Phnom Penh, Cambodia, May 25, 2026, SBI Holdings, Inc. has completed its acquisition of SBI LY HOUR Bank PLC. As a result, the Bank will now operate under the new name: SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC.

 

Originally established as a microfinance institution, SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC. evolved through a strategic partnership between Lok Neak Oknha Ly Hour and SBI Holdings, Inc. to become SBI LY HOUR Bank PLC. In a landmark transition in October 2025, the Bank became a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc., a giant global financial conglomerate.

The integration of SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC. into the SBI Group’s global network is a strategic milestone designed to leverage international resources. This commitment is vividly anchored in the Bank’s new corporate identity; the adoption of the SBI Holdings parent logo signals a long-term vision for sustainable development. This "global strength, local impact" model ensures that Cambodian operations are backed by the strong institutional support of SBI Holdings, Japan. As of December 31, 2025, SBI Holdings, Inc. manages a robust portfolio with total assets exceeding $223.8 billion (based on an exchange rate of $1 = 151 JPY). With a global footprint spanning 20 countries and 635 subsidiaries, the Group is a recognized pioneer in utilizing FinTech and Blockchain to modernize the banking landscape.

Currently, SBI Bank (Cambodia) PLC. has demonstrated remarkable growth, now surpassing $1.12 billion in total assets with a comprehensive nationwide network of 51 branches. The Bank's strategy effectively combines physical infrastructure with advanced digital banking services to deliver quality banking services to underserved economically active business and consumer clients.

In addition to the rebranding, the Group has extended a US$100 million credit facility, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Cambodia’s financial sector. This support enhances the Bank’s capacity for sustainable growth and strengthens its ability to deliver innovative, secure, and trusted banking services to households, businesses, and the broader economy.

About SBI Holdings, Inc.

Founded in 1999 as a pioneer in internet-based financial services, SBI Holdings, Inc. has evolved into one of the world's most influential financial conglomerates operating in more than 20 countries with 635 subsidiaries worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the Group operates an expansive ecosystem spanning five core business segments: Financial Services (including Japan's largest online brokerage and digital banking platforms), Asset Management, PE Investment, Crypto-asset Business, and Next-generation Business (Biotechnology and Web3). https://www.sbigroup.co.jp/english/company/group/ sbilhbank.html.

SBI Holdings, Inc. is a global frontrunner in the practical applications of Blockchain and FinTech. In Q2 2026, the Group will announce the launch of one of Japan’s first fully regulated, yen-pegged stablecoins to facilitate large-scale corporate and cross-border settlements.