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OJK reports record NPL since January 2019

OJK noted that the total disbursement of loans restructured by banks in July 2021, showed a drop to US$ 54.6 billion (IDR 778.9 trillion). However, they highlighted the risk of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector. The July NPL

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Macro News

Commercial banks remain sluggish in credit disbursement

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that the realization of bank credit in July slowed down, despite its 0.5% year-on-year growth. OJK chairman, Wimboh Santoso, mentioned that the private commercial banks’ lending is contracting at 2.62% year-on-year, and 4.5% year-to-date.

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Macro News

Jokowi Increases KUR Budget to IDR 285 Trillion

The government has increased the budget for the People’s Business Credit (KUR) program this year from US$17.5 billion (IDR 253 trillion) to US$20 billion (IDR 285 trillion). Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, mentioned that the decision was part

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Macro News

Economy shows signs of improvement in August

The emergency level 4 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM), or lockdowns, in most areas of Java and Bali, have slowed down domestic consumption in July. Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani, shared that in August, this was reversed, following the ease of the

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Climate And Green News

Banks are now required to implement climate-risk management strategies

OJK requires the banking industry to implement a climate-resistance risk management strategy. This regulation requirement is part of OJK’s commitment to a sustainable economy, and to encourage capital flow to sustainable public investment, private investment, infrastructure development, human resource development.

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