Business & Industry
Jul 1, 2015
Managing wealth since 1895
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. is the oldest bank in Indonesia. Its history was started back on 16 December 1895, when Raden Bei Aria Wiraatmaja founded a small financial institution with the name of De Poerwokertosche Hulp en Spaarbank der Inlandsche Hoofden. The institution was a mosque-based association, which function was to manage and disburse trusted fund to community in a very simple scheme.
Over the years, the institution went through name changes and evolve with the surrounding condition. In 1912, it's name changed to Centrale Kas Voor Volkscredietwezen, and in 1942 – by Japanese ruling it was changed to Syomin Ginko. In the independence era, Syomin Ginko was replaced by the name of Bank Rakyat Indonesia. Still going through some name changes, finally in 1992 the official name of the institution was PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), being one of the state owned enterprises. In 2003, BRI became a publicly listed with 30% of its share listed on Jakarta Stock Exchange (now Indonesia Stock Exchange/IDX) with the ticker code of BBRI. Currently, BBRI is part of LQ45 equity index, one of blue chips shares in IDX
Vision and Mission
The vision of the Bank is being the leading commercial bank that always prioritize customer satisfaction. To accomplish the Company's vision, BRI has set itself with three missions. First, to conduct the best banking practice with a priority given to services the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in order to support the economy of the people. Second, to provide its customers with excellent services delivered through its vast network and supported by professional human resources, while adhering to the practices of Good Corporate Governance. Third, to create optimal values and benefits for its stakeholders.
Business Focus
Since its inception, BRI has commitment to focus on banking services in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME's). This commitment is reflected in the allocation of loans for the sectors that affect the livelihood of the population and other financial services that the Bank offers to the community.
Contact:
PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.
Kantor Pusat
Gedung BRI 1
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav.44-46
Jakarta 10210
Indonesia
Tlp. : (62-21) 2510244, 2510254, 2510264, 2510269, 2510279
Facs. : (62-21) 2500065, 2500077
