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BRIS targets top five global Islamic bank spot with Hajj, gold push
BRIS targets top five global Islamic bank spot with Hajj, gold push
The Indonesian bank eyes a 25% ROE.
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Subdued car sales in Indonesia dampen NBFIs’ earnings growth
Four-wheel vehicle sales are unlikely to rise above 900,000 units in 2026.
Bank Mandiri's net profit growth to slow in 2025 due to opex adjustment
It is expected to be non-recurring.
Indonesia loan growth slows with drawdown delays, NPLs under scrutiny
Malaysia-based investors are watching for signs of a recovery going into FY2026F.
Gold to hard-carry Bank Syariah Indonesia’s margins
But overall growth will still be lower amidst industry-wide signs of asset quality deterioration.
JCB, BNI launch corporate card for Japanese corporations in Indonesia
This is JCB’s first corporate card product in Indonesia.
Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s net income down 11.25% to $1.63b in H1
Operating income declined whilst net provisions for impairment losses rose.
BRI’s asset quality deterioration has likely peaked: UOBKH
Credit costs are expected to remain elevated at 3.2% and 3% in 2025/26, however.
DANA cuts gambling with real-time detection
The Indonesian fintech is sharpening enforcement as e-gaming surges.
BCA Digital’s banking app tops 3 million users
Third-party funds have reached $793m.
Bank Negara Indonesia banks on wholesale loans for better loan growth in H2
The bank said its wholesale loan quality remains resilient.
Indonesia banks apply tighter lending standards in Q2 2025
Respondents are optimistic regarding credit growth until end-2025.
Chatbot cuts DBS Indonesia’s manual support load
Its app now features chatbot-guided prompts to automate common banking queries.
Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules
CGS International observed higher rejection rates and mortgage rate increases.
BTN reinvents risk strategy as digital threats escalate
It has cut fraud effort by 80% using AI.
Indonesia accelerates real-time payments
QR code payment volume rose almost 50% year on year.
Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
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