Geopolitics Triggers Forex Volatility, Bank OCBC NISP Focuses on Mitigating Customer Risks

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk has reaffirmed its primary focus on safeguarding customer positions amid rising foreign exchange (forex) volatility due to geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.

OCBC NISP Director Johannes Husin stated that in the current situation, the company prioritises risk management to keep customers’ financial positions secure.

“Whether this high forex volatility against the rupiah poses a threat or an opportunity? For us, it’s clear: our main task is to ensure all our customers’ positions are safe because they also have exposures,” he said during the annual public exposure at OCBC Tower, Jakarta, on Thursday (9/4/2026).

Therefore, the company is actively working to help customers mitigate various risks arising from these fluctuations.

“We want to ensure that we can help our customers mitigate this turmoil, making sure we assist with their risks,” he added.

Johannes assessed that the current conditions could present opportunities for customers to diversify their portfolios. However, utilising such opportunities must still be done in a measured manner with adequate risk management.

“(Diversifying customer portfolios) we look at and help with as well,” he said.

Internally, the company relies on a long-established risk management framework to respond to market dynamics.

Various control measures are implemented, from applying exposure limits to conducting periodic stress tests.

He added that the current situation is not the first time it has occurred and is mostly caused by external factors rather than domestic ones, including the conflict between Iran and Israel and the United States (US).

“We also work with regulators to ensure our activities are well-controlled within the given corridors,” he stated.