financial sector heats up with strategic ma moves

Financial sector heats up with strategic M&A moves

Financial sector deals are shifting from traditional dealmaking to mandatory transfers of weak banks and strategic exits from fintech arms, with experts urging insurers to play a central role in bank restructuring.
shifting customer habits define new banking battleground in the digital age

Shifting customer habits define new banking battleground in the digital age

Vietnam's banking sector is undergoing clear segmentation, marked by a widening gap between institutions and a declining industry-wide willingness to pay premium pricing, trends unfolding alongside a major behavioural shift among Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.
several small banks eyeing major exchange listings

Several small banks eyeing major exchange listings

Several small lenders are planning to move their stock to major exchanges to bolster stock liquidity and replenish their capital sources.
world financial innovation series redefines future of financial services

World Financial Innovation Series redefines future of financial services

World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) officially took place over two days—April 15 and 16—at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi.
banks join forces to support infrastructure and technology investments

Banks join forces to support infrastructure and technology investments

Commercial banks have hailed the government’s $20 billion credit package aimed at supporting infrastructure and digital technology.
lenders accelerate bond issuance to entice fresh capital

Lenders accelerate bond issuance to entice fresh capital

As credit growth is expected to outpace last year, banks are facing barriers to raising deposit rates to entice savings and are increasingly turning to alternative funding channels, particularly bonds.
thai banks roll out measurers to help earthquake victims

Thai banks roll out measurers to help earthquake victims

Financial measures are for both individuals and businesses affected by the earthquake to provide them with immediate relief and help them maintain their livelihoods and business operations.
banks post strong q1 profit growth

Banks post strong Q1 profit growth

Domestic banks have reported positive figures for the start of this year, despite dropping slightly from the previous quarter.
non performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Non-performing loans pose challenge to banking sector

Managing non-performing loans (NPLs) remains a major concern for banks in 2025.
banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Banks race to issue dividends in search for growth

Record-high stock dividends and capital expansion plans are underscoring bank growth goals for the coming year, reflecting financial health and a widening divide within the sector.
exchange rate surpasses vnd25800 as pressure builds

Exchange rate surpasses VND25,800 as pressure builds

Commercial banks have simultaneously raised the VND-USD exchange rate, which has now exceeded the VND25,800 per dollar threshold. Since the beginning of 2025, the exchange rate at major state-owned lender Vietcombank has increased by 1.07 per cent.
mb hdbank and vpbank to lift foreign ownership limit

MB, HDBank, and VPBank to lift foreign ownership limit

A new governmental decree covering the purchasing of shares in Vietnamese credit institutions by foreign investors has increased the ability of some commercial banks to seek more investment from overseas.
banks cut rates to boost business

Banks cut rates to boost business

According to the Monetary Policy Department under the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), 23 different commercial banks adjusted their interest rates between February 25 and March 18.
vietnams economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

Vietnam’s economy forced to navigate rough seas this year

Vietnam is widely expected to outperform its ASEAN peers in 2025. International organisations and global banks have predicted that GDP growth will fall within the 6.5-7 per cent range, boosted by continued growth of export manufacturing, including new investments in semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing.
more bank support to come in form of credit packages

More bank support to come in form of credit packages

Banks will place a strong focus on small traders and consumer lending this year, especially for social housing, to drive economic growth while supporting key sectors.
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