Indonesia eyes more oversight of fast-growing peer-to-peer lending industry


Food stall owner Izzudin Zidan relies on online lending platforms to get quick loans for his business in Jakarta. - COURTESY OF IZZUDIN ZIDAN

JAKARTA: Indonesia is aiming for more oversight of the fast-growing peer-to-peer (P2P) lending industry, which has benefited many individuals and small businesses seeking modest sums from as low as 500,000 rupiah (US$30).

Since July, financial technology firms in the microfinance sector have been required to submit their financial transactions and file financial reports to the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

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