# CIMB Niaga business expansion and structural changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cimb-niaga-business-expansion-and-structural-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-21T10:30:16.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

CIMB Niaga has reported significant growth in Indonesia, specifically noting a 65% year-on-year increase in QRIS transactions via its OCTO digital platform and a 68% surge in electric vehicle financing through CIMB Niaga Auto Finance.

Following these growth trends, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) is overseeing the bank’s transition to spin off its Sharia business unit into a separate entity, PT Bank CIMB Niaga Syariah. OJK Executive Head of Banking Supervision Dian Ediana Rae stated that the regulator is monitoring the operational readiness of the spin-off to ensure it does not negatively impact customer experience and that the resulting Sharia bank operates “healthily and sustainably.” The effective operational date will be set once preparations meet regulatory standards.

Concurrently, OJK is developing a broader policy framework to encourage banking consolidation among digital and KBMI I banks to improve capital strength and competitiveness. This initiative aims to help banks navigate rapid digitalization and maintain financial stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: CIMB Group denies reports of privatizing Indonesian unit CIMB Niaga

CIMB Group has denied reports that it intends to privatize its Indonesian subsidiary, CIMB Niaga, despite market speculation regarding Indonesia's tightening free-float regulations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cimb-group-denies-reports-of-privatizing-indonesian-unit-cimb-niaga

### 2026-10-16: OJK oversees CIMB Niaga Sharia spin-off and banking consolidation plans

OJK is overseeing CIMB Niaga’s Sharia unit spin-off and developing a new policy framework to encourage banking consolidation among KBMI I and digital banks to strengthen national financial stability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ojk-oversees-cimb-niaga-sharia-spin-off-and-banking-consolidation-plans

### 2026-10-04: CIMB Niaga reports growth in digital banking and EV financing

CIMB Niaga reports strong growth in digital banking, including a 65% rise in QRIS transactions, while its auto finance unit sees a 68% surge in electric vehicle financing and steady sharia growth.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cimb-niaga-reports-growth-in-digital-banking-and-ev-financing

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