Indonesia

BTPN Bank moves forward with digital transformation programme

It has tapped on Diasoft’s FLEXTRA Suite solution.

BTPN Bank moves forward with digital transformation programme

It has tapped on Diasoft’s FLEXTRA Suite solution.

How are Indonesian banks faring after the bad loan surge of 2016?

Nonperforming loans have spiked after the 2014-2016 commodities downturn.

Indonesia steps up efforts to centralise payment system

Bank Indonesia is campaigning for the shift to the National Payment Gateway card.

Bank Central Asia profit up 8% to $791.09m in H1

Earnings were boosted by higher interest income and lower interest expense.

Bank Mandiri's profit up 28.7% to $843.1m in H1 2018

Strong loan growth and higher fee-based income buoyed earnings.

7 in 10 Indonesian banks threatened by ride-hailing firm Go-Jek

The app’s wide payment capabilities poses a risk to conventional banks.

How will looser mortgage rules weigh down on Indonesian banks?

The central bank earlier scrapped the 15% required downpayment for first-time home buyers.

Indonesia's loan growth will receive little boost from lower LTV regulation

Analysts believe banks should be willing to extend loan terms to support this development.

Indonesian banks poised for steady loan growth despite higher lending rates

Lending will be led by big banks who can lure clients from smaller players.

Alternative payment providers position for growth in Indonesia

When it comes to growth opportunities for digital payments, Indonesia is in a league of its own. The prospect of tens of millions of new digital payment customers is too much for digital companies and investors to ignore. The likes of SoftBank, Alibaba’s Ant Financial, and Chinese ride hailing giant Didi-Chuxing are injecting billions of dollars into companies with a chance of gaining a foothold in the market.

BRI rejects rumours of Sharia bank stake purchase

The purchase may need more foresight as the bank in question has high bad loan levels.

Can Indonesian banks survive the severe local currency depreciation?

The Indonesian rupiah has plunged to a three-year low which might level strain on the banking system.

Indonesia eyes tighter fintech regulations to curb loan shark activity

Fintech firms will be compelled to be registered with authorities.

Bank Negara Indonesia profits up 13.3% to $258.48m in Q1

Interest income, fee income, and loan recovery buoyed quarterly learnings.

PT Bank Mandiri teams up with Lombard Odier to boost offshore business

The bank’s subsidiary will offer a more diversified portfolio to lure asset repatriation.