The Emerging Asia Pacific Capital Markets: Cambodia (CFA Institute)

The first equity listing on the Cambodian Stock Exchange (CSX) did not take place until 2012. Currently in Cambodia, seven companies are listed on the main board, and another six companies have issued eight bonds. The CSX is still small in size compared with its Asian neighbors’ bourses. Its development is also behind schedule given the urgent need of local corporations to find cheap and convenient sources of funding. Stocks and bonds on the CSX have had comparatively low returns historically when compared with less risky bank deposits or higher returns from real estate. READ MORE

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