Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Relying on Asset Recovery, Bank Mutiara Stakes Profit IDR 48 Billion

Bank Mutiara is targeting net profit amounting to IDR 48 billion, the figure is around 60% or Rp28,8 billion is contributed by the asset recovery. PT Bank Mutiara Tbk (BCIC) targets a net profit in 2015 amounted to IDR 48 billion. Profit after tax contribution of the asset recovery, which the customer installment whose jammed credit, will be sold.

According to Director of Bank Mutiara, Ahmad Fajar, the majority shareholder of Bank Mutiara namely J trust, wants the former Century Bank to record profit in the financial statements 2015. "They want us immediately posted a profit, but in 2015 we were more moderate and conservative dikisaran Rp48 billion after tax, "he said, in International Financial Centre (IFC), Jakarta, Tuesday, December 30, 2014.

Furthermore, he explained, from the target of IDR 48 billion, approximately 60% or IDR 28,8 billion was contributed by the asset recovery,  which the customer installment whose jammed credit, will be sold.. Apart from the sale of assets, Bank Mutiara will also boost interest income and non-interest income.

"Outside of that target, J Trust (the owner of Bank Mutiara) will also introduce the fee-based income through cross border transactions," said Fajar.

He added, that it continues to focus on improving conditions in line with the bank's capital injections are given by J Trust, especially in the field of technology and human resources. In addition, Fajar is optimistic that the company will continue to grow in lending to the SME sector and maintain the principle of prudence.
Monday, December 29, 2014

End of Year Holidays BNI Prepares Cash IDR 25 Trillion

PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) prepares a cash around IDR 22 trillion to IDR 25 trillion to meet the needs of the community over the long Christmas holiday period in 2014, up to the New Year 2015. The amount of cash has increased 10% over the same period in 2013.

BNI Corporate Secretary, Tribuana Tunggadewi, in a press release in Jakarta, some time ago, said the availability of cash has accounted for the realization of the use of cash over the long holiday of Christmas 2013 and New Year 2014 and the estimated increase in public demand for cash this year and early next year.

"Increasing the amount of cash was due to the increase in the number of customers BNI and the number of ATM machines owned by BNI. The amount of cash it already takes into account the needs of cash ATMs and our outlets, "she said.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Total Accounts in IDR and Foreign Currency Deposits Equally Increased

Deposit Insurance Agency (DPA) noted, the value of total deposits in October 2014 rose Rp20.862 billion, or 0.51% (month to month / MoM). This increase brings the total deposits by the end of October 2014 reached IDR 4.087.348 billion. Based on the types of deposits (demand deposits, savings deposits, deposits on call, time deposits and certificates of deposit), the most substantial growth in the number of accounts is a certificate of deposit. Growth reached 10.84% (MoM), from 166 accounts per September 2014, increased to 184 accounts per October 2014. So even if the terms of the nominal amount, the highest nominal growth certificates of deposits reached 31.28% (MoM). As of September 2014 the nominal amount of IDR 2.328 billion to IDR 3.056 billion (October 2014).
Thursday, December 18, 2014

DBS Indonesia Offer Investment Through Renminbi Currency

Renminbi is considered to have a high volatility against the US dollar (USD), so it will benefit customers to do business Currency Linked INVESTMENT. PT Bank DBS Indonesia (DBS Indonesia) released one of the flagship program of the Currency Linked INVESTMENT (CLI) in the Chinese currency, the renminbi.

This is an investment product that promises to customers by providing attractive returns than conventional deposits. Customer will perform selections, so the seller and buyer will exchange foreign currency.

"The number of export and import activities with China and the rise of the discussion about the movement of the renminbi in the market to bring a positive influence on the increase in demand for renminbi CLI of high-net-worth clients," said Head of Treasury Sales & Market DBS Indonesia, Benny Aroeman, the release of the company , in Jakarta, Thursday, December 18, 2014.

Benny said that, since the last two or three years renminbi into the international spotlight. Because, as the country with the second largest in the world prekonomian, offered the prospect of greater renminbi.

Nevertheless, that the requirements imposed by Bank Indonesia (BI) for customers who do business investment this currency must have at least 5 billion or its equivalent in foreign currency, in accordance with Bank Indonesia Regulation 11/26 / PBI / 2009 on the precautionary principle in structured products for commercial banks.

"The renminbi has high volatility against the US dollar (USD), so it will benefit customers in the CLI business," he concluded
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Next Year, OCBC NISP will Shutter 15-20% Growth

PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk (OCBC NISP) is targeting 15-20% growth in 2015, despite the economic conditions are still considered to be affected by the global economic turmoil.

"Credit is growing in line with the Bank or the FSA. Next year 15-20% depending on the segment, "said President and CEO of OCBC NISP, Parwati Surjaudaja, in Jakarta, Wednesday, December 17, 2014.

She added, in terms of funding or third party funds (DPK) is expected to grow at the same level to maintain liquidity at a safe level in spite of the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) is still above provisions.

"CAR is still at the level of 19% per 2 to 14 September," She said.

The Company's own recorded loan growth of 9% to IDR 66,61 trillion as of September 2014. While in deposits grew 26% to IDR 79,46 trillion.

"Consumers, the mortgage is flat. SME (small and medium enterprises) grow quite grow 20% this year. SME it depends on domestic demand, not too affected by global demand. Like in 2008 that first quit was corporation, "said Parwati.

According to her, retail lending still dominates with a share of 60% of the total outstanding loans of OCBC NISP. "Retail Credit next year rose from 60% to 62%," She said.

However, the Finance Director of OCBC NISP, Hartati rates, credit growth is predicted for around 10% by the end of this year, as the company remains cautious in extending credit.


Thursday, December 11, 2014

Declining commodity prices affects Banking Credit

Global economic conditions, which until now has not shown any certainty will have an impact on developing countries such as Indonesia. In fact, this condition is expected to be a challenge for banks in 2015.

This statement was published by the Chief Executive Banking Supervisors Financial Services Authority (FSA), Nelson Tampubolon, in Jakarta, Thursday, December 11, 2014. "Next year facing the banking system is not light, Globar economic conditions will continue to color the development of our economy," he said .

According to him, the decline in world commodity prices also have an impact on Indonesia's main commodities. Because, in 2015 this trend is predicted to continue. It is expected to also affect bank lending in the corporate sector, so the bank financing in sectors related to the commodity will decline.

"Segmentation will affect the pattern of economic growth of developing countries. The downward trend in world commodity predicted continued in 2015, and can affect the twists and bank credit, "added Nelson.