Cambodia securities regulator warns of license revocation for AML non compliance

PHNOM PENH, Feb 18, 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia’s securities regulator has warned that firms failing to comply with anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws could face disciplinary action, including the loss of their licenses.

In a statement issued Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) said the measures aim to strengthen enforcement of the Law on Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and ensure effective compliance across the capital market.

The directive applies to reporting entities in the securities industry, including brokerage firms, derivatives brokers and other actors directly engaging with investors.

Under the new framework, violators may face warnings, fines, suspensions or license revocation. The regulator stressed that strict compliance is essential to maintaining transparency, preventing illicit financial flows and protecting the integrity of Cambodia’s capital markets.

Officials said the move reflects efforts to strengthen financial governance and align regulatory practices with international standards, reinforcing investor confidence in the country’s growing securities sector.