{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1766315,
        "msgid": "bank-woori-saudara-focuses-on-strengthening-fundamentals-1779925138",
        "date": "2026-05-26 16:28:00",
        "title": "Bank Woori Saudara Focuses on Strengthening Fundamentals",
        "author": "Putri Yuliani",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Banking",
        "summary": "Bank Woori Saudara has reported stable financial performance for 2025, with total assets remaining near previous levels and customer deposits increasing. The bank highlighted its focus on prudent risk management and strategic support from its Korean parent company to sustain growth amid economic challenges, while other Indonesian financial entities such as OK Bank and CIMB Niaga Finance also recorded positive results.",
        "content": "<p>PT Bank Woori Saudara Indonesia 1906 Tbk (BWS) held its annual public\ndisclosure event in Jakarta on Tuesday, 26 May. The event was conducted\nto fulfil the company\u2019s transparency obligations as a publicly listed\nentity and serves as a communication channel for BWS with shareholders,\ninvestors, media, and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>BWS management, represented by Risk Director Moon Sungwon, stated\nthat the company will continue to maintain its business fundamentals\namid the dynamic banking industry and challenging economic conditions.\nThroughout 2025, BWS will focus on strengthening asset quality, prudent\nrisk management, and optimising funding structures to support\nsustainable business operations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBWS remains committed to long-term fundamental strengthening through\ncautious principles, measured risk management, and optimised customer\nservices. With support from the parent company and a stable business\nfoundation, the company is confident in continuing to strengthen its\nrole in the national banking industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In its 2025 financial performance, BWS\u2019s total assets stood at\nRp56.88 trillion, relatively stable compared to Rp56.91 trillion at the\nend of 2024. Equity was at Rp10.62 trillion, reflecting a capital\nstructure that continues to support business activities and future\nservice development.<\/p>\n<p>On the intermediation side, BWS recorded gross loans of Rp43.41\ntrillion by end-2025, indicating selective banking intermediation with\ncontinued emphasis on cautious credit disbursement.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, BWS\u2019s third-party funds (DPK) increased to Rp34.06\ntrillion by end-2025 from Rp31.94 trillion at the end of 2024,\nreflecting sustained customer confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Management highlighted these achievements as key foundations for BWS\nto strengthen its business sustainably. The company will continue\nprudent business strategies, enhance portfolio quality, improve\noperational efficiency, and optimise customer services.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Woori Financial Group through Woori Bank Korea, BWS\nreceives strategic support from its parent company, bolstering\ncapabilities in capital, governance, risk management, technology, and\nfuture business development.<\/p>\n<p>Hendra Lie noted that OK Bank\u2019s total assets rose to Rp13.42 trillion\nin 2025 from Rp11.87 trillion in 2024 and Rp11.07 trillion in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Amid macroeconomic pressures and weakening consumer demand throughout\n2025, LPKR reported revenue of Rp9.03 trillion with EBITDA of Rp1.37\ntrillion.<\/p>\n<p>Acquisitions and divestments in 2025 formed part of the strategic\nportfolio restructuring planned for the company\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>The company recorded an 8% year-on-year increase in net profit to\nRp173 billion, supported by operational efficiency improvements and\nmargin enhancements across several business lines.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout 2025, CIMB Niaga Finance recorded revenue of Rp2.23\ntrillion, a 9.31% increase from the previous year\u2019s Rp2.04 trillion.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bank-woori-saudara-focuses-on-strengthening-fundamentals-1779925138",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}