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PE Firm Creador Acquires Controlling Stake in Indonesian Marketplace MG Group

Malaysia-based private equity firm Creador has acquired a controlling stake in Indonesia-based B2B hospitality marketplace MG Group from Indonesia Northstar and other shareholders, marking its entry into the global travel industry. The acquisition highlights Creadorā€™s focus on Southeast Asiaā€™s rapidly recovering travel sector, driven by… Read More

Lamudi Acquires Indonesian Fintech Ideal to Enhance Mortgage Services

Indonesia-based real estate marketplace Lamudi, a subsidiary of Australiaā€™s Digital Classifieds Group, announced the acquisition of Ideal, a Fintech aggregator specializing in mortgage products in Indonesia. This strategic move aims to integrate mortgage facilitation into Lamudiā€™s platform, offering a more comprehensive solution for property buyers… Read More

Indonesia Revokes License of P2P Lending Platform Investree

Indonesiaā€™s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially revoked the business license of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform PT Investree Radhika Jaya (Investree), citing the companyā€™s failure to comply with minimum equity requirements and other regulatory standards. The decision marks a significant crackdown by OJK on financial… Read More

Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Fintech Nium Partners with Bank Rakyat Indonesia to Enable Money Transfers

Nium, the global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, is pleased to announce a partnership with Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) in order to offer Indonesian customers with real-time international money transfer capabilities. This collaboration aims to streamline the various cross-border offerings for BRIā€™s individual and corporate… Read More

Indonesian Crowdfunding Platform Kitabisa Enters Insurance Market

Indonesian donation and crowdfunding platform Kitabisa has officially entered the countryā€™s insurance sector by launching Kitabisa Insurance, a sharia-compliant subsidiary, marking a significant step in addressing Indonesiaā€™s notably low insurance penetration rate, according to DealStreetAsia. The announcement follows the subsidiaryā€™s introduction of its first product,… Read More

Real World Assets Report: US, Indonesia, Turkey are Leading with Most RWAs Crypto Interest

The US, Indonesia and Turkey are leading the crypto and blockchain markets with 33% of RWA crypto interest, according to a report from CoinGecko. CoinGecko notes in its report that the country most interested in crypto Real World Assets (RWA) is “the US, which accounts… Read More

Stablecoin Issuer Tether and Reku to Help Indonesians with Better Understanding Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology

Tether Operations Limited, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the digital asset industry, and Reku, a crypto exchange platform, are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration to broaden Indonesiansā€™ understanding of crypto assets and blockchain technology. This initiative will be executed… Read More

Central Banks of UAE, Indonesia Partner for Cross-Border Payment Systems

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in payment systems. This agreement was formalized during a visit to the UAE by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. The MoU, signed by Khaled… Read More

Indonesia Intensifies Crackdown on Online Gambling with New Task Force

Indonesia’s government is stepping up its efforts to curb online gambling through a newly formed task force announced by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Hadi Tjahjanto. The task force aims to sever access to international online gambling platforms and closely monitor associated… Read More

Insurtech bolttech Announces Partnership with HAVA.id, a B2B Procurement Firm in Indonesia

International insurtech bolttech has announced its partnership with HAVA.id, a B2B procurement company in Indonesia. HAVA.id will offer comprehensive device protection solutions “to its business customers as part of its procurement consultancy services to ensure their valuable inventory of technology devices is safeguarded.” As part… Read More

Helicap, Danamon Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost FinTech, Alternative Lending in Indonesia

Fintech player Helicap Pte Ltd has partnered with PT Bank Danamon Indonesia Tbk (Danamon) to establish the duo as a pivotal source of non-dilutive growth capital for fintech companies, alternative lending firms, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across various sectors, including supply chain,… Read More

Indonesia: Fintech Startup Komunal Secures $5.5m in Extended Series A Funding

Komunal, a Jakarta-based FintechĀ startup, has successfully raised $5.5 million in its extended Series A funding. The round was backed by a range of investors, including the prominent Sumitomo Corporation, and received support from existing backers like AlphaTrio Sustainable Technology Fund, Skystar Capital, Sovereignā€™s Capital, Ozora,… Read More

Citi Finalizes Sale of Indonesia Consumer Banking to UOB

Citi (NYSE: C) announced it has successfully completed the sale and full migration of its Indonesia consumer businesses to UOB Indonesia (UOBI). The sale includes retail banking, credit card, and unsecured lending businesses, “as well as the transfer of employees.” Citi and UOB first announced… Read More

Indonesia: Central Bank Issues Ethical Guidelines on AI for Fintech

Indonesia’s central bank, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), has partnered with the country’s fintech associations to issue what it describes as ethical guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) use in the context of the fintech industry. The guidelines were formulated in collaboration with four leading fintech… Read More

Indonesia: Residential Property Price Survey Reveals Prices in Primary Market are Rising Annually

The latest Residential Property Price Survey conducted by Bank Indonesia in the third quarter of 2023 indicates “that residential property prices in the primary market are still rising annually, with growth of the Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) accelerating to 1.96% (yoy) from 1.92% (yoy)… Read More

Indonesian Fintech Lending Platform Investree Secures $231m Funding

Indonesian fintech lending platform Investree has announced raising about $231 million in its Series D funding round anchored by Qatarā€™s JTA International Holdings with participation from SBI Holding. Following the investment, JTA International Holding and Investree have completed the setup of a joint venture company… Read More

ADB Approves $500m Loan for Indonesia’s Development Agenda, Reforms

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to bolster Indonesiaā€™s progressive endeavors in streamlining investment climates, fortifying trade, and advancing enterprises. The approval is an extension of the Competitiveness, Industrial Modernization, and Trade Acceleration Program (CITA), following the success of its… Read More

Indonesian President Widodo Says Social Commerce Harms MSMEs, Conventional Markets

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, raised concerns regarding the influence of social commerce platforms like TikTok Shop on the operations and sales of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traditional market merchants. He opined that platforms like TikTok should stick to… Read More

Indonesia Pushes for Expansion of ASEAN’s Local Currency Transaction Network

Under its chairmanship of ASEAN this year, Indonesia is placing a strong emphasis on the expansion and enhancement of the region’s local currency transaction (LCT) network. The move is aimed at fortifying trade and investment, streamlining cross-border payments, and advancing financial asset substitutability. Iss Savitri… Read More

Indonesia: Bank BTPN Undergoes Digital Transformation via Employee-First HR Tech, Partners with Darwinbox

PT Bank BTPN Tbk, one of Indonesia’s leading banks, has transformed its Human Capital Management (HCM) processes by partnering with Darwinbox, the global HR technology provider. With this strategic move, the bank reaffirms its commitment “to providing valuable opportunities to make a significant impact on… Read More

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