Bank Indonesia chief quits as political pressure mounts: 5 things to know

PoliticsGovernor's resignation 'a real test' of central bank's independence, analyst saysThe resignation of Perry Warjiyo, center, as the governor of Bank Indonesia was announced on July 27, leaving Senior Deputy Gov. Destry Damayanti, left, as acting governor. But analysts are concerned that President Prabowo Subianto's nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, right, currently a deputy governor, might replace Warjiyo. (Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters)REZHA HADYAN and ERWIDA MAULIAJuly 27, 2026 17:05 JSTJAKARTA/TOKYO -- Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo's resignation Monday surprised the market, sending stocks and the rupiah down and further stoking investor concerns about the independence of the central bank in Southeast Asia's largest economy.