Cambodia Investment Review
ACLEDA BANK PLC. (“ACLEDA BANK”) – the first commercial bank listed its securities in Cambodia—officially announced today that Ministry of Economy and Finance (“MoEF”), The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (“UN Women”), Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (“SERC”) and Cambodia Securities Exchange (“CSX”) collaborated with ACLEDA BANK to conduct “Ring The Bell for Gender Equality for All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment”.
This Ring the Bell for Gender Equality was celebrated under the highest presidency of H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegation of Royal Government in charge as Director General of the SERC, H.E. Keov Chakriya, Secretary of State of the MoEF, H.E. Hong Sok Hour, Royal Government Delegate in Charge as CEO of the CSX, Mr. Joseph Scheuer, UN Resident Coordinator and Representative of UN Women Cambodia, Ms. Kanu Negi, First Secretary of Australian Embassy in Cambodia, and Mrs. Mar Amara, President & Group Managing Director at interim of ACLEDA BANK as well as attended by His/Her Excellencies, Oknha, ladies, gentlemen, representatives of ministries and institutions, and national and international distinguished guests.
Champion The Rights and Empowerment Of Women and Girls
Mrs. Mar Amara, President & Group Managing Director at interim of ACLEDA BANK, said that, “I would like to express my gratitude to the UN Women and UN Global Compact, as well as relevant regulators, including SERC & CSX, for co-organizing today’s Ring the Bell for All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment. On this special occasion, we come together not only to raise awareness but to enhance a movement that champions the rights and empowerment of women and girls everywhere. As a leading commercial bank in the banking sector, ACLEDA Bank actively engages in the diversity and inclusion challenge, ensuring that women’s voices are heard and valued employees at all levels. Together, we advocate for gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls, thereby ensuring wider social and economic benefits.
Significant Trend Towards Inclusivity and Diversification
Taking this important opportunity let me summarize bank’s information at the end of February 2025, the total number of employees of ACLEDA Bank, there are 11,924 employees with 4,691 women overall accounting for 39.34% (including 4 female and 4 male top managers) under my direct leadership as well as there are a total of 2,130 employees in management level, of which 696 are women, accounting for 32.68%.
In addition, ACLEDA Bank has a total of 19,891 public shareholders, including 8,101 females, accounting for 40.73%. This indicates a significant trend towards inclusivity and diversification in the investment landscape, highlighting the growing role of women in financial markets. We believe that gender equality is not just a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. When women and girls are empowered, entire communities thrive. Their contributions to the economy, society, and culture are invaluable, and it is our duty to ensure that they have the opportunities and support they need to succeed.”
About ACLEDA BANK
ACLEDA BANK, has 4 subsidiaries including ACLEDA University of Business Co., Ltd., ACLEDA Securities Plc., ACLEDA Bank Lao Ltd., and ACLEDA MFI Myanmar Co., Ltd. as well as a representative office in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. By the end of December 2024, ACLEDA BANK had US$10.83 billion in total assets and US$8.36 billion in total savings deposits with over 5.52 million customers. ACLEDA BANK had more than 0.54 million business partners and 4.48 million subscribers for ACLEDA Super App.
