ABA Bank Secures Dual Honours at Prestigious Asian Banking Awards

ABA Bank has proudly announced its achievement of two prestigious accolades at the Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2026 in Singapore: Domestic Retail Bank of the Year and Corporate & Investment Bank of the Year. These recognitions reaffirm ABA’s long-standing leadership in Cambodia’s banking sector and reflect its commitment to innovation, service excellence, and comprehensive financial solutions for both individuals and businesses. Retail Excellence ABA’s recognition as Domestic Retail Bank of the Year for the sixth consecutive year reaffirms the Bank’s long-standing leadership in Cambodia’s retail banking sector and its continued ability to deliver a modern, customer-focused banking experience. This success is built on a strong retail ecosystem that combines a nationwide branch network, self-banking infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and an advanced digital banking platform. At the heart of this ecosystem is ABA Mobile, Cambodia’s leading banking application, continuously enhanced with innovations such as the AI-powered assistant Navi, Analytics for personal financial management, and other customer-focused features that evolve alongside customers’ changing needs. Corporate Leadership ABA received its first Corporate & Investment Bank of the Year award from ABF in recognition of its expanding corporate banking franchise and its ability to deliver sophisticated financial solutions to businesses of all sizes. Today, ABA provides corporate lending, trade finance, cash management, escrow services, and digital banking through its ABA Business platform, helping companies improve efficiency, manage risk, and support long-term growth. Beyond traditional banking, ABA continues to support Cambodia’s long-term development through strategic investments and financing. During the year, the Bank became the largest investor in Cambodia’s pioneering green bond and its first agriculture bond, while also supporting major infrastructure and renewable energy projects through project financing. These initiatives demonstrate ABA’s commitment to sustainable finance and its role in supporting economic progress and long-term national development. Askhat Azhikhanov, Chief Executive Officer of ABA Bank, commented: “These two awards recognize our ability to deliver outstanding banking experiences for millions of retail customers while providing businesses of every size with financial solutions that support investment, growth, and Cambodia’s long-term economic development. “We sincerely thank our customers for their continued trust and our employees for their dedication. These recognitions inspire us to continue investing in our people, technology, and ecosystem so we can deliver even greater value while contributing to Cambodia’s sustainable economic development.” Looking Ahead Building on its leadership in retail banking and the continued expansion of its corporate banking capabilities, ABA remains committed to delivering innovative financial solutions that meet customers’ evolving needs. By continuing to invest in technology and strengthen capabilities across both retail and corporate banking, ABA will remain a trusted financial partner that empowers customers, supports businesses, and contributes to Cambodia’s long-term prosperity.