# fintech

OJK Plans Limits on Multiple Pay Later Accounts

Indonesia’s financial regulator plans tighter controls on pay later services to curb rising consumer debt risks.
Business May 11, 2026 | 7:38 am

‘No Dollar, No Problem’: Indonesia’s Biggest Banks Connect to Alipay and WeChat Pay

Indonesia launches cross-border QRIS with China, allowing seamless rupiah payments through Alipay and WeChat Pay networks.
Business May 7, 2026 | 1:29 pm

De-Dollarization Drive: Indonesia-China Cross-Border QRIS Payments to Launch Next Week

Indonesia and China will launch cross-border QRIS payments on April 30 as Jakarta pushes de-dollarization.
Business Apr 22, 2026 | 10:03 pm

Indonesia Collects $2.8 Billion in Digital Taxes Since 2020

Indonesia collects Rp 48 trillion in digital taxes since 2020, led by e-commerce, fintech, and crypto contributions.
Tech Mar 31, 2026 | 11:56 pm

New OJK Chair Friderica Pledges Stronger Oversight and Investor Protection

The House confirms Friderica as chair of the Financial Services Authority, pledging stronger oversight and consumer protection.
Business Mar 11, 2026 | 9:01 pm

Fintech Company Block Lays Off 40% of its Staff, Citing Gains from AI

"For years, we have debated whether AI would dent jobs at the margin. Now we have a public case study," an analyst said.
Tech Feb 28, 2026 | 7:24 am

Dana Syariah CEO Seeks Settlement After Thousands Lose Rp 1.4 Trillion

Dana Syariah CEO seeks restorative justice after Rp 1.4 trillion in lender funds went unpaid, pledging full repayment amid a police probe.
Business Feb 9, 2026 | 11:41 pm

Dana Syariah Indonesia's Accounts Frozen Amid Rp 1.4 Trillion Default

Authorities have kept the accounts of P2P lender Dana Syariah Indonesia frozen amid a Rp 1.4 trillion debt default case.
Business Jan 11, 2026 | 3:36 pm

Bank Indonesia Rebukes Cash Refusal After Elderly Woman Denied Bread Purchase

The central bank has warned merchants against refusing cash after a viral video showed an elderly woman denied service for not using QRIS.
Business Dec 22, 2025 | 11:36 am

Indonesia’s Financial Regulator Publishes List of 29 Licensed Crypto Traders

The financial regulator has released a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto traders, urging the public to transact only on approved platforms.
Business Dec 21, 2025 | 12:48 pm

Indonesia Rolls Out New Rules for Digital and Crypto Asset Trading

OJK issues a new regulation to govern digital assets and crypto trading in Indonesia, including derivatives and consumer protection rules.
Business Dec 4, 2025 | 10:34 pm

Bank Indonesia Targets 60 Million QRIS Users in 2026 as Cross-Border Payments Expand

Bank Indonesia aims for 60 million QRIS users in 2026, expanding cross-border QR payments for rising digital transactions.
Business Dec 1, 2025 | 2:41 pm

Queen Máxima Reviews Affordable Mortgage System in Indonesia

Queen Máxima visits Bekasi to study the low-income mortgage system and praises efforts to strengthen financial literacy and savings habits.
Lifestyle Nov 26, 2025 | 9:53 pm

Queen Máxima Lands in Indonesia for Talks on Financial Literacy, Consumer Protection

Queen Máxima arrives in Indonesia for a three-day visit as UN financial inclusion advocate, reviewing financial health and literacy.
News Nov 24, 2025 | 9:36 pm

Indonesia’s Digital Economy Among World’s Fastest Thanks to QRIS

QRIS and BI-FAST propel Indonesia’s digital economy, now among the fastest-growing globally, central bank chief says.
Tech Oct 30, 2025 | 11:15 pm

Indonesia, South Korea Begin QRIS Payment Trials, Eyes 2026 Launch

Indonesia begins testing cross-border QR payments with South Korea, targeting full rollout by 2026 to strengthen regional digital trade.
Business Oct 30, 2025 | 1:37 pm

Digital Sector Generates $615 Million in Taxes for Indonesia in 2025

Indonesia collected $615 million in digital economy taxes through September, led by e-commerce and fintech revenues.
Tech Oct 22, 2025 | 9:03 pm

BI, PBoC Begin Trial of Cross-Border QRIS Payments in Beijing

Bank Indonesia and China’s central bank launched a trial of cross-border QRIS payments in Beijing, with full rollout set for end-2025.
Business Sep 11, 2025 | 2:41 pm

Indonesia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payment System

The partnership builds on the direct yen-rupiah settlement framework, which allows bilateral transactions without using the US dollar.
Business Aug 25, 2025 | 2:27 pm