Indonesia lawmakers confirmed to approve President Prabowo's nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, as the new Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia

The confirmation of Thomas Djiwandono as the new Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia is a significant development, as it could influence the central bank's policy direction and approach to monetary stability.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Jan 2026, 04:56 UTCOn the live feed at 04:36 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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Given the current economic context in Indonesia, market participants will want to monitor his stance on interest rates and inflation management, which could impact investor sentiment toward the IDR and local asset markets. This appointment may signal continuity or change depending on his views compared to previous leadership.

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