Bank Lending Still Slumps Despite Continued Monetary Easing

Bank Lending Still Slumps Despite Continued Monetary Easing

Bank Indonesia's rate cuts haven't boosted lending due to weak business demand and banks' preference for securities over loans. OJK plans MSME financing regulations.

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Kamis, 21 Agustus 2025 | 16:30

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — Bank Indonesia (BI) announced a surprise rate cut yesterday (20/8) with the benchmark rate (BI Rate) slashed by 25 bps to 5.00%, marking the third rate cut this year. (See infographic)

Despite the continued easing since last year, growth in bank lending has not been spurred yet. Thus, both the central bank and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) stated that they are taking steps to revive lending and financing, including with the latest rate cut.

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