June 30, 2022 | 16:40
Collectius acquired its first portfolios in Vietnam, securing more than $800 million of NPLs from a local commercial bank.
June 23, 2022 | 11:51
Digital transformation should be considered an ongoing process for banks, in which competition and cooperation with other partners are top priorities.
June 20, 2022 | 08:00
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points, the most aggressive increase since 1994, to combat rising inflation – but in Vietnam, a return to normal monetary policy is perhaps on the horizon for the State Bank of Vietnam.
June 08, 2022 | 09:00
The merger and acquisition outlook of Vietnamese banks, particularly acquiring faltering credit institutions to reorganise them, is picking up pace.
June 04, 2022 | 15:48
While the State Bank of Vietnam’s forthcoming tight restriction on offshore loans which are not guaranteed by the government underscores local authorities’ commitment to maintain safe external debt and minimise risks, it could also leave cash-squeezed businesses high and dry.
May 26, 2022 | 12:08
A number of US-headquartered investment funds and financial institutions are displaying a growing appetite for Vietnam’s market, but regulatory bottlenecks must be expeditiously addressed to realise their ambition.
May 19, 2022 | 16:59
The latest increase in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve is foreshadowing more rises this year and a long-term strategy to control inflationary pressure – and so institutional demand for gold is also expected to increase.
May 12, 2022 | 09:05
Listing on US stock exchanges used to be a far-fetched dream for Vietnam’s corporations, but that dream inches closer. Marc H. Iyeki, senior advisor of Biotech & Innovation at Deltec Investment Advisers and former head of Asia-Pacific Listings at the New York Stock Exchange, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong how Asian businesses could bring a new lease of life to the prestigious US exchanges.
May 05, 2022 | 16:05
Securities companies are vying to seek access to public capital, either via an initial public offering or merger and acquisition agreement with international financiers.
May 04, 2022 | 13:41
With Tiki as its first strategic partner in Vietnam, Shinhan Financial Group from South Korea is looking to develop its digital capabilities.