Journal of Economic Resilience and Sustainable Development
Vol. 3 No. 2: August (2026)

From traditional to digital: Managing public trust through innovative gold pawn regulation and governance

Muh. Akbar Fhad Syahril (Faculty of Law, Andi Sapada Institute of Social Sciences and Business, Parepare, South Sulawesi 91121)
Hamida Hasan (Faculty of Business, Andi Sapada Institute of Social Sciences and Business, Parepare, South Sulawesi Province, 91122)
Sadmir Karović (Faculty of Law University Travnik, Province Central Bosnia Canton, 72270)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Aug 2026

Abstract

Background: Technological changes and the demand for digital-based financial services have driven the gold pawn industry in Indonesia to undertake innovative governance and regulatory transformations to address the public's need for safe, fast, and transparent access to financing. Methods: This study uses a normative legal research approach that analyzes the synchronization of regulations, corporate governance principles, and harmonization of legal norms related to the digital gold pawn business by applying legal document analysis. Findings: The study results show that the implementation of digitalization expands the reach of services and improves operational efficiency. However, regulatory synchronization, data security, transaction validity, and consumer protection remain key challenges that require continuous policy adaptation. Conclusion: Strengthening adaptive governance and responsive regulatory updates are key to maintaining public trust in digital gold pawn services. Collaboration between regulators, industry players, and public education is crucial to support financial inclusion and protect public interests. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the harmonization of regulations for the gold pawn business in the digital era, highlighting the need for legal protection and technology-based governance strategies, and emphasizing the relevance of digital literacy for the sustainability of the pawn industry in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ERSUD

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

ERSUD aims to promote research that explores the intersection of economic resilience and sustainable development. The journal seeks to provide a platform for scholarly work that advances understanding of how economies can withstand and adapt to challenges while ensuring sustainable growth. ERSUD is ...