President Prabowo Subianto convened a gathering at the State Palace in Central Jakarta, bringing together the nation’s key financial safeguards leadership to address economic turbulence. Among those arriving at the complex were senior regulatory figures, including Financial Services Authority Chairman Friderica Widyasari Dewi, who confirmed to reporters that the assembly was called to review immediate market developments.
Palace Coordination Meeting Amid Financial Pressures
We will just hold a coordination meeting about the current situation, Friderica stated outside the palace grounds, noting that representatives from the central bank would participate in the proceedings of the Financial System Stability Committee.
Additional participants entering the gates included Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Anggito Abimanyu, along with Investment and Downstream Minister and Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani and State-Owned Enterprises Agency Head and Danantara COO Dony Oskaria. The mobilization followed a leadership shift at the nation’s monetary authority earlier that same morning.
Perry Warjiyo Steps Down After Seven Months
The meetings were triggered by the departure of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo, whose formal resignation letter reached the administration on Sunday, July 26, 2026. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced the development during a broadcast briefing, confirming that the executive branch accepted the resignation in accordance with statutory mechanisms.
So it is like this, that as of yesterday, we officially received a resignation letter from the Governor of Bank Indonesia to Mr. President. Prasetyo Hadi, State Secretary
Prasetyo noted that the presidential administration extended formal gratitude to the departing official for roughly seven months of service in the role. Administrative follow-up began immediately, with officials confirming that a presidential decree would be issued to formalize an honorable discharge.
The departure carries potential psychological consequences for domestic financial markets. Observers note that institutional investors are expected to take a wait and see
stance while the central bank navigates its leadership transition.
Rupiah Correction and Acting Governor Priorities
Financial fallout from the leadership change registered across currency and equities exchanges. The national currency experienced downward pressure, correcting to Rp18,009 per dollar alongside parallel declines in the domestic stock market.
Stepping in to steady operations, Acting Bank Indonesia Governor Destry Damayanti arrived at the palace accompanied by Deputy Governor Thomas Djiwandono. Destry emphasized that defending currency stability remains a priority for monetary authorities during the transition.
BI remains committed to maintaining financial stability, the exchange rate remains our priority as well. Destry Damayanti, Acting Governor of Bank Indonesia
When questioned regarding ongoing market interventions, the acting governor affirmed that the institution would maintain its established operational stance. We continue to do the same as what we did previously, Destry said outside the palace complex, signaling continuity in monetary defense mechanisms as the financial committee continues its deliberations.
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