This August 2026 edition brings together regulatory developments across strategic commodities, capital markets, intellectual property, MSMEs, and rural banking.

We begin with Law No. 4 of 2026, which introduces the Mineral and Strategic Commodities Exchange and brings transactions conducted through the exchange within OJK’s regulatory and supervisory remit.
In the capital markets, KSEI Regulation No. XI-D formalises electronic bondholder and sukukholder meetings through eASY.KSEI, with detailed rules on attendance, voting, quorum, and meeting administration.
We also look at Indonesia’s new trademark-registration framework, which introduces clearer procedural timelines and documentary requirements, offering applicants and rights holders a more structured route through the registration process.

For MSMEs, the new classification framework retains business capital and annual sales as the standard criteria while introducing additional indicators covering employment, investment, domestic content, compliance, and environmentally friendly technology.

For rural banks, POJK No. 7 of 2026 places greater emphasis on the quality as well as the amount of regulatory capital, supported by additional capital deductions, a more structured sanctions framework, and public-disclosure requirements for certain sanctions.

Taken together, these developments reflect a regulatory environment increasingly shaped by stronger institutions, more reliable data, and clearer accountability across both market infrastructure and day-to-day business operations.

As Indonesia celebrates its 81^st Independence Day, we wish all our readers a joyful and meaningful celebration.

Warm regards,
The BLP Team