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Jan 27, 2020

Demand for AMK Micro Insurance Increased Remarkably

Demand for AMK Micro Insurance Increased Remarkably Phnom Penh: The purchase of micro-insurance policy among AMK loan clients have increased noticeably in the first four months of 2017 according to AMK monthly performance highlights. The high demand is owing to Cambodians recognizing and understanding the benefits of being insured. There is now a widespread awareness of ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK awarded Platinum by MIX

AMK awarded Platinum by MIX AMK, one of the leading MFIs in the Kingdom, has won the MIX Social Performance Reporting and Management award for the third year in row. In recognition of AMK’s commitment to transparent social performance monitoring and management, MIX, along with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

One of the women leaders who made outstanding contribution for Financial Inclusion

One of the women leaders who made outstanding contribution for Financial Inclusion Frances Sinha is a versatile entrepreneur who has worked extensively in the Social & Development Sector in several countries across the globe. She hails from United Kingdom and is a graduate from Oxford University and the London School of Economics, UK. Frances is ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK is a fast growing Microfinance Institution in Cambodia

AMK is a fast growing Microfinance Institution in Cambodia AMK reaches all districts in Cambodia and 98% of all communes. With operations in 12,353 villages, AMK now serves 88% of villages in the country. AMK is one of the Cambodia’s leading MFIs in terms of outreach, with a total of 429,36... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Recognized to be the Only MFI using the most Khmer Riels

AMK Recognized to be the Only MFI using the most Khmer Riels Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. is recognized by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) as the only MFI using the most Khmer Riels in its business operations. This recognition was announced during the 36th Khmer Riel Day organized by the National Bank of Cambodia ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Launched “Fast Payment” Service

AMK Launched “Fast Payment” Service Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Plc. has officially launched “Fast Payment” service on July 15, 2016. AMK under the initiative of National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) in cooperation with 12 commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs) established “Fast Payment” service, aiming to provide an alternative channel that is faster, safe, and reliable ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK CUP 2016

AMK CUP 2016 Phnom Penh: The AMK CUP 2016 has officially kicked off on July 30, 2016. A total of 31 football teams are participating in the tournament, from all AMK branches across the country. The event has been organized to boost friendship, health and closer relationship within the AMK family. AMK Microfinance Plc. is not ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK’S CUSTOMERS HAVE REACHED OVER 500K

AMK’S CUSTOMERS HAVE REACHED OVER 500K Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. is delighted to announce that the total number of clients have reached over 500,000 as of June 2016. AMK was officially granted license from National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) in 2004. Since then, it has radically developed its operation areas, financial services and especially ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

Outcome of the Meeting of NBC, ABC and CMA

Outcome of the Meeting of NBC, ABC and CMA Phnom Penh: To contribute to supporting Cambodia government policy on agricultural sector development as well as to participate in taking measures responding to the current declining price of agricultural products, particularly paddy and rice, the National Bank of Cambodia, on 16 September 2016, has convinced  for ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

Joint Statement Between ABC and CMA

Joint Statement Between ABC and CMA Phnom Penh: On September 16, 2016 a meeting was held between National Bank of Cambodia’s (NBC) senior management, and the executive committees of both the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) and the Cambodia Microfinance Association (CMA). The meeting addressed recent concerns over developments in the rice industry in Cambodia. ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Ranks No.1 on Number of Borrowers

AMK Ranks No.1 on Number of Borrowers Phnom Penh: AMK microfinance institution Plc. continues standing No.1 in term of borrower account numbers as of August 31, 2016. The numbers have been increased to over 350,000, according to Industry Performance Monitoring Report of Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) released in August 2016. The increase is due to AMK ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Launches WASH loan

AMK Launches WASH loan Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. is delighted to announce that we are launching the pilot phase of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) loan in two provinces namely Siem Reap and Preah Vihear, effective October 2016. Customers there can now enjoy using the loan for building new toilets, clean water connection pipe ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Certified for Fully Implementing Client Protection Principles by SMART CAMPAIGN

AMK Certified for Fully Implementing Client Protection Principles by SMART CAMPAIGN Phnom Penh: AMK microfinance institution Plc. has been recognized as microfinance institution which fully implements Client Protection Principles promoted by SMART CAMPAIGN, the world-class institution to unite all microfinances around the world to perform a common goal of client protection principles. The recognition is technically ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Organizes Annual Staff Party

AMK Organizes Annual Staff Party Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. organized an annual staff party on December 24, 2016 at Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh Cambodia attended by AMK staff from all 25 cities and provinces. AMK achievements in 2016 and plans for 2017 was presented. Thanks are given to all staff who have been working ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Donated 21 Million Riel to Kuntha Bopha Hospital

AMK Donated 21 Million Riel to Kuntha Bopha Hospital Phnom Penh: AMK microfinance institution Plc. donated 21 Million Riel to Kuntha Bopha Hospital on December 27, 2016. Donation was led by Mr. Chhun Kosal, brand communication manager of AMK microfinance institution Plc. This donation is to help Cambodian children to have good health as AMK wants ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Promotes the quality of Education in Cambodia

AMK Promotes the quality of Education in Cambodia Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. was the main sponsor of the workshop on “Why Educaton Matters” held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia and hosted by Westline Education Group (WEG). Education in Cambodia performs rapid growth in the last few years. ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

Spend only 200 Riels to get benefit up to 10,000 US$

Spend only 200 Riels to get benefit up to 10,000 US$ Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. in cooperation with Forte Micro-Insurance launched a new product called “Personal Accident.” According to Micro-Insurance expert, personal accident will protect Cambodian family especially their financial stability despite their families have any accidents. Personal accident product provides a lot of ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

Enjoy Double Benefits from AMK Motorcycle Loan

Enjoy Double Benefits from AMK Motorcycle Loan Phnom Penh: Customers will get double benefits from AMK motor loan starting September 01, 2017 until November 30, 2017. The benefits consist of loan amount up to 100% of motorcycle price and a free helmet to go with it, until stock runs out. The AMK motorcycle loan has been ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

The Sales of AMK Micro-Insurance Policy Exceeded Expectations in 2017

The Sales of AMK Micro-Insurance Policy Exceeded Expectations in 2017 Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. congratulated its staff and management for surpassing the sales of its micro-insurance policies in 2017.    The celebration was held at a management workshop on December 24, 2017 at Sokha Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap. The management workshop was organized with ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Continues to Support Children’s Health

AMK Continues to Support Children’s Health Phnom Penh: On December 29, 2017, representatives of AMK Microfinance Institution Plc, led by Mr. Nang Kinal, Head of Marketing and Communication Department , has brought USD18 million in donations to Kuntha Bopha Hospital-Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh. The funds are the donations of AMK management and AMK staff from all levels. ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK is Your Employer of Choice

AMK is Your Employer of Choice Phnom Penh: AMK’s staff has steadily grown year after year. The increase is proof that AMK is an institution that strongly develops and values its staff. All AMK’s staff have been focused and they enjoyed their work because the institution has totally provided a really good working environment, has given ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK LAUNCHES NEW SWITCH IN RESPONSE TO THE RISE OF ITS CUSTOMERS

AMK LAUNCHES NEW SWITCH IN RESPONSE TO THE RISE OF ITS CUSTOMERS Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. has launched a new SWITCH (Smart Vista) across the country. It will be operational on 26th March 2018. The change to the new SWITCH will provide better services – fast, reliable, and high security, doing away with manual writing ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

FTB and AMK Signed MOU to Provide International Remittance Service

FTB and AMK Signed MOU to Provide International Remittance Service Phnom Penh: On April 26, 2018, Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia (FTB) and AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. signed the MOU to provide international remittance service to all AMK customers under the permission of the National Bank of Cambodia. AMK customers and their friends, relatives and business ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Micro-Insurance Clients Increased to More Than 80%

AMK Micro-Insurance Clients Increased to More Than 80% Phnom Penh: According to AMK first quarterly financial report of 2018, there are now more than 280,000 AMK loan clients, equaling more than 80% of AMK total borrowers, using Micro-insurance for Health and Accident. AMK has cooperated with Forte Insurance for providing Micro-insurance to AMK loan clients since ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

NEW SHAREHOLDER HELPS AMK GROW FURTHER

NEW SHAREHOLDER HELPS AMK GROW FURTHER Phnom Penh, August 30, 2018―AMK’s new shareholder will bring both investment capital and financial expertise to help AMK grow further. The new shareholder is the Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank, Ltd. (SCSB), originally from Shanghai, China. SCSB is currently has its headquarters in Taipei and subsidiaries in Hong Kong ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK PROMOTES WOMEN

AMK PROMOTES WOMEN Phnom Penh: AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. financial report first semester of 2018 shows that most of its borrowers are women which is more than 80% of total loan clients. Most of AMK’s clients are poor and living in rural areas. This figure clearly states that AMK has been actively involving in promoting the ... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK Financial Rating 2018

AMK Financial Rating 2018 AMK is amongst the top five MDIs in the country in terms of gross loan portfolio and second largest in terms of the borrower and depositor base as on 31 December 2017. To learn more about AMK Financial Rating 2018, please visit the following link for furth... Read more

Jan 27, 2020

AMK RECOGNIZED FOR PRO-POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE LEADER MILESTONE AWARD

AMK RECOGNIZED FOR PRO-POOR PERFORMANCE WITH THE LEADER MILESTONE AWARD Phnom Penh ­– AMK Microfinance Institution Plc. is recently awarded the Leader Milestone Certificate by Truelift and is the first microfinance institution in Cambodia to achieve this. With this AMK joins six other Financial Institutions globally as Truelift leaders in microfinance. The Truelift Certification signifies AMK’s ... Read more