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OJK
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Otoritas Jasa Keuangan

(OJK)
AgovernmentForex Supervised
Indonesia
Jakarta
Est. 2011
0 licensed entities
2,500 firms

Regulatory Snapshot

Enforcement3/5
Transparency3/5
Protection3/5
Complaints3/5
Strictness3/5
Overall3.0/5
Neg. Balance Protection
Segregated Accounts
Min. CapitalIDR 50,000,000,000
Description

The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), or Indonesia Financial Services Authority, is the integrated regulatory body for Indonesia's financial services sector. Established in 2011, OJK supervises banking, capital markets, insurance, pension funds, and non-bank financial institutions, serving the world's fourth most populous nation.

Key Regulations
OJK Law No. 21/2011Capital Market LawOJK Regulations (POJK)
Regulatory Scorecard
Enforcement Power3/5
Transparency3/5
Investor Protection3/5
Complaint Resolution3/5
Licensing Strictness3/5
Overall Average3.0/5
Detailed Overview

About OJK

The Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) is Indonesia's integrated financial services authority, established under Law No. 21 of 2011. OJK assumed all supervisory and regulatory functions previously held by the central bank (Bank Indonesia) for the banking sector and the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam-LK) for capital markets and non-bank financial institutions. As the regulator for Southeast Asia's largest economy, OJK plays a critical role in maintaining the stability and integrity of Indonesia's rapidly growing financial sector.

Investor Protection
  • Integrated supervision of banking, capital markets, and insurance
  • Consumer protection and financial literacy programmes
  • Licensing and ongoing supervision of financial service providers
  • Investigation and enforcement powers for market misconduct
Licensing Requirements
Minimum CapitalIDR 50,000,000,000
Audit FrequencyAnnual
Reporting FrequencyQuarterly
License Timeframe6-12 months
Segregated Accounts
Negative Balance Protection
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Jurisdiction Coverage
Primary Jurisdiction: Indonesia

OJK is the integrated regulator for Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Dispute Resolution

Body: OJK Consumer Protection

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