Dr. Chea Serey Urges Public and Private Institutions to Strengthen Cooperation on Safe, Responsive Digital Finance

Her Excellency Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, has urged public and private institutions to strengthen cooperation to develop a safe digital financial system that responds to society’s needs.

Speaking at a roundtable titled “Advancing Digital Connectivity: Aligning National Digital Infrastructure with Global Financial Networks” at the recent Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Governor highlighted the importance of strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between public- and private-sector institutions. This would help ensure that the development of digital financial systems and payment connectivity meets both market needs and the public interest.

She added that public institutions must continue to understand technological developments and new business models, while the private sector should gain a clear understanding of regulators’ principles and concerns, particularly regarding consumer protection, financial stability, and the safety and resilience of the system.

She stressed the need to use clear, accessible language and maintain open dialogue among stakeholders to build mutual understanding and identify shared solutions. In this context, cooperation between the public and private sectors will become increasingly important to ensure that financial and technological innovation progresses alongside safety, efficiency and the public interest.