KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2025 — Maybank International Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (MIH), part of the Maybank Investment Banking Group (Maybank IBG), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening Cambodia’s capital market ecosystem.
The renewed two-year MoU builds on the existing Cooperation and Technical Assistance Framework, first signed in 2020 and extended in 2023, to further deepen capacity building, regulatory knowledge sharing, and technical collaboration in support of Cambodia’s capital market development.
Since the initial partnership, Maybank IBG and SERC have engaged in multiple technical exchange sessions that have contributed to the development of Cambodia’s bond and derivatives markets, tax audit frameworks, and collective investment schemes.
Advancing Cambodia’s Capital Market Through Expertise Sharing
Under the new agreement, both organisations will focus on corporate governance, risk management, compliance, financial standards, and product innovation. The renewed partnership also aims to enhance investor participation and foreign investment inflows into Cambodia’s evolving capital market.
“This MoU marks another important step in the trusted and long-standing relationship between SERC and Maybank,” said H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in Charge as Director General of SERC.
“Cambodia’s securities industry continues to evolve, and this partnership provides valuable expertise in developing our regulatory framework, expanding product offerings, and nurturing human capital to support market growth. We look forward to deepening our cooperation to promote innovation, efficiency, and investor confidence in Cambodia’s capital market.”
Aligning with Cambodia’s Vision 2030 and 2050
Michael Oh-Lau, Chief Executive Officer of Maybank Investment Banking Group, said the collaboration comes at a pivotal juncture in Cambodia’s financial development.
“We are pleased to renew our collaboration with SERC at a pivotal moment for Cambodia’s capital markets and in support of Cambodia’s Vision 2030 and 2050,” he said.
“The Securities Sector Development Master Plan 2025–2035 charts a roadmap to diversify financial products, strengthen governance, and advance sustainable finance, areas where Maybank brings ASEAN-wide expertise, a proven track record, and regional connectivity. With a projected 4% economic growth in 2025 and rising infrastructure demand, Cambodia’s capital market holds strong potential to mobilise funds, particularly for sustainable infrastructure projects.”
Maybank’s Longstanding Presence in Cambodia
Maybank’s relationship with Cambodia spans more than 30 years. The bank today operates 21 branches nationwide, offering a full suite of banking and investment solutions supporting Cambodia’s growing economy.
Beyond conventional banking, Maybank Cambodia continues to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and exporters through initiatives such as the SME Export Finance Solution and Capacity-Building Programme, helping local businesses expand regionally and globally.
