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 and NBC Highlight Riel Use and Mandatory Public-Sector Rules

The National Assembly and the National Bank of Cambodia presented joint research on the use of currencies in Cambodia’s public sector, showing that most state revenues and expenditures are already conducted in riel. The presentation outlined short-term mandatory rules for using riel in all government-funded contracts, expansion of the Bakong system for payments, and the creation of an inter-ministerial committee led by the central bank to coordinate data sharing and manage exchange-rate risks.

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March 20, 2026

Ministers Review Progress of Public Financial Management Reform Phase IV

The Minister of Tourism participated in the 2025 annual review meeting on the implementation of Cambodia’s Public Financial Management Reform Program Phase IV, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. The meeting highlighted that Cambodia’s public financial system is improving, increasingly aligned with international standards, and enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

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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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