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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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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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Macro News

OJK expects bank credit to grow by 6% this year

OJK forecasts bank credit to grow by only 6% (+/-1%), lower than the target of 7%. Wimboh Santoso, OJK chairman, highlighted that the current spike in Covid-19 cases has further reduced credit-appetite from corporate debtors. These corporations tend to be

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