Cambodia Investment Review
ACLEDA Bank Plc. officially listed its subordinated bond on the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) in a ceremony held at the exchange’s headquarters. The event was presided over by H.E. Dr. Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Chairman of the CSX Board of Directors, alongside key officials from the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC), and senior representatives from ACLEDA Bank.
Strengthening Cambodia’s Financial Market
The first tranche of the subordinated bond, issued on January 22, 2025, attracted strong investor interest, raising KHR 343.35 billion (approximately USD 85.8 million). The bank secured regulatory approvals from both NBC and SERC to issue a total of KHR 400 billion (USD 100 million) in subordinated bonds, with details on a second tranche to be announced in the future.
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ACLEDA Bank’s President & Group Managing Director, Dr. In Channy, highlighted the significance of the bond issuance, stating, “This offering provides investors with a new investment opportunity while contributing to the expansion of Cambodia’s capital market. It also strengthens ACLEDA Bank’s capital base, ensuring sustainable business growth with the trust of customers and the public.
The listing of ACLEDA Bank’s subordinated bond marks another milestone in the country’s financial market development, providing investors with a fixed-income investment option and helping the bank bolster its long-term capital. Subordinated bonds are widely used by financial institutions globally to support regulatory capital requirements and facilitate growth.
A Leader In Cambodia’s Banking & Financial Sector
ACLEDA Bank was the first commercial bank to list on the CSX, underscoring its role as a leader in Cambodia’s banking and financial sector. This bond issuance aligns with the bank’s broader strategy of raising domestic capital to support its lending activities, contributing to economic and social development.
With strong investor demand in the initial tranche, ACLEDA Bank is expected to announce further details on the second tranche in the coming months.
