How Not to Be Gaslit by Your Banker
When Cambodian banks lie about legal requirements, don’t argue—escalate. Ray Tan exposes the truth behind banking gaslighting and how to fight back using NBC law and smart escalation.
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Apr
Inside ACLEDA: Cambodia’s Most Established Bank—Powerful, Practical, and Problematic
ACLEDA is Cambodia’s most entrenched bank. Foreigners can open wallets remotely, access USD/KHR, and upgrade to full accounts fast. Its dominance continues, but growth has slowed as rivals like Wing and ABA push harder on innovation.
4 min read
15
Apr
Why ABA Sets the Standard for Banking in Cambodia—But Doesn’t Get a Free Pass
ABA is the most operationally competent bank in Cambodia. Fast onboarding, digital dominance, and QR ubiquity set it apart—but interbank friction and overstated cross-border promises mean it still deserves scrutiny.
4 min read
10
Apr
Broken at the Border: Why the Bakong Tourists App Fails Foreigners.
Cambodia’s Bakong QR system works well—unless you’re a tourist. The Bakong Tourists app is plagued by broken Visa integration, high fees, and forced currency conversion. Here’s why it fails foreigners and which alternatives actually work.
2 min read
07
Apr
Cambodia Public Bank Is Not Cambodian
What happens when a nation’s banking system is foreign-owned but locally branded? Cambodia’s financial sovereignty may be more illusion than reality.
2 min read
21
Feb
Banking Without Blind Spots: Mastering the Art of Due Diligence
Guest author Ray Tan reveals how hidden incentives, language barriers, and cultural nuances can undermine trust—and shares key questions to ask for reliable, unbiased recommendations in Southeast Asia.
3 min read