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OJK says it would assess risks if control of BCA changed
Social media claims that Indonesian businessman Haji Isam plans to acquire Bank Central Asia (BCA) have been denied by the bank.
BCA said the claims about a planned corporate action were not true.
The Financial Services Authority, known as OJK, says it would assess any transaction that could change who controls a bank.
It would examine loan concentration, related-party dealings and governance, as well as the bank’s risk profile and ties to the new owner’s business group.
For a significant change in control, OJK would also consider effects on competition, business strategy, lending, liquidity and capital.
These checks aim to prevent risks from building up and protect the stability of Indonesia’s financial system.
OJK says the banking industry is currently supported by adequate capital and liquidity and cautious practices, and it will continue monitoring ownership changes and corporate actions.
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority, OJK, says it would assess risks if a bank’s controlling shareholder changed.
The review could cover lending concentration, related-party transactions, governance and the bank’s risk profile.
For a significant change of control, OJK would also assess effects on competition, business strategy, lending, liquidity and capital.
The comments came amid social media claims that businessman Haji Isam planned to acquire Bank Central Asia, or BCA.
BCA has denied the reported plan, while OJK says the country’s banking stability is supported by adequate capital and liquidity and prudent practices.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK), BCA and businessman Haji Isam.
- What
- OJK said it would assess risks if control of a bank changed. BCA denied reports that Haji Isam planned to acquire it.
- When
- OJK made its statement on October 15, 2026. BCA issued its denial on September 25, 2026.
- Where
- Indonesia.
- Why
- OJK was responding to social media claims of a planned acquisition of BCA by Haji Isam.
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BCA executive Hera F. Haryn denied social media reports of a planned corporate action involving BCA.
OJK banking supervision chief executive Dian Ediana Rae said the authority would assess transactions that could change a bank’s controlling shareholder.
- Bank under discussion
- PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)
- Regulator
- Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK)
- Businessman named in reports
- Haji Isam
- OJK statement
- October 15, 2026
- BCA denial
- September 25, 2026
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In the event of a transaction that could result in a change in a bank’s controlling shareholder, OJK will conduct an assessment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
In general, OJK considers that the stability of the national banking industry remains supported by adequate capital and liquidity conditions and the application of prudential principles.
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