Background
On February 4, 2026, His Excellency Rath Sovannara, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, representing Governor Dr. Chea Serey, held a meeting with Jerome Ferreria, an investment expert from the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF). The meeting took place at the National Bank of Cambodia headquarters in Senseiok Building.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The purpose of the meeting was to update the National Bank on CGIF’s current operational status, strategic plans, and its participation in developing Cambodia’s bond market. CGIF has actively supported market development by organizing workshops and conferences to raise awareness of the capital market and promote local currency bond issuance. These initiatives aim to build investor confidence by providing guarantees on bond issuances.
Mr. Ferreria expressed interest in expanding Cambodia’s capital market further, with an emphasis on enhancing regional cooperation through cross-border bond issuance by Cambodian enterprises.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
His Excellency Rath Sovannara praised CGIF’s active role in fostering the development of Cambodia’s bond market and strengthening investor confidence through issuance guarantees. The National Bank pledged support for CGIF’s upcoming high-level conference and committed to assigning senior officials to participate as speakers, signaling continuing collaboration to deepen financial market infrastructure and regional integration.
Official Source
National Bank of Cambodia Facebook Post, February 6, 2026
