OJK Encourages Fintech Industry, Financial Service Collaboration
30 August 2016 18:02 WIB
TEMPO.CO, South Tangerang - Chairman of Financial Service Authority (OJK) Commissioner Muliaman Hadad said the growth of technology use in the society has improved financial technology (Fintech) industry in Indonesia in the last two years.
“People’s preference to choose computer and internet service has triggered the growth [of technology use],” Muliaman said at the Indonesia Fintech Festival and Conference, in ICE BSD, South Tangerang on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.
Muliaman revealed that OJK will form a task force for the development of digital economy and finance since Fintech potential in Indonesia is very large, particularly in supporting the national financial inclusion program.
Therefore, the OJK encourages cooperation between the Fintech industry and the national financial service industry, as well as with the telecommunication company.
Muliaman thought that this will ease the remote area to the access of financial institution.
DIKO OKTARA