CGCC

Job Vacancy with CGCC – Deputy Manager of Legal and Company Secretariat, Deputy Manager of Project Management, IT Security Assurance, អ្នកបើកបរ

Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia Plc. (CGCC) is a state-owned enterprise established under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. CGCC was recently set up to improve financial inclusion and develop the growth of SMEs in Cambodia. It plays an important role in the economic development of the country.

We are expanding our team! Join us, If you want to be part of the team, CGCC is urgently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Deputy Manager of Legal and Company Secretariat

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist direct reporting line supervisor in drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts/agreements and memorandum of understanding between CGCC, participating financial institutions (PFIs), stakeholder and suppliers, court documentation, guidelines, policy, law and regulations, to support the operation of Legal and Company Secretary Department (LCS).
  • Assist in providing legal advice and solving legal matters to protect the CGCC’s interest.
  • Conducting research of legal information, laws, governmental regulations, rules, circulars, orders, instructions, and others and keeping up to date with changing legislation that may impact CGCC’s business and organizing legal libraries.
  • Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence and basic legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Translating legal documentation
  • Liaising with governmental regulators or authorities, legal counsel or lawyer, court on related matters and attending court process.
  • Organizing board and sub-board meetings, preparing agendas and papers for the meetings.
  • Convening and servicing meetings, taking minutes, drafting resolutions and meeting minutes, and arranging and maintaining these documents in an appropriate manner.
  • Coordinating with the Board and sub-board for related matters.
  • Drafting letters or documents on related matters and submit to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, other ministries or governmental authorities as necessary.
  • Maintaining corporate statutory documentations including constituent document, corporate document approved by relevant authorities, and filing any documents with relevant authorities
  • Attending any seminars, conferences, or events organized by CGCC, PFIs, stakeholders, ministries or governmental authorities.
  • Collaborate with direct reporting line supervisor in developing and delivering legal education and training programs to internal staffs to build capacity and to foster a culture of professional development.
  • Provide administrative support to LCS, including arranging files, tracking records, contract/agreements, other legal documents, travel arrangement, etc.
  • Complete other work as assigned by direct reporting line supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor of law or Master of law graduate having at least 3 year-experience in law firm, in-house legal in banks, financial institutions, or in any companies.
  • Having knowledge on relevant Cambodian laws and regulations, especially banking and finance laws and regulations.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels
  • Good organization and time management.
  • An ability to take initiative.
  • A flexible and practical approach to work.
  • Fluent in English and Khmer, both writing and speaking
  • Strong administrative skills and an aptitude for using IT software.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

 

Deputy Manager of Project Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in strategic planning to manage, develop, and execute projects that cater to market needs.
  • Assist in preparing of all project management aspects, including design, structure, cost estimation, workflow creation, and monitoring processes.
  • Assist in project execution, encompassing the development of launch plans, roll-out schedules, post-launch monitoring, and project evaluations.
  • Facilitate training sessions for both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct comprehensive market research and data analysis to formulate recommendations for CGCC product design and service delivery to meet market demands.
  • Oversee and analyse project rollouts, proposing activities to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Foster and maintain relationships with CGCC development partners and other international stakeholders.
  • Perform any other roles and responsibilities as assigned by management periodically.

Qualification Requirements

  • A minimum of master’s degree holder in Economics, Finance, Business, Management, Public Administration, or other related fields.
  • At least three years of working experience in project management or product development in the banking/financial industry or other related industries.
  • Proven coordination, communication, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team with a sense of responsibility, flexibility, adaptability, and ability to learn and work under pressure.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, maintain timelines, and manage/plan workloads effectively.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Khmer and English.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office Software

 

IT Security Assurance

Key responsibilities

Security Policy and Strategy:

  • Review and enhance the company’s IT security policy, standards, and processes to align with international security frameworks, best practices, and evolving regulations.
  • Collaborate in the implementation of robust security standards and policies across the company.

Security Assessments and Testing:

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing (including web application and network penetration testing), and security audits to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
  • Evaluate existing security controls and identify areas of non-compliance or vulnerability, recommending and implementing corrective actions.
  • Stay informed of the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities, proactively adapting security measures.

Security Operations and Incident Response:

  • Provide independent oversight on security operations, including patch management, vulnerability management, and configuration management.
  • Manage and monitor security logs, analyze security incidents, and implement appropriate response procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and remediate security incidents, ensuring timely containment and recovery.

Compliance and Training:

  • Assist in ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to information security-related laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to information security regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees to educate them on cybersecurity best practices and potential threats.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, to provide clear and concise security reports and recommendations.
  • Foster collaboration across departments to promote a culture of security awareness and shared responsibility.
  • Other security, infrastructure and application administration tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Qualification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
  • No prior experience in information security is required. We provide comprehensive professional training to help you acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Willingness to learn penetration testing methodologies, including web application and network penetration testing. Training for certifications such as OSCP, CEH, and other relevant security frameworks (e.g., CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001) will be provided.
  • We encourage recent graduates and IT professionals looking to switch roles to consider a career in IT Security Assurance.

 

អ្នកបើកបរ

ទំនួលខុសត្រូវសំខាន់ៗ

  • ដឹកជញ្ជូនបុគ្គលិកក្រុមហ៊ុន ក៏ដូចជាផលិតផល និងសម្ភារៈផ្សេងៗ ទៅកាន់ និងពីទីតាំងដែលបានបញ្ជាក់ដោយសុវត្ថិភាពទាន់ពេលវេលា។
  • ធានាបាននូវពេលវេលា និងការដឹកជញ្ជូនប្រកបដោយសុវត្ថិភាព និងបើកបរដោយសុវត្ថិភាពយានជំនិះការិយាល័យដែលបានចាត់តាំងដោយគោរពតាមច្បាប់ និងបទប្បញ្ញត្តិដែលបានកំណត់។
  • អនុវត្តភារកិច្ចផ្សេងទៀត និងការចាត់តាំងពិសេសណាមួយដែលត្រូវបានចាត់តាំងដោយអ្នកគ្រប់គ្រង និងនៅពេលដែលចាំបាច់សម្រាប់ CGCC ។

តម្រូវការគុណវុឌ្ឍិ

  • ការប្រាស្រ័យទាក់ទងគ្នាដោយពាក្យសំដី និងជំនាញអន្តរបុគ្គលដ៏ល្អ
  • ប័ណ្ណបើកបរដែលមានសុពលភាព (ប្រភេទ ​ឃ​ )
  • សមត្ថភាពក្នុងការរក្សាសុវត្ថិភាព និងសន្តិសុខទាំងភ្ញៀវខាងក្នុង និងខាងក្រៅ
  • ការយល់ដឹងច្បាស់អំពីផែនទី និងទិសដៅ និងច្បាប់ចរាចរណ៍។

 

Deadline: 31st July 2024

 

The Business Owner Who Received a Loan Guaranteed by CGCC

Agriculture is a key sector in supporting the national economic growth. Rice market also plays an important role in promoting agriculture. Chhun Thom Rice Mill was established in 1997, initially as a family business. After years of operation, customers know the brand and begin to trust our products. I have seen opportunities to expand this business, especially on technologies such as the purchase of additional rice mills and the expansion of the location of the mill.

I was introduced by ABA Bank staff about the loan guaranteed by CGCC which can provide me additional capital even without collateral. Thanks to the credit guarantee from CGCC, I was able to get more capital to expand my rice mill business.

I strongly believe that the CGCC’s credit guarantee really support my business, as well as other potential SMEs that lack collateral to get necessary capital from banks or microfinance institutions for their business expansion.

Read more: Meet the Business Owner Who Received a Loan Guaranteed by CGCC

CGCC and Bridge Bank Signed on Credit Guarantee Agreement to Support Businesses in Access to Guaranteed Loans

On 07 February 2024, Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) and Bridge Bank officially announced the partnership in the signing ceremony on the Credit Guarantee Agreement to provide support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and large enterprises, in easier access to bank’s loans with CGCC’s Guarantee for business development.

The partnership between CGCC, a state-owned enterprise, under the financial and technical guidance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Bridge Bank, a commercial bank with a commitment to support the local MSMEs, will enable Bridge Bank to expand the opportunity to be confident in providing the loans to financially viable businesses but lack of collaterals, by using credit guarantees of CGCC.

CGCC and Bridge Bank

Mr. Wong Keet Loong, Chief Executive Officer of CGCC said: “This partnership with Bridge Bank opens up a new channel for us to reach out to support the Bank’s SMEs in getting loans when they lack collateral.  Our participating FIs will evaluate the eligibility of SMEs for guaranteed loans as they know the financial needs and repayment capability of the borrowers. Our guarantees are vital to ensure the continuous supply of credit into the market to support more economic activities.”

CGCC and Bridge Bank

Mr. Richard Liew, CEO of Bridge Bank said: “SMEs are one of the backbones of Cambodia’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP growth as well as providing employment opportunities to all Cambodians. However, some of these businesses often face challenges in accessing financing to support their growth. That is where this partnership between Bridge Bank and CGCC comes in. Through this MoU, we hope to provide MSMEs with easier access to loans by leveraging CGCC’s expertise in credit guarantee services. This will help to mitigate the risk of default and enable us to offer more competitive loan rates, thus increasing the affordability of credit for MSMEs.”

Through this agreement, Bridge Bank has now become one of the 28 Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) of CGCC, committing to assisting business entities in line with the Government’s direction to support MSMEs. CGCC and Bridge Bank strongly believe that this partnership will be one of the key instrumental in addressing the financing gap faced by many MSMEs and will contribute to the growth and development of the country’s economy.

CGCC and Bridge Bank

About CGCC

CGCC is the only credit guarantee corporation in Cambodia, established by the decision of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, as a state-owned enterprise under the technical and financial guidance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The primary mission of CGCC is to provide credit guarantees to improve financial inclusion and support the growth of SMEs in Cambodia. Visit CGCC’s website for more information: www.cgcc.com.kh

 

About Bridge Bank

Bridge Bank provides a comprehensive range of banking products, such as loan services including home, automotive, personal, and business loans, as well as deposit services, payroll and remittance services.

Bridge Bank’s vision and mission are “to be your preferred financial partner of today and generations to come,” and “to provide financial services you can trust through our global service standards, making banking simple and secure.”

Please visit us for more details via www.bridgebank.com.kh​

Meeting Between CGCC ADB, and GGGI exploring the collaboration on Cambodian Green Sustainable Financing

On 06 December 2023, CGCC, led by Mr. Wong Keet Loong, CEO of CGCC, met with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to discuss on GGGI’s Switch Garment Project to promote sustainable energy practices in the Garment Sector in Cambodia.

The meeting also aimed to explore collaboration opportunities between CGCC, ADB, and GGGI to implement the Sustainable Green Financing Facility (SGFF), a blended financing facility comprising of credit guarantee, and technical assistance elements, to support sustainable development goal (SDG).

CGCC Participated in the Women Entrepreneurs Day to share on Government’s Mechanism to support women entrepreneurs

On 11​ November 2023, Mr. No Lida, Deputy CEO of CGCC, led CGCC team to participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association under the topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”. This meaningful event was attended by more than 150 participants from relevant institutions from the public and private sectors, as well as development partners.

CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”
CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”

During this event, Ms. San Sokrina, Manager of Product Development of CGCC, was a guest speaker in a panel discussion on “Government Support to Women Entrepreneurs Facing Global Economic Crisis”. During the panel discussion, Ms. San Sokrina shared CGCC’s Credit Guarantee Schemes, especially the Women Entrepreneurs Guarantee Scheme, which is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs’ access to finance to support their businesses, as well as key recommendations to women entrepreneurs on how to manage and gain access to business loans.

CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”
CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”
CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”
CGCC Team to Participate in the Women Entrepreneurs Day Organized by Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Association Under the Topic “The Challenges of Taxation on Women Entrepreneurs and Future Outlook”

Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province

On 15th September 2023, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) and Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) co-organized a seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin province in collaboration with Pailin Chamber of Commerce with more than 80 participants from Management and staff of participating financial institutions (PFIs) and small and medium business owners in Pailin and other provinces. The seminar was also presided over by H.E. Oknha. Lor Sun Cheang, President of Pailin Chamber of Commerce, Mr. No Lida, Deputy CEO of CGCC, Mr. Hun Vatha, Vice President of Cambodia Agricultural Corporative Alliance (CACA), and the presentations by representatives from LOLC Microfinance Institution and ABA Bank as well.

Through this seminar, small and medium business owners are informed about the benefits of guaranteed loans through CGCC’s participating financial institutions in response to the lack of collateral when applying for a loan to expand and rehabilitate their businesses more.

Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province
Dissemination Seminar on “Guaranteed Loans to Support the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises” in Pailin Province

CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee

From 11 September to 14 September 2023, CGCC team led by Mr. Hor Saopiseth, Manager of Centralized Operations of CGCC, visited provincial branches of selected participating financial institutions (PFIs) to discuss with the management and staff of the selected PFIs the implementation of CGCC’s credit guarantee schemes. The selected PFIs in 4 provinces including:

– Kampong Chnang province: ABA Bank and Chamroeun Microfinance

– Pursat province: Prince Bank, Canadia Bank and Chamroeun Microfinance.

– Battambang Province: Prince Bank, FTB Bank, and Maybank

– Pailin Province: LOLC Microfinance, Phillip Bank and ABA Bank.

The discussions with CGCC PFIs’ provincial branches in these 4 potential provinces provided opportunities for both CGCC and PFIs to enhance mutual understanding of credit guarantees and opportunities for PFIs to increase lending to borrowers that lack collateral when requesting loans.

CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee
CGCC visits PFIs provincial branches in Kampong Chnang, Pursat, Battambang & Pailin to Enhance Collaboration on the Credit Guarantee

CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia

On 7 to 11 August 2023, CGCC Delegation, led by H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and Chairman of CGCC, attended the 35th ACSIC Conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, hosted by Credit Guarantee Fund of Mongolia (CGFM), under the theme “Looking ahead: fostering green financing for sustainable development”.

CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia
CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia

During the conference, H.E. Chairman of CGCC gave a warm greeting remark to all the participants on credit guarantee mechanism, as a supplement to the sustainable financial state in Cambodia.

CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia
CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia

Moreover, Mr. KL Wong, CEO of CGCC, was also invited as a speaker to the panel discussion on “Design, Implementation and Monitoring: The Role of Credit Guarantee Schemes in Addressing the Perceived Higher Risks Associated with Green Finance Investments”.  In this panel discussion, Mr. KL Wong shared the progress of CGCC in developing a guarantee scheme to support green financing for sustainable development by collaborating with various government ministries and development agencies in supporting the country’s commitment to participate in reducing GHG emissions by about

CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia
From Left to Right: Mr. Tsogtsaikhan Sarantuya, Chairman of the 35th ACSIC Conference and Acting Executive Director of Credit Guarantee Fund of Mongolia (CGFM), Mr. Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry and Chairman of the Board of the CGFM, H.E. Ros Seilava, Chairman of CGCC, and Mr. Wong Keet Loong, CEO of CGCC

Through this conference, delegates from members/observers also got the chance to share and exchange their respective views on respective topics around green financing for sustainable development through expert insight discussions, plenary discussions, fireside chats, panel discussions, and keynotes, in which to bring the solidarity effort toward building and developing the green financing, a key driver of positive change, as it’s not just relevant but vital in the face of current environmental challenges.

The 35th ACSIC conference was participated by approximately 120 delegates representing members/observers of ACSIC from 13 countries in Asia including Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand.

ACSIC is the cooperation of largest Asia’s credit guarantee organization established in 1987, designed to improve the credit guarantee system, which currently is participated by 19 credit institutions of 13 Asian countries.

CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia
CGCC delegates during the official meeting with KODIT delegates: Mr. Choi Won Mok, Chairperson and CEO, Mr. Youn Jung-In, Policy Advisor, Mr. Hur Seung-Wook, Chief Director
CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia
CGCC Participated in the 35th Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) Conference in Mongolia

 

Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank

On July 17, 2023, the Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) and Canadia Bank, one of the leading commercial banks in Cambodia, signed an agreement on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme to provide guaranteed loans to micro, small and medium enterprises for retail and wholesale businesses in the country.

Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank
Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank

The agreement between CGCC and Canadia Bank on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme aims to support business including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their quick access without CGCC evaluates on guarantee application from the Participating Financial Institution (PFI) to formal loans even without collateral or insufficient collateral pledges for both working capital and investment or business expansion. By leveraging their respective expertise, both institutions are committed to facilitating the growth and development of SMEs, which are vital contributors to Cambodia’s economy.

In 2021, Canadia Bank was one of the first banks to participate in the Business Recovery Guarantee Scheme (BRGS) led by CGCC under Cambodia’s government initiative to support the recovery of SMEs in various sectors during and post-pandemic. The Bank has been awarded by CGCC as one of the Top Performing Financial Institutions in Cambodia with the highest guaranteed loans disbursed with CGCC for 2022.

With its strong presence in the Cambodian financial sector, the agreement signed between CGCC and Canadia Bank will further enhance their credit cooperation which, in turn, will provide a positive impact to the SME ecosystem as well empower entrepreneurs by providing sustainable financial options for their business growth and expansion.

Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank
Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank

Mr. Raymond Sia, CEO and Board Director of Canadia Bank, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with CGCC to further our commitment to supporting the growth of SMEs in Cambodia. With this agreement, Canadia Bank hopes that SMEs business owners will have more sustainable financial access to enhance their business capability and efficiency for more sustained operations.”

Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank
Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank

Mr. Wong Keet Loong, CEO of Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia, also excited of the cooperation. He said “This Portfolio Guarantee Scheme (PGS) is targeted specifically for businesses under the Retail and Wholesale Trade sector. It is designed to enhance lending to enable MSMEs in this sector to grow their business.  The PGS reinforces both CGCC and Canadia Bank’s commitment to support the growth of MSMEs, which are vital contributors to Cambodia’s economy and employment opportunities.”

“Canadia Bank has been the top provider of guaranteed loans and this partnership will further solidify the Bank’s position as a trusted and reliable source of financing for businesses in this sector.  This joint effort will further cement our commitment to improve financial inclusion and sustainable growth of MSMEs,” he added.

Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank
Signing Ceremony on Portfolio Guarantee Scheme Between CGCC and Canadia Bank

About Canadia Bank

Canadia Bank is a leading local and full-service commercial bank in Cambodia since 1991 and one of the largest commercial banks that holds commanding market shares in loans and deposits. In 2023, Canadia Bank was awarded “Best Retail Bank” by The Asian Banker and “The Best SME Bank” by the Digital Banker. The Bank has been recognized and awarded by The Asian Banker as “The Strongest Bank by Balance Sheet in Cambodia in 2019,” the “Best Managed Bank in 2022”, and “The Best Retail Bank” for 3 consecutive awarding years in 2020, 2021, and 2023.

As of April 2023, Canadia Bank has 68 branches and more than 400 self-service digital devices across Cambodia, such as ATMs, Cash Recycling Machines, Virtual Teller Machines, and Smart Card-Issuing Machines. For more information, please visit our website, www.canadiabank.com.kh.

About CGCC

CGCC is the first-ever credit guarantee corporation in Cambodia, established by the decision of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister as a state-owned enterprise under the technical and financial guidance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. CGCC’s main mission is to provide credit guarantees to lenders on loans made to businesses based on international standards to share the risk with lenders and to improve financial inclusion.

14th Board of Directors Meeting of Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC)

On 29 June 2023 at 2:00pm, CGCC organized the 14th Board of Directors Meeting at Rosewood Hotel under the chairmanship of H.E. Ros Seilava, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of CGCC’s Board of Directors, with the presence of members of the Board of Directors and the state controller.

14th Board of Directors Meeting of Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC)
14th Board of Directors Meeting of Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC)

The agendas of this 14th Board of Directors Meeting included: (1) CGCC Progress Report, (2) Internal Audit Report on Centralized Operations, (3) PGS with Canadia Bank Plc., Sathapana Bank Plc., and Prince Bank Plc., (4) Establishment of Investment Committee, (5) Whistle Blowing Policy, and (6) Others.

CGCC’s Board of Directors Meeting is regularly organized to review, endorse, and approve CGCC’s activities and progress, especially the credit guarantee schemes, to ensure the transparency and efficiency of CGCC.