Background
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) is the national authority responsible for supervising Cambodia’s securities market and developing sectoral rules. SERC routinely convenes internal and stakeholder consultations to review draft instruments and technical provisions prior to formal issuance.
A prakas is an administrative instrument used by Cambodian ministries and agencies to set detailed regulatory rules and procedures within a statutory framework. The Draft Prakas under discussion concerns regulatory arrangements for a futures market and would typically address market structure, trading and clearing arrangements, and the obligations of market operators and participants.
Scope of Application
The draft instrument under consideration is described as a Prakas focused on the futures market. Instruments of this type generally define which entities are subject to regulation, such as trading venues, clearing members, brokers, and other market participants involved in derivatives activity.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On 15 June 2026, H.E. SEANG Thirith, Deputy Director General of SERC, chaired a meeting to continue discussions on the Draft Prakas on the Futures Market. H.E. KEP Samphy, Director of the Securities Market Supervision Department, attended the session, and the Deputy Director General offered recommendations and proposed revisions to certain draft provisions.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The drafting and review process for a Prakas establishes the technical basis for subsequent compliance obligations and supervisory practices once the instrument is finalized. Clarified rules for a futures market can affect registration, reporting, and operational procedures for firms that participate in derivatives trading; stakeholders typically use consultation rounds to align draft text with market practices and risk-management expectations.
Official Source
Source: Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia social media post, 15 June 2026 — SERC Facebook.
