Ms Saysamone Chanthachack and Mr Lin Li display the signed agreement in Vientiane on Thursday.

BCEL partners with Lao-China Securities to drive capital expansion

Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has appointed Lao-China Securities Public Company (LCS) as its financial advisor to support major capital increase, reinforcing the bank’s position as one of Laos’ leading financial institutions.
The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held on July 3 at BCEL’s headquarters in Vientiane. BCEL Managing Director Ms Saysamone Chanthachack and LCS Managing Director Mr Lin Li signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from the Bank of the Lao PDR, the Lao Securities Exchange, the Securities Commission Office, and other relevant departments.

Mr Lin Li.	Ms Saysamone Chanthachack.

This strategic collaboration builds on a long-standing partnership between BCEL and LCS, dating back to 2013, which has included successful advisory support for BCEL’s capital raising in 2017 and 2019.
Ms Saysamone highlighted BCEL’s strong financial performance in recent years, with profits rising steadily from 28 billion kip in 2021 to 511 billion kip in 2024. The bank has already recorded over 400 billion kip in unaudited net profits in the first half of 2025.
However, she underscored the need to strengthen key financial indicators such as the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), currently at 5.58 percent, which is below the 8 percent standard required by the Bank of the Lao PDR.
The planned capital increase of 833 billion kip, expected to be completed this year, will enhance BCEL’s capacity to expand operations and align with international financial standards.
As the appointed financial advisor, Mr Lin Li said LCS will provide comprehensive support, including planning and coordinating Rights Offerings (RO) and Public Offerings (PO), liaising with regulators, and working with underwriters to ensure a smooth share issuance process.
He praised BCEL’s leadership in digital banking and its commitment to innovation through platforms such as BCEL One, adding that the upcoming share issuance, valued at over 800 billion kip, will strengthen BCEL’s operational resilience and contribute significantly to the development of Laos’ capital market and economy.
The collaboration underscores BCEL’s commitment to building long-term financial stability and fostering investor confidence in Laos.

By Advertorial Desk
 (Latest Update July 7, 2025)