‘My First STOCK 2025’ exhibition sees strong turnout, Socheat says

‘My First STOCK 2025’ exhibition sees strong turnout, Socheat says

‘The active participation of the public in the Cambodia Stock Market Exhibition 2025 has shown that Cambodia’s securities market is moving toward a new stage of growth.’

Cambodia’s securities sector marked another milestone as the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC), in collaboration with the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX), concluded the “My First STOCK” 2025 exhibition (November 28-30), at AEON Mall Phnom Penh, according to SERC’s statement on Tuesday.

The exhibition opened under the presidency of Hong Sok Hour, Royal Government Delegate in charge as Chief Executive Officer of the CSX, alongside Pen Vutha, Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The closing ceremony on November 30 was presided over by Sou Socheat, Director General of SERC.

According to the SERC, the three-day event aimed to raise public awareness of Cambodia’s growing securities market and promote broader participation among both local and foreign investors.

The exhibition offered an opportunity for the public to engage directly with regulators, market operators, securities firms, issuers, and other key stakeholders to better understand the market’s role and benefits.

The event also marked the official launch of the CSX Trade Mobile Application Version 2, alongside a special promotion package for new investors. The package includes free investor identification numbers and trading accounts, as well as a full commission fee discount for new investors until the end of 2025.

Visitors were offered a range of activities, including booth displays, educational video screenings, information desks, presentations on the securities sector, options for offline and online account opening, games, entertainment performances, and lucky draws.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Sou Socheat said the strong turnout reflected the sector’s positive momentum. “The active participation of the public in the Cambodia Stock Market Exhibition 2025 has shown that Cambodia’s securities market is moving toward a new stage of growth,” he said. “As the public gains a broader understanding and engages more in investment activities, it will help ensure a continuous and vibrant flow of capital, creating abundant financing resources for the Cambodian economy.”

He added that sustained sector growth required close cooperation among market stakeholders to widen public understanding of the market’s long-term benefits. “This reflects our collective efforts to support the development of Cambodia’s securities market and to enhance personal financial management among Cambodians, contributing to national economic development,” he said.

CSX CEO Hong Sok Hour echoed this sentiment, stressing that stock investment generates both personal and national gains. “Investing in stocks is an excellent choice not only for personal benefit, but also for socio-economic development,” he said. “With even a small amount of capital, investors can create passive income, while enterprises seeking to expand operations are able to access capital more easily through the market.”

The exhibition also featured commentary from leading financial experts, including In Channy, President and Group Managing Director of ACLEDA Bank Plc, and Prum Virak, Chairman of CamEd Business School. The programme concluded with the presentation of awards, certificates, and commendations to securities firms, listed companies, media partners, and event sponsors for their contributions to sector development.

This year’s event was supported by major sponsors, including ACLEDA Bank Plc, PWSA, PAS, PPAP, MJQE, GTI, Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ Plc, Canadia Bank, Cambodia Public Bank, RHB Securities (Cambodia) Plc, SBIR, Royal Group Securities Plc, Cambodia Securities Plc, Yuanta Securities (Cambodia) Plc, Golden Fortune Securities Plc, Cana Securities Ltd, Campu Securities Plc, and ACLEDA Securities Plc.

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