The World Bank estimates that the Indonesian economy will grow by 5.2% this year, from 2021’s estimated economic growth at 3.7%. This is due to strong domestic demand and rising commodity prices. Meanwhile, the neighbouring countries’ economic growth forecasts are
[JANUARY 17, 2022] PERBARINDO, BPR Association, held an in-person workshop last month, to discuss challenges and different pathways for rural banks to conduct digital lending. The event was hosted by Nikel, a leading embedded lending technology company, that works with
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has calculated the investment needed to accelerate the net zero emission (NZE) target or zero carbon emissions by 2050, especially for the electricity, transportation and industrial infrastructure sectors after 2030. IESR Executive Director,
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has extended the Covid-19 stimulus policy in the Non-Bank Financial Industry (IKNB) sector, which was originally set to expire on April 17, 2022, to April 17, 2023. This policy extension includes restructuring activities by multi
Digital banks, Bank Jago and Bank Neo Commerce, plan to launch loan products directly through their platform. Executive Director of the Indonesian Fintech Association (AFPI), Kuseryansah said, fintech peer-to-peer lenders do not consider digital banks as competitors, but as collaborators.
Bukalapak , CT Corp, Salim Group, Grab, Carro, and Growtheum Capital Partners have collectively invested into the capital pool of PT Allo Bank Indonesia, raising its capital base to more than US$420 million (IDR 6 trillion). This gives Allo Bank
There has been an increase in partnerships between peer-to-peers (P2P) and rural banks (BPRs), in line with OJK’s recent guidelines for cooperation between the two market actors to lend to MSMEs. Amartha, P2P, has recently partnered with BPR Hariarta Sedana
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signs an agreement with Impact Credit Solutions Pte Ltd (ICS) as a response not only to Covid-19 pandemic, but also to benefit the Indonesian Health Sector at large. This newly born Impact Investment fund will
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