compared with NPF in June at 3.09%.  Meanwhile, outstanding […]

3 weeks ago

Bank of America: Indonesia’s Rising Investment Appeal

Indonesia’s US$1.4 trillion economy, expanding investment and young population are supporting its position as a key investment market in ASEAN, while the government is pursuing policies aimed at strengthening growth, private-sector investment and economic productivity.

3 weeks ago

KEEN’s Entry into IGREEN Opens Door to Green Financing for Renewable Energy Projects

JAKARTAWEEKLY.COM – Shares of PT Kencana Energi Lestari Tbk (KEEN) have gained momentum in recent trading sessions. Over the past week, KEEN shares rose 3.24% to Rp955 per share. The recent rally has been supported by the planned Pakkat 2 hydropower project and the company’s inclusion in the Indonesia Stock Exchange’s (IDX) IGREEN index. MNC […]

3 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Bank Lending Grows 13.58%, Gross NPL Stands at 2.10% in July

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recorded a 13.58% year-on-year (yoy) increase in bank lending in July 2026, bringing total outstanding loans to Rp9,135 trillion. By loan usage, investment loans recorded the highest growth at 25.13% yoy, followed by working capital loans at 11.04% yoy, while consumer loans grew 5.38% yoy. By debtor category, corporate […]

4 weeks ago

JCI Gains 4.64% in August Despite Lower Foreign Inflows

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—Foreign net capital inflows into Indonesia’s stock market throughout August 2026 stood at Rp1.19 trillion, down from the Rp1.62 trillion net buy recorded in July 2026. Despite the decline in foreign net inflows, the Indonesia Stock Exchange Composite Index (IHSG) or Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) gained 4.64% month-on-month (mtm) in August, closing at 6,525.48. […]

4 weeks ago
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