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.
The National Bank of Cambodia reported that UNDP Cambodia will adopt the riel for its institutional operations and transactions. The central bank welcomed this cooperation, noting it will help further promote the use of the national currency.
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.
The Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia met with a World Bank delegation led by the Vice President for East Asia and Pacific to discuss Cambodia’s economic potential and supporting infrastructure development. The meeting also covered the banking sector’s role in economic development, related regulatory framework cooperation, and the intention to further strengthen institutional collaboration.
This update reports the participation of the National Bank of Cambodia's Deputy Governor in an international meeting on the resilience of international reserves, highlighting cross-central bank cooperation and asset management strategies, which holds long-term value for financial regulatory and monetary policy reference.
The Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia delivered a keynote speech outlining NBC’s policy to promote innovation for strengthening the banking and financial system’s resilience. This policy supports deepening regional economic integration and sustainable development, providing a valuable long-term reference for Cambodia’s financial sector governance and regional economic cooperation.
The 2026 IMF Staff Visit to the National Bank of Cambodia involved high-level discussions on Cambodia’s macroeconomic and financial sector outlook, including ongoing policy measures addressing key challenges. This meeting provides long-term reference value by documenting official macro-financial surveillance and cooperation efforts between Cambodia and the IMF.
This update reports on a March 2026 meeting between the National Bank of Cambodia and the EU-ASEAN Business Council delegation focused on enhancing banking and financial cooperation. It is valuable for long-term reference as it documents official engagement aimed at advancing Cambodia’s financial infrastructure and investment climate.
Cambodia’s National Bank hosted a seminar to disseminate the second national risk assessment report on anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing, providing a key reference for national strategy development and enforcement responsibilities.
The National Bank of Cambodia's deputy governor met with CGIF investment expert Jerome Ferreria to discuss updates on CGIF's operations, strategic plans, and efforts to develop Cambodia's bond market. The meeting highlighted CGIF's contributions to raising awareness and investor confidence through bond issuance guarantees and regional cooperation initiatives, underlining ongoing institutional collaboration for market expansion.
The National Bank of Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NPCI International Payments Limited to cooperate on cross-border payment and remittance between Cambodia and India. The agreement aims to develop digital connectivity and interoperability to support safe, convenient, and affordable official payment and remittance channels for citizens of both countries.
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