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Indonesia flags social media as stability risk in new bank guidelines

( April 7, 2026, 08:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Indonesian Financial Services Authority, responsible for regulating the country's banking and financial sector, has introduced a new social media guideline for the commercial banking industry. The initiative aims to enhance digital governance and mitigate risks that could disrupt stability in the banking sector. On Monday, Dian Ediana Rae, the authority's chief executive for banking supervision, said social media is no longer just a communication platform but also carries new risks, particularly reputational ones, which have the potential to undermine financial stability. She cited global cases, notably the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, which demonstrated how negative sentiment on social media could spark bank runs and threaten the stability of financial institutions. The full statement (in Indonesian) follows:...

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