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4.2 Supervisory DevelopmentAs the supervisory authority, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambodia</strong>, regularly conducts <strong>of</strong>f-siteand on-site examination on banking and financial institutions to protect depositors’money, maintain safety and soundness, and promote fair competition in the bankingsector. The supervisory approach is progressively moving from rule-based supervision torisk-based and forward-looking supervision. To enhance data and information flow, the<strong>National</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambodia</strong> has also revised and updated supervisory reporting systemfor both banking institutions and micr<strong>of</strong>inance institutions. This new reporting system is anonline based submission that would provide timely and accurate information on thecondition <strong>of</strong> the banking and financial institutions. It also helps to reduce burden andcost related to reporting submission by banking and financial institutions and alsoexemplify the development in <strong>Cambodia</strong>’s banking sector in response to rapidtechnological advancement and the fast changing environment <strong>of</strong> the industry.4.3 Financial Products and Services DevelopmentAs the banking sector’s growth continues to accelerate and increase in sophistication,new banking products and services also develop. Leasing and hire purchase productshave been increasingly prevalently used mainly for consumer goods financing. Bothbank centric and mobile banking centric models are operating <strong>Cambodia</strong>. Regardlessthe models are forms mobile banking business are strictly and subjected to theregulation and supervision <strong>of</strong> the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambodia</strong> to ensure the protection <strong>of</strong>customers.4.4 Infrastructure DevelopmentThe <strong>National</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cambodia</strong> has recognizes the importance <strong>of</strong> enhancing theexisting infrastructure in the banking sector in order to further facilitate the role <strong>of</strong>banking sector in promoting economic growth. As a result, the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Bank</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Cambodia</strong> has undertaken extensive work to upgrade its national payment system,creating regulatory platform for an interbank market and has supported the creation <strong>of</strong>a private-owned credit bureau expected to be launched early in 2012 to enhanceintermediary function and risk management function <strong>of</strong> regulated entities. This creditbureau is expected to facilitate credit flow in the economy by reducing informationasymmetry between banking institutions and their customers.Strengthening accounting practices within banking institutions is also recognized as animportant milestone for banking sector development and for the banking sectorintegration in the region. <strong>Cambodia</strong> banks are expected to implement the InternationalFinancial Reporting Standard (IFRS) by 2016. The roadmap toward full adoption <strong>of</strong> theIFRS for banking institutions is in the study process. The roadmap would provide areas forimprovement <strong>of</strong> current practices for both authority and market players. This will lead tochanges <strong>of</strong> accounting policy, information system, personals/skills set, and prudentialregulations. Enhancing cooperation among financial regulators within the country is alsorecognized as a crucial step to ensure sustainable development. As demonstrated by- 4 -

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