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STRENGTHENING ROLE IN THE REGION OJK APPOINTS THE NEW HEAD OF OJK JABODEBEK

Jakarta, April 17, 2025. The Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) officially appointed Edwin Nurhadi as the Head of OJK Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi (Jabodebek), replacing Roberto Akyuwen at the AA Maramis Building, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia Complex, Central Jakarta, on Thursday.

The event was attended by the Chairman of the OJK Board of Commissioners, Mahendra Siregar, the Chief Executive of Banking Supervision OJK, Dian Ediana Rae, the Chief Executive of Financial Services Business Conduct, Education, and Consumer Protection Supervisor OJK Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung, as well as the ranks of the DKI Jakarta Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) and leaders of the financial services industry in the Jabodebek area.

In his speech, the Chairman of the OJK Board of Commissioners, Mahendra Siregar, emphasized the importance of the Regional OJK Offices as the spearhead of OJK policy implementation at the regional level. Mahendra stated that the increasing complexity of OJK's tasks following the enactment of the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law (Law No. P2SK) requires stronger synergy with all stakeholders in the region.

"The policies and strategic programs of the OJK will only succeed if they are implemented through close collaboration with local governments, financial service institutions, and all elements of society," said Mahendra.

OJK also emphasized its commitment to supporting regional development agendas, particularly the priority sectors identified by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, such as the green economy, creative industries, the digitalization of MSMEs, and Jakarta's transformation into a global city. Amid global dynamics, Mahendra stated that strengthening the regional economy is a crucial key to maintaining national economic resilience.

On the same occasion, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, expressed his appreciation for the synergy that has been established between the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government and the OJK.

Pramono hopes that with the inauguration of the Head of the OJK Office of Jabodebek, they can optimally carry out supervisory and advisory functions, including overseeing the plan for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Bank DKI and the development of a healthy and inclusive regional financial system for the welfare of the surrounding community.

"Specifically, I pray for Mr. Edwin and his team; may they bring goodness and success to Jakarta, especially given the economic challenges currently facing us. We all know things are not going well, so this presents a considerable challenge for all of us. I believe Jakarta will hopefully get through this well. And, Mr. Edwin can lead us, advise us well on this matter," Pramono continued.

As the center of the national economy, the Jabodebek area is home to more than half of the assets of national financial services institutions. The Jabodebek OJK office supervises 1 Regional Development Bank, 125 Conventional People's Economic Banks, and 16 Sharia People's Economic Banks, as well as coordinates with the Banten Provincial OJK Office.

In addition to its supervisory function, the OJK Jabodebek Office also plays a strategic role in financial literacy and inclusion, consumer protection, and public communication, as well as coordinating regional economic and financial analysis. Through active collaboration with local governments, financial service providers, academics, and the community, the OJK Jabodebek Office is expected to be a reliable partner in translating OJK policies in the region and strengthening the role of the financial services sector in the areas of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi, including contributing to national economic development.

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For further information:

Head of OJK Office of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi - Edwin Nurhadi;

Telp. (021) 2960 0000; E-mail: edwin_n@ojk.go.id​