Jakarta, 22 August 2026 – PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) officially launched the offline edition of BCA UMKM Fest 2026 at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, on Thursday (20/8). This offline event complements the hybrid BCA UMKM Fest 2026, which is running from 1 August to 20 September. The opening ceremony of the offline BCA UMKM Fest 2026 was held on Friday (21/8). In total, more than 60 business players are taking part in the offline UMKM Fest 2026 until 23 August. In addition, more than 1,600 businesses are participating in UMKM Fest 2026 online through the Blibli and Grab platforms.
The opening of BCA UMKM Fest 2026 was attended by OJK Chairwoman Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Maman Abdurrahman, BCA President Director Hendra Lembong, BCA Deputy President Director John Kosasih, and members of the BCA Board of Directors.
BCA Deputy President Director John Kosasih stated, "MSMEs are the backbone of Indonesia's economy. Through this UMKM Fest, BCA wants to ensure that MSME players not only get a stage to market their products, but also the access they need to keep growing."
This year's event highlights four key business sectors: Fashion, Health & Beauty, Hobby & Activity, and Food & Beverage, reflecting the diversity of MSME potential in Indonesia.
BCA operates on three main pillars in supporting MSME development: Coaching, Payment Infrastructure Provision, and Financing Solutions. BCA UMKM Fest is one of the concrete manifestations of the Coaching pillar's implementation, while on the financing pillar, BCA's commitment is reflected in credit disbursement to the MSME sector reaching Rp134.6 trillion, growing 6% YoY as of the first semester of 2026.
As part of this financing support, BCA had previously introduced special credit interest rates for MSME players, effective from 1 July 2026 to January 2027. This special financing, called Kredit Multiguna Usaha (KMU) Hari UMKM 2026 [MSME Day Multipurpose Business Credit], offers interest rates starting from 5.81% eff p.a. and longer credit terms, resulting in lighter installments for business players.
Going forward, BCA will continue to strengthen its support for MSME players so they can develop sustainably, not only through access to financing, but also through coaching and expanded market access. "We hope MSMEs continue to grow as one of the efforts to increase their contribution to the Indonesian economy. That is why BCA will continue to be present as a partner that helps businesses move up a class, expand their reach, and build sustainable businesses," John Kosasih concluded.
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BCA UMKM Fest 2026 Officially Opens Offline – (left-right) EVP Executive Vice President Commercial and SME Banking Division BCA Andrie, BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono, CEO and President Director of iForte Fernandinus Aming Santoso, Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Friderica Widyasari Dewi, Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Maman Abdurrahman, BCA President Director Hendra Lembong, BCA Deputy President Director John Kosasih, BCA Director Lianawaty Suwono, and BCA Director Subur Tan pose for a photo at the opening of BCA UMKM Fest 2026 at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Friday (21/8). This offline BCA UMKM Fest 2026 is being joined by more than 60 business players until 23 August 2026, complementing the hybrid event running from 1 August to 20 September 2026, with more than 1,600 businesses participating online through the Blibli and Grab platforms.
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BCA Invites MSME Minister and OJK Chairwoman to Tour UMKM Fest 2026 Booths – BCA President Director Hendra Lembong and BCA Deputy President Director John Kosasih accompany Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Maman Abdurrahman and Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Friderica Widyasari Dewi as they tour the exhibition area at the opening of the offline BCA UMKM Fest 2026 at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Friday (21/8). This BCA UMKM Fest 2026 is being joined by more than 60 business players until 23 August 2026, as part of BCA's commitment to encouraging MSMEs to expand market access.
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BCA Invites OJK Board of Commissioners Chairwoman to Greet MSME Players at BCA UMKM Fest – Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Friderica Widyasari Dewi (right), accompanied by BCA Director Antonius Widodo Mulyono (left) and BCA President Director Hendra Lembong (center), visits BCA UMKM Fest 2026 booths, including the Beauty Corner by MUA Tuli Bakti BCA booth, at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, Friday (21/8). This booth is one manifestation of the Bakti BCA empowerment program involving persons with disabilities as supported MSME players, in line with BCA's commitment to helping MSMEs move up a class and expand market access.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 June 2026)
BCA is one of the leading banks in Indonesia focusing on transaction banking as well as providing credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of June 2026, BCA served 42 million customer accounts and processed more than 124 million transactions daily, supported by 1.272 branch offices, 20.374 ATMs, as well as 24-hour internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center. BCA's presence is supported by several subsidiaries focusing on vehicle financing, Syariah banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on the wider community. With more than 27.600 employees, BCA's vision is to be the bank of choice and the mainstay of society, serving as an essential pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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