The National Bank of Cambodia is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for central banking, monetary policy, financial stability, and oversight of the banking and financial system. Its regulatory scope generally covers currency management, banking supervision, payment systems, prudential regulation, and compliance frameworks that support sound governance, market integrity, and institutional oversight across the financial sector. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to monetary management, banking regulation, and financial sector compliance in Cambodia.
National Bank of Cambodia led a bilateral meeting in Bhutan and signed an MoU with the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan to cooperate on payment systems, cyber-risk protection and green finance.
The National Bank of Cambodia reviewed implementation of 22 microfinance priority actions with the United Nations in Phnom Penh, assessing progress across regulatory and institutional measures in Cambodia's finance sector.
National Bank of Cambodia launched a cross-border payment service connecting Weixin Pay and the KHQR standard in Cambodia, enabling Chinese mobile-wallet users to pay at local merchants.
National Bank of Cambodia convened an inter-ministerial meeting to coordinate microfinance policy actions in Cambodia.
National Bank of Cambodia launched cross-border QR payment connectivity to allow Indian visitors to pay Cambodian merchants via mobile banking, expanding Cambodia's retail payment infrastructure.
Cambodia's National Bank of Cambodia officially launched a sustainable finance taxonomy for the banking sector, creating a standard classification framework for green economic activities. The policy framework targets energy, transport, and construction sectors to support sustainable investment and reduce greenwashing risk in Cambodia's financial system.
Cambodia’s National Bank launched the update of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy for 2026-2030 with support from ADB and UNCDF. The policy process focuses on digital finance, consumer protection, sustainable finance, women’s financial inclusion, and access for persons with disabilities.
National Bank of Cambodia Governor Chea Serey received a delegation from the Institute of Banking and Finance, led by the Association of Banks in Cambodia, to discuss the implementation of the Accredited Director Program aimed at strengthening corporate governance in companies, particularly in the banking and financial sector. The meeting addressed the program’s objectives, implementation progress, and recommendations to improve quality and alignment with developments in Cambodia’s banking sector.
The National Bank of Cambodia has 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 of 17 March 2015. The new Prakas establishes a framework for last-resort emergency liquidity support to institutions facing temporary liquidity problems, with the aim of mitigating systemic risks and maintaining financial stability.
The National Bank of Cambodia organized an event to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the reintroduction of the riel, featuring presentations on two joint research documents with the National Assembly and UNDP. The seminar also hosted a panel discussion on progress, challenges, and policies to promote the use of the riel in Cambodia.
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