BRI Welcomes Stakeholder Support for Capital Market Stability Amid Buyback Discourse

Amid the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) still being in negative territory year-to-date, attention towards shares of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) has increased again. This emerged during a meeting between Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, COO of BPI Danantara Dony Oskaria, BRI President Director Hery Gunardi, and the President Directors of Himbara banks, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and several other BUMNs in Jakarta on 9 June. The meeting discussed strategic measures to maintain capital market stability and strengthen investor confidence, including the discourse on share buybacks by BUMN issuers.

BRI President Director Hery Gunardi assessed that the attention from various stakeholders reflects confidence in the long-term prospects of BUMN companies, particularly the banking sector, which continues to demonstrate solid performance and fundamentals. “Investor confidence in national banking stocks is underpinned by the industry’s resilient performance amid global economic dynamics. The banking industry continues to record positive credit growth, maintained asset quality, and strong liquidity and capital conditions,” Hery stated.

Hery, who also serves as Chairman of the Indonesian Banks Association (Perbanas), added that the fundamentals of the national banking industry remain robust. According to data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK), bank credit grew by 9.98 percent year-on-year as of April 2026, while Third-Party Funds (DPK) increased by 11.40 percent. “The sustained strong growth in credit and public fund accumulation demonstrates that public trust in the banking industry remains well-maintained, while also reflecting effective intermediation functions,” Hery explained.

For BRI, strengthening market confidence is primarily built through consistent performance. The company remains focused on maintaining asset quality, strengthening capital and liquidity, and creating sustainable added value for shareholders. “Regarding the buyback discourse, any corporate action will naturally be carefully assessed and implemented in accordance with prevailing regulatory provisions. Our main focus currently remains on strengthening company fundamentals and creating long-term value for all stakeholders,” he concluded.