Background
The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) issues and oversees licenses for trustee companies operating in the securities sector, including firms that hold assets and act as custodians or trustees for investment vehicles and client accounts.
On 31 August 2026, SERC removed the Trustee Company License of The First China Investment And Trust Co., Ltd at the company’s request; the company was recorded with a registered headquarters at Vtrust Tower, 6th Floor, Street 169, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh.
Scope of Application
The Trustee Company License regulated by SERC applies to legal entities providing fiduciary, custody, or trust services for securities and client assets within Cambodia’s regulated capital markets. Licensed trustee companies are subject to SERC’s licensing regime, reporting obligations, and any conditions set by the regulator while authorized to operate.
Key Provisions or Decisions
SERC recorded the company’s request for license removal and executed an administrative decision to delete the trustee license from its register. The regulator published the removal notice through its official communication channels to inform market participants and the public of the change in the firm’s licensing status.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Removal of a trustee company license ends the firm’s authorized capacity to provide trustee or custodial services under SERC’s licensing framework; clients and market counterparties should verify current trustee arrangements and seek alternative licensed providers where necessary.
Businesses in the securities sector should update compliance records and disclosures that referenced the firm as a licensed trustee, and ensure any transfers of client assets or responsibilities follow applicable legal and contractual obligations.
Official Source
Announcement posted by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia on 31 August 2026: https://www.facebook.com/serc.gov.kh/posts/pfbid02iC9GkcNZGDfrP3Bfg2YT3wZicBYvp4SYTPSSXAEUNFbGD7WV6UVdUwBR6zX8XvuBl
