Bank Indonesia (BI)
Bank Indonesia cuts rate to record low
Central bank cuts rate for fourth time in 2020 as inflation hits lowest point in 20 years
Bank Indonesia to buy $28 billion of government debt
Central bank increases direct financing of government, raising fears over currency and independence
Better communication boosted monetary policy effectiveness in Indonesia
More concise press releases and issuing maturities beyond one month would further improve it, says IMF study
Bank Indonesia cuts rate for the third time this year
Governor hints that further cuts may come while analysts warn economy may shrink further
Bank Indonesia criticised after direct purchase of government debt
World Bank economist warns primary market purchases could undermine confidence
Pressure builds on central banks to ‘monetise’ sovereign debt
Sarb is the latest institution facing calls to directly purchase Covid-19 related government debt
Indonesia gains ‘second line of defence’ from $60 billion Fed repo
Bank Indonesia secures repo with NY Fed to boost dollar liquidity and shore up rupiah
Amplifying the soundwaves: the evolution of social media communications
Central banks’ social media usage is on the rise, but their choice of platform is shifting more and more towards the visual
Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia cut rates; Singapore on watch
Asian central banks continue easing to boost virus-hit economies; Singapore slips into deflation for the first time in a decade
Asia-Pacific central banks act to cushion coronavirus shock
RBA and Bank Negara Malaysia cut rates; Bank Indonesia steps in to support markets
PBoC cuts rates in bid to buffer impact of virus
Indonesian central bank also lowers rates in bid to limit effects of coronavirus
Treasury systems initiative: Calypso Technology
The tech company secured important breakthroughs including with its Maps treasury operations system
Indonesia’s central bank pledges major infrastructure changes
Five-year plan aims to upgrade payments infrastructure and boost inclusion rates
Central banks turn to Instagram to reach younger generations
The audiovisual social media network is helping some central banks offer financial education and other campaigns for millennials and Gen Zs
Indonesia cuts rates for fourth time this year
Indonesia has cut a total of 100bp in the latest cycle; more cuts are possible but depend on Fed move and rupiah stability
BSP’s Diokno on forward guidance and cutting reserves
The Central Bank of the Philippines governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery and Alice Shen about fintech, efforts to wean Asia off the US dollar, and why he wants to cut policy and reserve requirement rates
Indonesia cuts rates for the third time in three months
Bank Indonesia has cut a total of 75bp this year after tightening 175bp in 2018
Indonesian central bank cuts rates again
Central bank says it will boost economic growth as president pushes fiscal expansion
Indonesian central bank makes first rate cut in two years
Bank Indonesia lowers seven-day repo rate as governor hints at further cuts
Rupiah stability in focus as Bank Indonesia eases requirements
Central bank likely to wait for the Fed’s rate decision before cutting main rate; Indonesia joins Malaysia, Philippines and India in switching to easier monetary policies
Why two degrees matters to central banks
Ulrich Volz explores why strong leadership is required from central banks and supervisors to ensure the financial sector will be in a position to weather climate risks.
Philippines joins local currency settlement network
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand created system in 2017 to ease reliance on US dollar
Indonesia keeps rates unchanged
Governor signals benchmark rate is “almost at its peak”
Indonesia holds rates on solid growth and stronger rupiah
Higher rates through 2018 have attracted capital and helped keep inflation on target