Cambodian central bank rejects plea to extend loan forbearance measures

FinanceFinancial institutions had wanted relaxed rules to last until end of the yearThe National Bank of Cambodia has rejected a request by lenders to extend generous forbearance measures until the end of 2026. © Getty ImagesANANTH BALIGASeptember 1, 2026 11:03 JSTPHNOM PENH -- Cambodia's central bank has rejected a request from financial institutions to prolong special loan forbearance measures until the end of 2026, saying an extension could mask credit weakness and hurt growth.Read NextLatest on Finance