Perry Warjiyo steps down from BI; Destry is interim governor
The rupiah briefly weakened toward Rp18.000 per dollar, while markets focused on Bank Indonesia’s independence and a permanent successor.
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Earlier: DPR Commission XI awaits nominee for BI governor from PresidentSeries: Bank Indonesia · Governor Succession · 2 chapters since Jul 27
Prabowo adds Danantara to KSSK after Perry Warjiyo steps down
Danantara will join routine KSSK meetings and take part in each decision, broadening coordination beyond fiscal and monetary policy.
Tempo, Antara News +3
Prabowo has not picked Perry's replacement, Destry leads BI temporarily
The president must nominate the next BI governor, who then needs approval from Commission XI after a fit-and-proper test in the DPR.
Tempo, Republika +2
Rupiah weakens to Rp18.099 after BI governor resignation
Markets are awaiting a permanent BI governor after Destry Damayanti was named acting chief, a move seen as limiting policy disruption.
Republika, Antara News +1
BI Governor Perry Warjiyo steps down, Destry acts as chief
President has received the resignation letter, while Destry Damayanti is named to lead BI on an interim basis.
Bloomberg, Republika +3
Destry Damayanti to lead Bank Indonesia temporarily after Perry Warjiyo steps down
Bank Indonesia named Destry in a July 26 RDG decision, as economists watch for policy continuity and rupiah stability.
Antara News, Republika +1
Prabowo gathers KSSK, acting BI governor after Perry steps down
The meeting also brought in Danantara, while a permanent BI governor replacement was not discussed and awaits the law and DPR approval.
IHSG opens down 0.17% as market digests Perry's exit
Rupiah held near Rp17.953 per U.S. dollar as investors also awaited the Federal Reserve meeting this week.
Republika, Antara News