AKP Phnom Penh, June 22, 2026 --

The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Cambodia (CGCC) has supported 9,841 businesses through credit guarantees backing loan applications worth at US$575 million as of May 31, 2026, stated the corporation’s latest factsheet released on June 22.

The figures underscore CGCC’s expanding role in improving access to finance for Cambodian enterprises since it began guarantee operations in April 2021.

According to the report, the total value of guaranteed loans approved under CGCC programmes reached US$575.71 million, while the outstanding guaranteed loan portfolio stood at US$254.89 million at the end of May.

CGCC’s total outstanding guaranteed amount was recorded at US$172.49 million, with its non-performing guarantee (NPG) ratio standing at 9.57 percent.

Mr. Kaing Tongngy, Spokesperson for the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA), said five CMA member institutions are currently partnering with CGCC to facilitate the provision of credit guarantees to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Cambodia.

“SMEs and MSMEs in Cambodia seeking financial services or credit can apply for credit guarantees when they lack sufficient collateral,” he said.

“CGCC has played a significant role in promoting SMEs and MSMEs to receive financial services and credit to support business expansion,” he added.

CGCC, a state-owned enterprise operating under the financial and technical supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, was established to enhance access to finance for businesses and promote inclusive economic growth.

Over the past five years, the corporation has introduced seven individual guarantee schemes, signed 17 portfolio guarantee agreements, one bond guarantee agreement and three wholesale guarantee agreements.

Additionally, CGCC has implemented the Entrepreneurship Programme Initiative of CGCC (EPIC), a scheme designed to support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses by improving their access to financing.

By Sum Kosal