Cambodia Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Oversight in Trust Sector

PHNOM PENH, May 26, 2026 (KPT) – Cambodian regulators are stepping up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing oversight in the trust sector, aiming to align with international standards and preserve the country’s low-risk rating, officials said Monday.

The Trust Regulator (TR) and the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit (CAFIU) jointly held a workshop in Phnom Penh on Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements for trustees and service providers.

Presided over by TR Director General Sok Dara and CAFIU head Heng Bomakara, the event sought to strengthen understanding and implementation of obligations under anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) rules.

Authorities said the initiative supports Cambodia’s Second National Risk Assessment Report on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (NRA II), released in February, which identified the trust sector as low risk.

The TR noted that stronger compliance is vital as Cambodia expands financial and trust services, builds investor confidence and promotes transparency.

The workshop also reinforced Cambodia’s commitment to standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the OECD Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, and other international frameworks.