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CorporateConnections Cambodia Annual Expo 2025: Construction, Business Services, Food & Beverage and Hospitality
Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc. was honored to participate in the “CorporateConnections Cambodia Annual Expo 2025: Construction, Business Services, Food & Beverage and Hospitality” held on 28th November 2025. We were delighted to host our booth and engage with the many attendees who visited and took part in our activities. Your interest and participation truly made our presence at the event meaningful. Stay connected with us for more upcoming opportunities and events!
Let’s Talk Investment! Insights on Collective Investment Scheme!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 21st November 2025 at ACLEDA Securities Plc.. Your questions, enthusiasm, and participation made the discussion on Collective Investment Schemes both engaging and meaningful. We appreciate the opportunity to share practical investment knowledge and help build financial confidence within the community. We’re excited to continue this learning journey with you in our upcoming December session. Stay tuned so you wouldn't miss the next one!
training session on "Promoting Financial Literacy Awareness of the Securities Sector" Part 2
Afternoon of November 12, 2025, representatives from Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc. participated in a training session on "Promoting Financial Literacy Awareness of the Securities Sector" organized by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in collaboration with The Westline School, (Santhormok Branch). During this training session, with the approval of the management of Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc., Mr. Taing Hoy, Legal and Compliance Officer, delivered a presentation on "Personal Financial Planning During and After Graduation" guiding participants on how to effectively manage and plan their long-term financial savings. The training aimed to promote financial literacy among the students, encouraging effective saving habits and smart investment practices to help them plan for long-term financial stability.
training session on "Promoting Financial Literacy Awareness of the Securities Sector"
Afternoon of November 11, 2025, representatives from Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc. participated in a training session on "Promoting Financial Literacy Awareness of the Securities Sector" organized by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in collaboration with ACLEDA University of Business (AUB). During this training session, with the approval of the management of Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc., Mr. Sok Chantola, Deputy Sales & Marketing Manager, delivered a presentation on "Personal Financial Planning During and After Graduation" guiding participants on how to effectively manage and plan their long-term financial savings. The training aimed to promote financial literacy among university students, encouraging effective saving habits and smart investment practices to help them plan for long-term financial stability.
Trust Forum 2025
Mr. Eric Loo, CEO and Executive Director of Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc., was honored to participate in the Trust Forum 2025, held on October 31, 2025, at Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel. The event, themed “A Trust Business Platform and Legal Compliance,” provided an important platform for discussions surrounding family trusts, the strategic direction of Cambodia’s trust sector, and efforts to promote a robust and transparent trust business environment. Through his attendance, Mr. Eric expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to conversations that support the continued development of Cambodia’s trust industry.
Banjaran AMC Joins the Annual Securities Conference 2025
Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) PLC. is honored to participate in the Annual Securities Conference 2025 held on October 7th! We were delighted to engage with participants who visited our booth throughout the event. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Dr. AUN Pornmoniroth, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, Chairman of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority, and H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC).
Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Recognized for Its Contribution to Cambodia’s Financial Market
We’re truly honored to be one of the sponsors of the Annual Securities Conference 2025! Held on October 7th, 2025 in the Annual Securities Conference 2025 at Sokha Hotel, Mr. Eric Loo, CEO & Executive Director of Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc. received a certificate of recognition from H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director General of SERC in this remarkable event—organized by the SERC, brought together leaders and professionals across Cambodia’s securities sector to discuss Sustainability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Resilience. Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) PLC. is proud to support the continued growth and innovation of Cambodia’s financial market!
Mr. Aaron Ng Advocates Unit Trust Investment Strategies at the Annual Securities Conference 2025
Mr. Aaron Ng , CEO of Banjaran Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), delivered an impactful presentation on “Investing in Unit Trust Funds in Cambodia: Diversity Your Investment And Minimize Your Risks” in the Annual Securities Conference 2025, organized by the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), on October 7th, 2025, Sokha Hotel. Presided over by H.E. Dr. AUN Pornmoniroth , Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Chairman of the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority. Mr. Aaron session provided valuable perspectives on the growth potential of Cambodia’s capital market and the crucial role of unit trust funds in minimizing risks and diversifying investments
Earth Warriors Day 2025: Green Cambodia, Clean Future
Banjaran Asset Management (Cambodia) Plc. is proud to once again join Earth Warriors Day 2025 on 30th September in Koh Rong City, Sihanouk Province! As a sponsor of this meaningful cause, we are happy to committed to a Clean Cambodia, Clean Future — ensuring it remains a treasure for future generations. Together with fellow Earth Warriors, our team helped collect a total of 200 kg of waste, making a real impact in preserving the island’s natural beauty.
Market Outlook
2026 February Market Outlook: From U.S. Policy Turmoil to Mixed Signals Across Asia
The geopolitical scene in the US has been uncertain and volatile. The January jobs report exceeded expectations, though employment gains were largely concentrated in the healthcare sector. Kevin Warsh, known for his hawkish stance, has been nominated as the next Federal Reserve Chair, though this remains to be confirmed by the Senate. In the past week, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) tariffs. In return, the Trump administration acted quickly to impose 10% global tariffs, and immediately raised to 15% that will remain effective for 150 days under a separate trade law. These developments have contributed to a weakening US dollar, which is further exacerbated by rising US-Iran military tensions. Gold extended its rally and reached new highs, while silver surrendered most of its gains. Investors remain cautious amid sharp swings in these traditional safe haven assets. In Asia, market performance has been mixed. Indonesia experienced its largest stock crash since 1998, whereas South Korea and Taiwan delivered strong returns. Markets have shown heightened sensitivity to the external macro environment, resulting in intermittent pullbacks. Most recently, Chinese stocks rose as IEEPA tariffs were removed as China is set to face lower duties on shipments to the US. The Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng indexes also experienced recent declines, as is expected due to thin trading volumes during the Lunar New Year holiday season. Overall sentiment towards Asian equity markets amid the uncertain global political climate remains positive. Against this backdrop, we continue to diversify across different markets and sectors while remaining selective to stock selection, particularly within the technology sector. We continue to maintain a disciplined, bottom-up approach in portfolio construction.
2026 January Market Outlook: A Month That Redirected Market Attention
The New Year began with subdued volatility, but the calm was subsequently shattered by geopolitical events, notably US’s desire to take over Greenland for its strategic Arctic Circle argument. Demand for gold and silver skyrocketed with prices hitting new fresh highs. However, these high precious metal prices can create a range of challenges for precious metal-dependent industries like solar panel makers and EV producers which use silver as part of their components in their production. This may further impact the profitability of the solar panel makers which are already facing an oversupply situation. Asian markets started the year mixed but with some positive moves. Several key themes are driving the markets, central amongst them is a strong Asian IPO pipeline especially in Hong Kong and India. Other country-specific themes that are driving the markets include the deployment of funds from the Equity Market Development Programme in Singapore. The Korean Kospi has exceeded their President’s target, with technology companies fueling the rally on accelerated semiconductor demand. China surprised with an export outperformance with a record 2025 trade surplus, plus resurgent interests in AI-related tech names. While in Japan, performance is mixed where there are concerns with the volatility and soaring yields in the Japanese Government Bonds market. In 2025, US technology stocks dominated investor attention for much of the year, later turning to precious metals commodities. This period also underscored the importance of diversification and currency exposure beyond the US. With growth now amplifying across global markets, moderate softening of the US dollar may act as a drag on returns from US assets. Against this backdrop, we retain our emphasis on broadening exposure to other markets and sectors while being mindful of our stock selection, particularly in the technology sector. We continue to maintain a disciplined, bottom-up fundamental approach in portfolio construction.
2025 December Market Outlook: Protecting Value as Risks Reprice.
The hawkish rate cut signaled the Fed’s caution, even as tariff-related inflation pressures appeared to be fading. November’s jobs report suggested a subdued consumer environment. Unemployment had risen to its highest level since 2021, and retail sales remained unchanged despite Black Friday sales. Though the Trump administration has softened its language on China, recent developments highlight the delicate truce in their trade war. The U.S. has restricted China’s access to technology, such as permitting limited Nvidia chip exports, and formed an international partnership to counter China’s rare earth dominance. Across Asia, the picture remains mixed. The weaker U.S. dollar alleviates pressure on currency weakness in countries like Indonesia, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. The Bank of Japan have responded to the Fed’s rate cut by raising interest rates by a quarter point in a widely expected decision. In China, the economy continues to be supported by sustained capital inflows and the boom in exports while pivoting away from dependence on U.S. consumers. This was in spite of the property sector slump, missed industrial production expectations, weak retail sales, and unchanging unemployment rates. Measures to drive consumption appear ineffective, and rising trade frictions with countries beyond the U.S are weighing on sentiment. Investors are increasingly watchful for signs of an AI-driven bubble, including circular financing risks inflating valuations, where such dynamics could unwind abruptly. Against this backdrop, investors face a strategic dilemma - rein in AI exposure ahead of a potential bubble popping, or double down to capitalize on game-changing technology breakthroughs. In response, we are positioning portfolios defensively and broadening exposure to other sectors. This includes increasing allocations to commodities such as silver and gold, which can serve as stores of value, and consumer staples, that tends to offer more resilient demand. We continue to maintain a disciplined, bottom-up fundamental approach in portfolio construction.
2025 November Market Outlook: AI Bubble Alert
Mega-cap chip making company Nvidia Corp (“Nvidia”) became the first company to hit $5 trillion market capitalisation, likely due to U.S. President Trump’s comments ahead of the trade talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of October. The talk resulted in a consensus on cooperation in expanding agricultural trade and pausing the rare-earths licensing regime for a year. Mid-November saw the conclusion of the record U.S. government shutdown, which lasted 43 days, and put an end to unpaid furlough and other government operations. Consequently, the October jobs report was cancelled due to insufficient data. The ambiguity around unemployment rates raised uncertainty about the state of the U.S. economy. Compounding concerns were exacerbated by growing anxieties about stretched valuations of an “AI bubble”, which led to a selloff towards the end of November. Similarly, the Asian equity market, primarily due to technology companies in the AI landscape, slumped after an initial rally in the previous month’s end. In the semiconductor space, South Korean company Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. reported an 80% surge in profit and SK Hynix Inc. continued to lead in chip memory. In China, different industries continue to diverge as technology companies grow while consumption and property remain a drag. In response, China’s policymakers are evaluating various measures to support the housing market. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell sharply, and losses were led by the tech heavy Korean Kospi index where the aforementioned Korean companies posted steep declines. Looking ahead, we remain cautious of the volatility in the markets. Due to concerns about inflated valuations for technology companies, the pullback observed in late November may have been a profit taking move or a price correction. Investors remain watchful for indicators of the widely discussed AI bubble, and signals for a potential burst. Against this landscape, we maintain a disciplined and balanced approach, grounded in bottom-up fundamental analysis in our portfolio construction.
2025 October Market Outlook: Between Tariffs and Growth — Searching for Stability
Towards the end of September, in an effort to protect American jobs, the Trump administration made surprised changes to immigration visa laws that target foreign talent, particularly those working in the U.S. technology sector. Amongst the heaviest users of this targeted immigration visa scheme include Amazon.com Services LLC, Meta Platforms Inc, Apple Inc and Google LLC. Later that month, the U.S. Immigration Service issued guidance that included exceptions, thus stabilising concerns. However, the labour market outlook remains uncertain with the shutdown of the U.S. government, which began on October 1st. Consequently, data reports such as the official U.S. monthly jobs report and the labour-intensive Consumer Price Index report would likely be delayed amidst the impending mass firing and unpaid furlough of certain segments of federal workers. In China, September data showed low domestic demand, a continued property downturn and the weakest economic growth in a year. With the ongoing US-China trade war, Chinese regulators have urged against the use of Nvidia chips completely, stating that domestic chips are adequate in delivering comparable computing power. As such, Chinese domestic chipmakers have benefitted from efforts to become self-sufficient, and this move should serve as a catalyst to grow the technology sector. China tightened exports of rare earth where products that contain certain rare earths or traces of it sourced from China will now require an export license. With a 70% share of global supply, the supply crunch would be felt by the U.S. and Europe. In response, the U.S. imposed a 100% import surtax on Chinese goods effective November 1st, ahead of the 90-day tariff truce that was set to end on November 9th. Despite the trade war uncertainty, Chinese exports rebounded in September from a slump in August, beating estimates and increasing 8.3% year over year while imports grew 7.4%. The sweep of high tariffs from the U.S. have led China to seek imports from other avenues, such as Brazil and Argentina for soybean, which has caused farmers in the U.S. to scramble for buyers. On the other hand, aggressive price competition among manufacturers in China have led to what has been termed ‘Chinese dumping’, where low prices due to Chinese imports are alarming domestic producers in India, Africa and South-east Asia. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic of the global markets. In the U.S., businesses and households are concerned over trade tariffs, changes to immigration laws and the shutdown of the U.S. government. The structural imbalance in China represented by slow domestic growth and heavy reliance on export further weighs on global financial markets and investor confidence. Despite the uncertainty, there were reports of pockets of positive news. Alternative data in the U.S. such as restaurant bookings and theatre box office receipts reflects resilient consumer activity. The number of seated diners was up 9% from last year and domestic box office grossed 13% more than the previous month.
2025 September Market Outlook: Bullish Trends Meet a Cautious Reality
August began with higher reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. on its trading partners. Notably, a 50% tariff on India that included a 25% penalty for purchasing Russian oil and weapons. Meanwhile, the U.S. and China extended a tariff truce for another 90 days to 10 November. Credit spreads narrowed further in August, indicating continued high investor risk appetite. Equity markets broadly advanced, reinforcing bullish sentiment amid strong earnings from technology driven firms. That said, investors are growing cautious about returns from technology and particularly, AI investments. Economic data indicated a struggling Chinese economy with low factory output, weak retail sales, troubled property sector and high unemployment. This raises the likelihood of policy support in the fourth quarter; economists suggest monetary easing and fiscal expansion. Despite underwhelming economic data, the Chinese stock market stands at a stark contrast to the economy with the Shanghai Composite Index at a 10-year high. Additionally, the government announced their aim to triple chip output in 2026. The reluctance of household spending is evident in the size of savings worth more than 60% of the total value of the Chinese stock markets, leading analysts to believe that the rally is supported by long-term and institutional investors. Key drivers include the strategic deployment of state funds, inflows from global institutional investors—such as major U.S. financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, as well as large Singapore-based funds—and increased participation by domestic mutual funds and insurers. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic. While trade frictions, sticky inflation, and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on sentiment, global activity remains resilient. Primarily driven by technology companies’ robust earnings, U.S. equities performed well, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record highs in August. Despite an initial pullback, markets have broadly rallied since, buoyed by expectations of two more rate cuts this year, moderating inflation, and resilient corporate earnings. Within Asia, institutional investors looking for diversification beyond U.S. assets are lured by China’s stock market bull run. Against this backdrop, we maintain a disciplined and balanced approach, grounded in bottom-up fundamental analysis in our portfolio construction.