4th Alumni Lecture Series: Fund Trust & Compliance

4th Alumni Lecture Series: Fund Trust & Compliance

On 23 August 2025, the 4th Alumni Lecture Series gathered alumni and finance professionals to explore the latest trends in fund trusts and regulatory compliance. Participants visited BAMC, Cambodia’s first public fund management company, where CEO Lü Wenzhen, an Executive Leadership Program alumnus, shared practical insights into fund operations, product design, and compliance, highlighting the launch of Cambodia’s first public fund as a milestone in the country’s financial market development.

BAMC’s public fund achieved a 31% return in 13 months and became Cambodia’s first fund listed on the Bloomberg Terminal, marking a major milestone for the country’s financial market.

Key Highlights:

• For Investors:

   Entry from 

  US$200

  , making investing more accessible.

• For the Market:

   Promotes capital market growth and better fund allocation.

• For Cambodia:

   Enhances global visibility and attracts international investors.

Featured Sharing: Insights & Practical Experience

1. Lü Wenzhen Topic: The Significance of Cambodia’s First Public Fund

He explained the strategic value of Cambodia’s first public fund from three perspectives:

• Investors:

   Expanding access to investment opportunities.

• Financial System:

   Strengthening the capital market.

• National Economy:

   Advancing financial development and global integration.

2. Hans (CEO of Dibao Trust)

Topic: The Core Role of Trusts in the Financial System

Hans shared practical insights into how trusts support fund custody, real estate holdings, and equity management, while highlighting their value in cross-border investment and risk protection.

3. Zhang Dazhi (CEO, South Asia Business Research Institute)

Topic: New Trends in Corporate Compliance in Cambodia

Drawing on his business experience, Zhang Dazhi shared the key compliance challenges facing enterprises in Cambodia:

• Environmental:

   Environmental approvals are essential for business operations.

• Tax:

   Stronger tax enforcement requires accurate financial reporting.

• Labour:

   Foreign employee quotas must comply with legal regulations.

He emphasized that compliance is not a cost, but a long-term investment for sustainable business growth.

Asia Euro Postgraduate School will continue to host the Alumni Lecture Series and other industry events, strengthening collaboration between academia, business, and Cambodia–China partners. Through more company visits, expert lectures, and high-level forums, the School aims to help entrepreneurs seize ASEAN market opportunities and achieve sustainable growth.

The Executive Leadership Program Alumni Lecture Series – Brand Enterprise Sharing Session brought together industry experts and alumni to exchange practical insights on funds, trusts, and corporate compliance, providing participants with valuable knowledge and forward-looking business perspectives.

This event further strengthened alumni connections and collaboration. Moving forward, the Asia Euro Postgraduate School will continue organizing alumni lectures and industry exchange activities, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn, share experiences, and grow together in the evolving financial and business landscape.