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Overview of the requirements for establishing Asset Management Institution in Cambodia

18 June 2026 by Jipyong

On 19 February 2026, the financial regulator of Cambodia, the National Bank of Cambodia (the “NBC”), promulgated Prakas No. B37-026-113 on Conditions for Asset Management Institution (“Prakas on AMI”) to create a regulatory framework for the licensing of asset management institutions in Cambodia.  A licensed asset management institutions can acquire and manage non-performing loans and associated collaterals from banks and other financial institutions in Cambodia, allowing such banks and financial institutions to manage their loan portfolios, improve asset quality and strengthen their balance sheets.