Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) issued a press release on its OJK Mengajar session at the University of Bengkulu, where Vice Chairman Mirza Adityaswara argued that building financial literacy among young people and understanding its link to financial system stability is a foundation for the national economy. The session also outlined the roles of the four institutions in the Financial System Stability Committee (KSSK), namely OJK as financial sector regulator and supervisor, the Ministry of Finance as the fiscal authority, Bank Indonesia as the monetary and payment system authority, and the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) as the deposit guarantor. Mirza urged students to better understand the economic and financial services landscape amid rapid digital transformation and global economic change, and highlighted OJK’s focus on financial education and consumer protection, including vigilance against illegal lending and investment offers. The hybrid event drew 900 in-person students and 1,750 online participants from universities and the financial services industry in Bengkulu. OJK Mengajar is part of OJK’s 14th anniversary activities held across multiple regions and involving members of the OJK Board of Commissioners, aimed at increasing public awareness of OJK’s role and supporting national financial inclusion.
OJK 2025-11-11
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority links youth financial literacy to financial system stability in OJK Mengajar at the University of Bengkulu
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) stressed financial literacy's role in economic stability during its OJK Mengajar session at the University of Bengkulu. Vice Chairman Mirza Adityaswara emphasized understanding the financial landscape amid digital and global changes and outlined the Financial System Stability Committee's roles. The event, part of OJK's 14th anniversary, attracted significant participation from students and industry professionals.