Indonesia central bank chief resigns
The surprise resignation of Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has triggered currency volatility and a transition to acting leadership.
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Indonesia central bank governor Perry Warjiyo stepped down in a surprise move. The Indonesian government called for calm in markets following his resignation, while the rupiah slid in response.
An acting chief, Damayanti, was seen as a safe pair of hands to lead the bank until a replacement is nominated and a presidential decree on Perry's dismissal is issued.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Perry Warjiyo has stepped down as the governor of Indonesia's central bank in a move described by Reuters as a surprise. Following his resignation, the rupiah has slid, and a presidential decree regarding his dismissal is expected to be issued soon.
Coverage from Bloomberg and Reuters emphasizes the transition to acting chief Damayanti, who is viewed as a "safe pair of hands." Financial Times and TradingView have also reported on the resignation and the subsequent market reaction. Attention now turns to the official issuance of the presidential decree and the continued operations of Bank Indonesia, which VOI.ID reports is guaranteed to continue to run.
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Indonesia central bank chief resigns Financial Times · 90d ago broke it first
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Who is the acting chief of Bank Indonesia?
Damayanti is the acting chief.
How did the market react to the resignation?
According to TradingView, the rupiah slid following the governor's departure.
Was the resignation expected?
Reuters characterized the move as a surprise.
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