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

Governor's resignation 'a real test' of central bank's independence, analyst says The 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) JAKARTA/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.

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