Economy
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How to Keep Inflation From Eating Away at Your Money
Inflation is often dubbed as a hidden tax, and therefore is the worst kind of tax, because most people don’t even realize its effect on their ... -
Investing as a Way to Pledge Your Commitment to Supporting Indonesia’s SMEs
On this day 89 years ago, On October 28, 1928, hundreds of youths from all over Indonesia gathered at the Second Youth Congress and pledged their ... -
Returns and Values-Based Investing: Creating Far-Reaching Impact with Mekar
Whether you are a small-time or big-time investor, the first question that pops up on your mind when considering an investment would most likely be: “what ... -
Show Your Love for Batik by Investing
Did you wear your batik yesterday? October 2 is marked as National Batik Day, a day when Indonesians celebrate and show our love for the traditional ... -
FinTech Solution for Indonesian Farmers
Happy National Farmers’ Day! This special day dedicated to Indonesia’s farmers is commemorated every September 24. The country is home to 26.14 million farming households and ... -
Panel Discussion at the 2017 Infobank Award: FinTech, an Opportunity for Synergy or a Disruption?
Jakarta – Last Friday, August 11, Infobank Magazine hosted the annual “BPR Award”, a token of appreciation for all the hard work that rural banks (BPR) ... -
Why Indonesian Small Businesses Find Bank Loans Hard to Get
Most small business owners in Indonesia started and funded their venture solely on their own, using money from their own pocket. But when time comes for ... -
Mekar Offers Solution to Fisheries Financing Problems
Indonesia’s fisheries sector has long been regarded as having enormous potential to be recognized as the backbone of the country’s economy. Backed by abundant natural resources ...