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Regulatory Framework in Indonesia
Main Regulatory Authorities
In Indonesia, several regulatory authorities play a crucial role in overseeing the financial sector. Below are the main regulatory bodies responsible for maintaining stability and promoting economic growth.
Central Bank
Overview of Bank Indonesia (BI)
- Established on July 1, 1953, as Indonesia’s central bank.
- Responsible for monetary policy, currency management, and banking regulation.
Objectives of BI
- Attain and maintain Rupiah stability.
- Control inflation.
- Promote economic growth.
Financial Services Regulator
Overview of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK)
- Established in 2011 to oversee the financial services sector.
- Includes banks, capital markets, insurance, microfinance, and pension funds.
Objectives of OJK
- Supervise and regulate financial institutions.
- Protect consumers.
- Prevent money laundering.
- Promote financial stability.
Other Regulatory Bodies
Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX)
- Regulates securities trading and listing on the exchange.
Indonesian Clearing and Guarantee Corporation (KPEI)
- Regulates clearing and guarantee services for securities transactions.
Indonesian Clearing and Guarantee Institution (LPS)
- Regulates settlement of securities transactions.
Key Laws and Regulations
- BI Law: Establishes the central bank’s authority and objectives.
- OJK Law: Establishes the financial regulator’s authority and objectives.
- Banking Law: Regulates banking activities, including licensing requirements and capitalization structure.
- Capital Market Law: Regulates securities trading and listing on the exchange.
Scope of Regulation
Below are some of the key areas under regulation by these authorities:
- Financial services institutions, including:
- Banks
- Capital markets
- Insurance
- Microfinance
- Pension funds
- Securities trading and listing on the exchange.
- Clearing and guarantee services for securities transactions.
- Settlement of securities transactions.