AKP Phnom Penh, April 30, 2025 --

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) organised here on April 29 a workshop on raising awareness and promoting the issuance of securities under the theme "New Mechanism for Financing through the Issuance of Debt Securities under the Medium-Term Note Framework.

H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director General of the SERC, presided over the workshop with senior management and officials from all relevant departments of the SERC, the Cambodia Stock Exchange, listed companies, law firms, securities firms, audit firms, financial advisory firms, guarantors, commercial banks, and insurance companies in attendance.

The workshop aimed at promoting and raising awareness regarding the issuance of debt securities through a new channel in addition to the existing issuance channels to the listed companies, potential issuers, Cambodia securities exchange, market participants and other related parties in securities sector.

In the workshop, he stated that in recent years, Cambodia has made remarkable progress in economic growth and infrastructure development. 

However, as the country transitions toward a more competitive, diversified, and resilient economy, it is imperative for the SERC to strengthen its infrastructure, expand its scope and transparency, and develop new financial instruments to meet market needs, he added. 

“The issuance of bonds under the Medium-Term Note Framework will serve as a new, simple, and flexible mechanism for companies to effectively raise capital. Under this framework, companies can issue bonds in multiple consecutive tranches with a one-time package approval from the regulator,” he said. 

By Chea Vannak