Finance, Tax & AML

The Finance, Tax & AML category covers Cambodia’s policy and governance framework for taxation, banking supervision, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, fiscal administration, financial reporting, and related compliance obligations affecting public and private sector entities. This page aggregates official policy updates, regulatory changes, institutional actions, and government developments in Cambodia, providing a structured reference for tracking legal requirements, enforcement trends, and broader sector-level developments in financial governance and fiscal compliance.

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March 20, 2026

National Assembly Representatives Join 46th Anniversary Ceremony for Reintroduction of the Riel

The National Assembly’s Second Committee leadership participated in the 46th anniversary ceremony marking the reintroduction of the Cambodian riel, held at the National Bank of Cambodia’s Banking Technology Institute on 20 March 2026. The event included the presentation of joint research by the National Bank of Cambodia, UNDP, and the National Assembly on dollarization, currency usage in the public sector, and policies to promote use of the riel.

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March 19, 2026

National Bank of Cambodia Meets Bank of China Delegation on Financial Cooperation

The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia received a high-level delegation from Bank of China, led by the Chief Executive of Bank of China Hong Kong, to discuss Cambodia’s financial sector opportunities. The discussion covered potential expansion of Bank of China’s operations, possible new financial instruments, and measures to promote wider use of the riel in financial transactions.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment Publishes Educational Note on Carbon Credits

The Ministry of Environment released an editorial-style explainer outlining the concept of carbon credits as financial instruments linked to greenhouse gas emission reductions. The note describes how carbon credits are generated, traded, and used as an incentive mechanism to support sustainable development and climate change mitigation. It provides a non-regulatory overview aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about carbon offset and pricing mechanisms.

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March 19, 2026

SERC and NCDD Discuss Potential Cooperation on Climate Finance Projects

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia met with the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development to discuss climate change adaptation investment projects. The meeting focused on gathering experience, challenges, and recommendations related to potential cooperation on climate finance and environmental, social and governance projects via the Cambodian securities sector.

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March 19, 2026

SERC Leadership Attends 2025 Annual Review of Public Financial Management Reform Phase 4

The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia participated in the 2025 annual review meeting of Phase 4 of the Public Financial Management Reform Program at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting examined and discussed the 2025 annual monitoring and evaluation report under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.

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