Monday, 26 January 2026—During the International Relations Alumni Sharing Session at President University, Nabil Fendri Prabowo, an alumnus of the International Relations Study Program from the 2018 batch and currently serving as Financial, Procurement, and Retail Business Auditor at PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk, highlighted how financial systems can directly influence international relations and economic diplomacy.

He explained ongoing efforts to integrate QR payment systems across borders through local currency settlement mechanisms aimed at boosting tourism and cross-border transactions. According to him, this initiative also reflects a broader movement to reduce dependence on the US Dollar, which may influence foreign policy through various economic stakes.

Emphasizing the role of financial institutions, he stated, “a bank is not an entity that sells money, but they sell trust, security, and convenience.” His remarks underlined how finance plays a strategic role in shaping international cooperation and economic diplomacy.