Cambodia Investment Review
Cambodia’s capital markets regulator is stepping up efforts to widen public investment participation, hosting its first-ever investor forum targeted specifically at civil servants. The event, held on May 9 at the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority Building, was organized by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) in collaboration with Royal Group Securities Plc. (RGS) and drew around 100 officials from various ministries and government institutions.
Themed “Long Term Investment in Securities Market”, the forum aimed to provide foundational knowledge on securities investing and encourage participants to consider Cambodia’s stock exchange as a viable channel for long-term financial growth.
Government Push for Financial Literacy
Speaking at the event, H.E. Sou Socheat, Director General of SERC, underscored the importance of informed investing in local companies. “We should invest in local stocks from companies we know, rather than putting money into a market we are unfamiliar with,” he told attendees. “If we lack knowledge of the market, we shouldn’t invest any cash at all.”
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The SERC chief also emphasized that protecting investor interests remains a core function of the regulator, which has been working closely with capital and provincial administrations, as well as private and academic institutions, to improve awareness of the local securities landscape.
Introducing Stocks as a Modern Investment Tool
RGS CEO Seng Chan Thoeun used the platform to highlight the advantages of stock investments over more traditional assets such as gold or real estate. “Stocks are advantageous due to their liquidity, ease of trading, and security,” he said. “Long-term investment in the securities market allows for wealth accumulation through gradual, systematic investments.”
The forum featured presentations from the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) and RGS, covering both theory and practical investing strategies. Participants also had the opportunity to register for investor ID numbers and trading accounts on-site, allowing them to immediately engage with the CSX Trade simulation platform.
Bridging Knowledge and Practice
The investor forum marked the first time government officials were formally engaged in a hands-on introduction to securities trading. Through Q&A sessions and real-time practice trading, the event aimed to transform civil servants from passive savers into informed, active investors.
By aligning theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the forum is part of a broader national strategy to deepen domestic capital market participation and foster a culture of long-term investing.
What’s Next?
The SERC is expected to continue rolling out similar educational initiatives across Cambodia, building on the momentum from this inaugural forum. Organizers hope that by starting with civil servants, the message of responsible, long-term investing will reach wider communities and contribute to the growth of Cambodia’s capital markets.
For more information:
- SERC: marketsup@serc.gov.kh
- CSX: info@csx.com.kh
- RGS: brokerage@royalgroupsecurities.com.kh
