Surprise BI Rate Cut Casts Margin Pressure on Big Banks

Surprise BI Rate Cut Casts Margin Pressure on Big Banks

Bank Indonesia slashed the BI Rate by 25 bps to 5%, pressuring bank margins. BRI remains resilient, while Mandiri and BNI face tougher challenges.

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Nindya Aldila - Bisnis.com

Jumat, 22 Agustus 2025 | 05:00

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — Bank Indonesia’s unexpected decision to trim its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5 percent on Wednesday (20/8/2025) could weigh on national banks’ net interest margin growth amid persistent liquidity pressures.

Governor Perry Warjiyo said the move reflected subdued inflation forecasts for 2025–2026, a stable rupiah, and the need to bolster economic growth within the country’s capacity.

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