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Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) and Stronghold Trustee Collaborate on Market-Leading Public Investment Fund

Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) and Stronghold Trustee Collaborate on Market-Leading Public Investment Fund

Phnom Penh - A significant signing ceremony took place between Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) PLC and Stronghold Trustee Co., Ltd. The event, presided over by H.E. SOU Socheat, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), alongside other key officials, marked the collaboration for launching Cambodia’s first public fund and collective investment scheme.

Pending approval from the SERC, this initiative will be a landmark achievement in the Kingdom’s financial services sector, providing retail investors with alternative investment options beyond traditional bank deposits. The fund will be managed by Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia), with Stronghold Trustee serving as the trustee and Singapore-based Banjaran Asset Management as the investment adviser.

This collaboration will offer Cambodian investors access to international markets without the need to travel to financial centers like Hong Kong and Singapore. Hans Chen, CEO of Stronghold, expressed excitement for the launch, emphasizing the professionalism and expertise that Stronghold brings to the initiative. Ben Lee, Managing Director of Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia), highlighted the incorporation of international fund management practices and the training provided to local professionals in the fund management ecosystem.

Established in 2022, Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) operates under a fund management license issued by the SERC, as part of a joint venture with Banjaran Holdings Pte Ltd, Best Magnet Capital Co., Ltd, and Primo Plus Co., Ltd. Stronghold Trustee, the first licensed trustee under the Cambodian Trust Law, specializes in trust services tailored to client needs.

With approximately $5 billion in assets under management, Banjaran Asset Management Pte Ltd (BAMPL) in Singapore further solidifies its expertise in investment management, offering a variety of asset classes.

The launch of this public investment fund represents a pivotal step in Cambodia’s financial landscape, providing new wealth growth opportunities for local investors and setting the stage for future advancements in the sector.

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