Landmark law to tackle money laundering

Landmark law to tackle money laundering

Vietnam has been cited for a number of years as being a destination for international money launderers. Now, a landmark local law is expected to have a noteworthy impact on cleaning up the dirty money problem. Tony Nguyen and Nguyen Nu Thuy Linh, attorneys at EPLegal take a closer look at the law’s potential benefits and shortcomings.
Foreign borrowing sees new controls

Foreign borrowing sees new controls 1

The State Bank of Vietnam has spelled out the procedures local lenders are to follow if they wish to borrow funds from foreign financial institutions.
G20 agrees tougher financial regulations

G20 agrees tougher financial regulations

G20 leaders Friday endorsed tighter financial regulations, including tougher bank capital and liquidity standards, to guard against the "irresponsible risk-taking" which triggered the economic crisis.
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