Background
On 12 March 2026, H.E. Dr. Vin Pheakdey, Deputy Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), led a meeting to discuss a draft prakas on the licensing and supervision of securities financing businesses.
According to the announcement, the meeting was attended by deputy directors of department, heads of division, deputy heads of division, and officials from the Securities Intermediaries Supervision Department.
Scope of Application
The draft prakas concerns the licensing and supervisory framework for securities financing businesses. Based on the announcement, the discussion falls within SERC’s regulatory oversight of securities intermediaries and related market activities.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The official notice states that SERC conducted a discussion meeting on the draft prakas. It identifies the subject of the draft as licensing and supervision of securities financing businesses.
The announcement does not set out the detailed provisions of the draft prakas, nor does it state adoption, entry into force, or compliance deadlines.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This development is relevant for market participants because it indicates that SERC is preparing a formal regulatory instrument for securities financing business activity. For businesses, the long-term significance lies in the prospect of a defined licensing and supervisory regime once the instrument is finalized and issued.
At this stage, the announcement documents a regulatory drafting process rather than a final rule.
Official Source
Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), Facebook post dated 12 March 2026, concerning a meeting on the draft prakas on licensing and supervision of securities financing businesses.
