Background
On 13 March 2026, H.E. Dr. Vin Pheakdey, Deputy Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), led colleagues in a virtual meeting with the State Securities Commission of Vietnam and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The participation was conducted with authorization from H.E. Sou Socheat, Director General of SERC and Co-Chair of the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Financial Literacy and Capacity Building Working Group.
Scope of Application
The meeting concerned regional cooperation in the capital markets sector, specifically discussions on capacity building and the promotion of financial literacy in ASEAN. It also covered the possible organization of a challenge program related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the source, the meeting was held to discuss establishing cooperation with ICAEW on capacity building and advancing financial literacy in ASEAN through an ESG-related challenge program. The source describes the meeting as having proceeded smoothly and fruitfully.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update indicates ongoing institutional engagement by Cambodia’s securities regulator with regional and international counterparts in areas relevant to capital market development, professional capacity building, and financial literacy. The source does not announce a new rule, binding measure, or compliance requirement.
Official Source
Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), Facebook post dated 14 March 2026, referring to a meeting held on 13 March 2026.
