hsc named among top 3 public listed companies in vietnam in 2018

HSC named among top 3 public listed companies in Vietnam in 2018

The Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation has just been honoured as one of the top three public listed companies in Vietnam, and also the only securities company in Vietnam to win this award.
fol ambiguities in new securities law

FOL ambiguities in new Securities Law

Vietnam’s revised Securities Law promises to ease restrictions on foreign ownership, although details of the draft bill remain challenged by market participants.
market short term outlook remains negative

Market short-term outlook remains negative

Banks and petroleum companies helped cushion the market on Friday, but the near-term outlook for the Vietnamese stock market remained pessimistic, according to analysts and securities firms.
overseas financiers outline obstacles

Overseas financiers outline obstacles

With the voice of foreign ­investors gaining more weight in the crafting of Vietnam’s ­Securities Law, efforts to ­facilitate further growth of its capital market are taking place with a review of the ­implementation of non-voting depository receipts.
ssc rethinks acceptance of non voting depository receipts

SSC rethinks acceptance of non-voting depository receipts

Vietnam’s securities watchdog, which disallowed companies from issuing non-voting depository receipts (NVDR) in 2015, is reconsidering the move.
ssc fines haxaco and phuong nam for weak reporting

SSC fines Haxaco and Phuong Nam for weak reporting

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has just issued a decision to impose administrative fines of VND60 million ($2,654) and VND240 million ($10,619) on Hang Xanh Car Service JSC (Haxaco)—a local dealer of Mercedes—and Phuong Nam Cultural JSC, respectively, for incorrect reporting.
how whistleblowing and uk corporate governance can raise vietnam

How whistleblowing and UK corporate governance can raise Vietnam

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) recently held a workshop titled “How Whistleblowing and UK Corporate Governance Code Helps Vietnamese Companies” in Ho Chi Minh City (October 4) and Hanoi (October 5) in collaboration with the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) and the British Embassy, with the support of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, as well as the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
tesla ends down almost 14pc amid us fraud charges against musk

Tesla ends down almost 14pc amid US fraud charges against Musk

Tesla shares plummeted almost 14 percent on Friday (Sep 28) on worries about the electric car maker's future after US securities regulators charged Chief Executive Elon Musk with fraud.
ssc aims to increase quality of securities firms

SSC aims to increase quality of securities firms

The State Securities Commission (SSC) will enhance the quality of securities firms by shutting down and revoking licences of financially-weak companies to ensure the sector is healthy.
fortinet offers much needed comprehensive cyber security solutions

Fortinet offers much-needed comprehensive cyber security solutions

The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings new operational risks for connected smart manufacturers and digital supply networks. Malicious cyber activity targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure is particularly worrisome as the interruption of essential services can have devastating effects on the economy and the well-being and safety of the citizens. On the occasion of his working visit to Vietnam, Phil Quade, chief information security officer of Fortinet, Inc. told Kim Oanh about cyberattacks, cybersecurity and how Fortinet’s solutions can help prevent them.
securities market sees capital hikes

Securities market sees capital hikes

Foreign investors are strongly pouring capital into foreign securities firms to cash in on the Vietnamese market’s growth potential, while local counterparts remain cautious in growing their charter capital.
vn stocks rally on global developments

VN stocks rally on global developments

Vietnamese shares extended their rallies on Tuesday on improved investor confidence regarding positive developments of global stock markets and comments by government officials on the country’s macro-economy and securities market.
tesla shares fall on reports of sec subpoena

Tesla shares fall on reports of SEC subpoena

Shares of Tesla fell on Wednesday (Aug 15) following reports US securities regulators have subpoenaed the electric car manufacturer's Chief Executive Elon Musk over his statements about taking the company private.
vinalines ipo hits a tougher road after sk failure

Vinalines’ IPO hits a tougher road after SK failure

The failure of SK Securities, a new arm of South Korea’s J&W Partners Ltd., to become a strategic partner of Vietnam’s state-run shipping group Vinalines, has signalled a tougher road ahead for the latter’s plan to divest its 34.8 per cent state stake at the upcoming initial public offering in Hanoi.
ma fertile land for consultancy services

M&A: Fertile land for consultancy services

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have been vibrant across the board, particularly in retail, consumer goods production, real estate, finance, and agriculture, providing enormous opportunities to consultancy organisations and securities firms.