Financial Sector Regulation
National Bank of Cambodia issues updated Prakas on Emergency Liquidity Assistance
The National Bank of Cambodia issued Prakas No. B37.026.204 Prokor (dated 20 March 2026) on Emergency Liquidity Assistance for deposit-taking banking and financial institutions, replacing Prakas No. B7-015-153 Prokor (dated 17 March 2015). The Prakas establishes an updated framework for providing emergency liquidity assistance as a last-resort option for institutions facing temporary liquidity problems, with the stated objective of mitigating systemic risks and preserving financial stability, and notes that such assistance will be provided prudently under clear conditions and risk management principles. (National Bank of Cambodia · link)
Securities and Capital Markets Oversight
Securities regulator discusses creation of a blacklist for the securities sector
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia reported a working meeting (20 March 2026) led by its Deputy Director General and FinTech Working Group Chair to discuss preparing a “blacklist” in the securities sector to support management and supervision of regulated business entities; guidance was provided to ensure the list is comprehensive and usable in practice. (Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia · link)
Consumer Protection and Market Enforcement
Fuel retail price, quality, and quantity inspections reinforced under Ministry of Commerce guidance
The Consumer Protection, Competition and Fraud Repression Directorate-General (CCF) reported continued joint inspections (20–21 March 2026) of fuel stations/depots to monitor retail pricing and verify fuel quality and quantity, with support from a mobile fuel-testing laboratory and coordination with provincial Commerce and Mines & Energy officials. The action is linked to the Ministry of Commerce guidance dated 14 March 2026 on ensuring normal supply conditions and preventing irregular price increases; CCF also publicized reporting channels (hotline 1266 and listed phone numbers) and warned of legal procedures against operators engaged in dishonest practices such as false stock claims or selling above notified retail prices. (CCF · link)
Immigration and Cross-Border Controls
General Department of Immigration reports deportation of 1,556 undocumented foreign nationals (16–19 March 2026)
The General Department of Immigration reported that, during 16–19 March 2026, it deported 1,556 undocumented foreign nationals (278 women) of 21 nationalities. The update states that 776 Vietnamese nationals (183 women) were deported in connection with online scam cases. (General Department of Immigration – GDI · link)
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