Indonesia Shifts to Short-Term Bond Strategy for 2026 APBN Financing

Enhanced Flexibility in Cash Management

The Indonesian Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Budget Financing and Risk Management (DJPPR) is set to increase the issuance of short-term Treasury Bills (SPN) as part of its 2026 state budget (APBN) financing strategy. This approach, initiated in Q4 2025, aims to develop the money market, deepen the financial market, and create more efficient government cash management ¹

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Strategic Rationale

The decision to focus on short-term bonds is seen as a logical step, particularly in managing financing flexibility amid volatile global interest rates ²

. By offering SPN with various tenors (1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months), the government aims to create a more comprehensive financial instrument landscape ²

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https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/strategi-kemenkeu-perkuat-spn-jangka-pendek-untuk-apbn-2026

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Market Impact and Expert Views

Economists from various institutions have welcomed this strategy. Josua Pardede from Bank Permata notes that this approach will give the government more flexibility in meeting its financing needs while making cash management more efficient ²

. Banjaran Surya Indrastomo from Bank Syariah Indonesia highlights that this is not just about avoiding high-interest rate locking but also about developing the money market and deepening the domestic financial market ³

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https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/pemerintah-perbanyak-terbitkan-surat-utang-jangka-pendek-ini-plus-dan-minusnya

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Demand and Market Readiness

The demand for short-term instruments like SPN is currently high, as they serve as risk-free benchmark instruments for market players ⁴

. Febrio Nathan Kacaribu from the Ministry of Finance emphasizes that this strategy aligns with the Minister's direction to strengthen short-term financing instruments ⁴

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https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/kemenkeu-pastikan-penerbitan-spn-sesuai-pagu-apbn-2026

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