On 23 March 2026, Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, received a working delegation from the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), led by Rath Sophoan, Chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), at the National Bank of Cambodia’s Wat Phnom building.
The meeting focused on the implementation of the Accredited Director Program (ADP), a certificate program intended to promote corporate governance in companies, with particular relevance to the banking and financial sector.
Background
During the meeting, the IBF delegation presented the purpose of the ADP, describing it as a program designed to strengthen corporate governance standards among company directors and leadership, especially in banking and finance. The delegation also reported on the progress of the program’s implementation and sought further guidance on improving its quality and relevance to developments in Cambodia’s banking sector.
Key Discussions
Governor Chea Serey expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved by IBF, noting its alignment with the objective of developing human capital in the banking sector in both quantity and quality. She also expressed support for the ADP and provided recommendations intended to improve the effectiveness of the program’s implementation.
In addition, the Governor encouraged IBF to strengthen close cooperation with the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS).
Institutional Relevance
The item is relevant to governance capacity-building in the banking and financial sector, particularly in relation to director training and corporate governance practices. It records the National Bank of Cambodia’s engagement with sector institutions on professional development and governance-oriented training.
Official Source
National Bank of Cambodia, Facebook post published on 23 March 2026.
