Tabita Diela
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Rise in religious conservatism draws talent away from Indonesian banking sector
Hiring for banks and fintech firms has been more challenging, recruiters say.
Bank Syariah Indonesia seeks to tap religious millennials to double assets
BSI was formed after a merger between the Islamic banking units of Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Mandiri and Bank Negara Indonesia.
Indonesia sovereign fund to set up $3.75b toll road investment platform
This will be the first investment platform under the SWF since its February launch.
Indonesian lender BRI Agro to transform into digital bank to tap $314b gig economy
BRI Agro plans to rename the bank to move away from its association with agriculture.
Indonesia backtracks on allowing alcoholic drinks investments for foreign cos
Indonesia was looking to relax restrictions in the sector to attract investors.
Indonesia lifts some foreign investment restrictions to boost COVID-hit economy
Tax breaks to be given on investments in coal gasification, smelting etc.
Indonesia’s biggest lender BRI to acquire two financing firms
BRI will launch a rights issue to enable the transfer of pawnshop chain Pegadaian and micro-lending firm PNM.
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund attracts $10b commitment
INA will be seeded by Indonesia's government with $5 billion in cash and other assets.
Indonesia sets new share ownership rules for payments systems
Non-bank payment services will now need to have at least 15% Indonesian owners.
Indonesian govt paves way for 2021 launch of sovereign wealth fund
The government is hoping to raise $15 billion for the fund.