ABA Bank recently hosted the Team Canada Trade Mission for an official visit as part of the delegation’s regional tour in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The visit aimed to provide the Canadian delegation with a detailed understanding of ABA Bank’s role and achievements in Cambodia’s financial sector.
Led by Sara Wilshaw, Canada’s Chief Trade Commissioner and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister for International Trade, the delegation met with Askhat Azhikhanov, President and CEO of ABA Bank, along with senior representatives from ABA and the National Bank of Canada. The meeting took place at ABA Bank’s Head Office.
During the meeting, ABA Bank’s leadership shared a comprehensive overview of the bank’s strategic growth and innovative initiatives. They traced the bank’s journey to becoming Cambodia’s largest commercial bank. The bank highlighted its efforts to strengthen the country’s financial infrastructure.
ABA Bank has expanded Cambodia’s financial landscape through a variety of products and services. It also promotes financial inclusion with its popular ABA Mobile app. Furthermore, the bank has invested in advanced IT and cybersecurity solutions to build trust and confidence in the financial sector.
Askhat Azhikhanov expressed his appreciation for the visit and mentioned that the meeting confirms a shared interest in understanding the foundations that support Cambodia’s business environment. As a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada, ABA Bank brings a strong institutional framework adapted to Cambodia’s dynamic market. The bank welcomes Canadian businesses looking to invest in the Kingdom and stands ready to provide them with excellent service and advanced banking solutions.
A key goal of the trade mission was to identify trustworthy local partners like ABA Bank. Such partners are essential for facilitating future Canadian investments in Cambodia. Establishing strong partnerships will help both countries build long-term economic ties.
Sara Wilshaw noted that understanding Cambodia’s financial sector operations is vital for Canadian businesses to enter the market with confidence. ABA Bank’s growth is a clear example of how financial institutions can support economic resilience and sustainable development.
ABA Bank takes pride in participating in this important exchange. The bank continues to align with Cambodia’s government strategy to promote economic integration and growth driven by innovation.
ABA Bank is Cambodia’s largest commercial bank in terms of assets, deposits, loans, and profitability, according to the National Bank of Cambodia’s Annual Supervision Reports from 2021 to 2023.
The bank operates 101 branches and 46 self-service banking locations. It also manages over 1,800 self-service banking machines. With advanced online and mobile banking platforms, ABA Bank serves about 5 million customers. Its customers include corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, micro-businesses, and individuals.
ABA Bank is a subsidiary of the National Bank of Canada, one of Canada’s largest banks, with roughly $334 billion in assets as of January 31, 2025. The National Bank of Canada also maintains an extensive global network of correspondent banks.
