Forex trading is legal in Cambodia under the Foreign Exchange Law of September 1997, which explicitly states there shall be no restriction on foreign exchange operations through authorized banks. The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) oversees derivative trading, including forex-related contracts, ensuring market integrity and trader protection (1).
Residents are permitted to hold foreign currencies freely and conduct foreign exchange transactions without limitations, though authorized banks must report transfers equaling or exceeding $10,000 USD to the National Bank of Cambodia. Loans and borrowings between residents and nonresidents may be freely contracted provided disbursements and repayments are made through authorized banks (1).
"The SERC plays a critical role in developing and regulating the derivatives market by ensuring its integrity, transparency, stability, and fairness through overseeing market, developing and implementing rules and regulations, enhancing transparency in trade reporting, protecting market participants and adopting and adapting further regulations."
Since 2017, Cambodia has permitted Contract for Difference (CFD) trading on foreign exchange rates as part of its derivatives market. SERC Director General H.E. Sou Socheat confirmed that CFD on foreign exchange represents the primary derivative product currently traded in Cambodia's securities sector, allowing investors to trade on currency pairs under regulatory oversight (2).
Source:
https://cdc.gov.kh/laws-and-regulations/foreign-exchange/
https://b2b-cambodia.com/news/serc-and-ifc-host-workshop-on-derivatives-market-aiming-to-further-deepen-cambodias-securities-sector/
Last updated: 15-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
